Food Independence Day

Readers' 4th of July Local Food (SLIDESHOW, VOTE)

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 08.07.2009 | Green


Our readers sent in pictures of many delicious local foods they ate this past weekend -- bought at farmers markets, grown in their backyards, and even...

Red, White and Greener: This Fourth, Declare Your Food Independence

Leslie Hatfield | Posted 08.02.2009 | Green


Leslie Hatfield

Local food is not only a tasty alternative to its over-processed, over-traveled industrially-produced counterparts, but it's also patriotic to support local farmers.

6 Reasons to Eat Local Food This 4th of July

Katherine Goldstein | Posted 08.02.2009 | Green


Katherine Goldstein

The farmers markets around the country are bursting with all kinds of delicious fruits and vegetables -- here are six reasons to show your red, white and blue by buying local foods this holiday weekend.