For many of us Labor Day means a day off from work, for some it’s considered the unofficial end of summer, and in an era past it was also the day you packed up all of your white clothes. This Labor Day let's take a moment to reflect on its origins, the labor movement in the United States and the folks of the Pullman Strike for which the holiday was established.
Topics: Holiday, Food System, Organizing, Farms, Labor Day
Welcome to the Purchaser’s Corner! Here you’ll find periodic updates from our Purchasing Team on what’s new and exciting from our farm partners, as well insight into the world of our farmers.
Topics: know your farmer, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, know your farm, organic produce, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, winter, Farms, Purchaser's Corner
Ben James and Andy Loughney first met while playing music together at an improvisational jam session in Brattleboro, Vermont. This chance encounter, fueled by sounds and exploration, has been recognized as the genesis of Bravo Botanicals, their company that is dedicated to bringing premium and affordable Certified Organic Cannabidiol (CBD) products to the marketplace.
Topics: Newsletter, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Community, organic produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, sustainability, Farms, Bravo Botanicals, CBD oil, Cannabidiol, hemp, CO2 extraction, CBD, vermont, cannabis plant
We know you value organic produce for the benefits it has both on your health and the environment. But as a busy Bostononian, you might not have time to visit the source -- the farms. At Boston Organics, we also value transparency in the supply chain and make sure that the food you eat comes from truly sustainable operations.
Every season we like to visit growers that are a part of our network. Not only does this help maintain our strong working relationships, but it also gives us an opportunity to ask questions and see how they continue to make positive changes on their farms.
Earlier this summer, we sent a few members of the Boston Organics Crew to western Massachusetts for a few of these visits. Here’s how our day went.
Topics: Organic Compost, know your farmer, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, mi tierra, Organic Farmers, Winter moon farm, Fresh From the Farm, know your farm, Atlas Farm, summer produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, Farms, Grower & Producer
Our customers do not need to choose the Dogma box to support local farmers. Though there is no legal definition for the term "local", at Boston Organics we take a more regional approach by sourcing much of our local produce from the northeast region (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine).
Let's take a peak into our Standard and Specialty boxes this week to find out which have the most local produce!
Topics: Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, organic carrots, organic leeks, organic tomatoes, Organic Eggplants, boston organics, Atlas Farm, organic garlic scapes, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, organic corn, organic peppers, Farms, Grower & Producer, The Ktichen Garden, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box, Lakeside Organics of Hadley, Witchcat Farm
In early March, Jeff, Jill, and Caroline went to the SBN's 8th Annual Local Food Trade Show event held at Northeastern University. The Local Food Trade Show is designed to facilitate connections and stimulate business relationships between producers and wholesale buyers of local food, with a focus on specialty crop food products in Massachusetts.
Topics: know your farmer, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, know your farm, organic produce, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, winter, Farms
Check out these local Boston Food events! The Boston Organics team has compiled a list of local events hosted by organizations we support for you to connect with like-minded individuals.
Boston Organics believes it is in everyone’s best interest to build a strong regional network of growers, distributors and retailers, and we think it's great that more and more people are getting on board with the local movement.
Building a healthy food system isn't a one-(wo)man job and requires constant communication between organizations. We put together this list of local events so you can collaborate, connect, and contribute to the local food system too! Check out these Spring events!
Topics: Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Community Events, boston organics, Community, The Boston Organics Crew, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog, Food System, sustainability, Farms, FDA
written by Jill Banach, Produce Purchasing
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, boston organics, Community, The Boston Organics Crew, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog, Food System, sustainability, Farms, FDA, Purchaser's Corner
Welcome to the Purchaser’s Corner! Here you’ll find periodic updates from our Purchasing Team on what’s new and exciting from our farm partners, as well insight into the world of our farmers.
Topics: know your farmer, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, know your farm, organic produce, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, winter, Farms, Purchaser's Corner
