The ship has sailed: the inside story of TDA and LFPA Plus.
An exclusive Food as a Verb report
In February 2024, the CEO of a Tennessee food bank emailed a high-ranking Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) employee from her iPhone. The subject line? LFPA Plus.
Without them, we don't eat: a few thoughts on labor.
These are loud days. Two farmers offer perspective.
Roy and his daughter Rebecca run their 1100-acre Jones Farm in north Alabama. Their main crop? Fruit, with some vegetables, grown on 15 acres. During prime season, they need a dozen workers, sometimes more.
Jersey cow, Bear Creek Farm, Williamson County, Tenn.
October 27, 2024
Know Your Burger: a true farm-to-table story
Meet your local butcher, farmer, processor and cow in this special Food as a Verb presentation.
Our story spotlights a wholesome, intentional relationship between farmers, processors, butchers, animals and restaurant owners. In life and death, these relationships are built on respect. They benefit all involved.
Alco Cox, Robin Fazio, wheat threshing, contributed photo (Robin Fazio)
October 13, 2024
"Ain't No Power in Paint"
Memories and wisdom from a long-ago wheat threshing.
Today's feature is written by Dr. Robin Fazio, long-time farmer, educator and founder of Baylor School's gardening program and Mechanics' Club.This is a story of authenticity and confidence, not shiny bluster.
The Ground Beneath Us: Boyd Buchanan Teaches Agriculture for the 21st century
"It's my favorite part of school."
It is a mid-morning Monday on the 65-acre Boyd Buchanan campus and a dozen students in Melissa Owens's Agriscience class are planting yellow onion sets, moving zinnia transplants to the greenhouse, checking on - really, cuddling - the lop-eared bunny, tilling new beds, making plans for a fall flower sale.