What is flavor, vigor, hardiness, and dependability? An heirloom plant is usually an open-pollinated variety, primarily from European descent, and passed down for at least three generations. Heirloom seeds are the repository of unusual genes that can help to preserve genetic diversity.
LaVida Local! Local farmers markets—now 4,700+ strong—make up one of the fastest growing segments of the food market (USDA). And that’s not counting an additional 1,500 community-supported farms. So why is local so hot? Getting to know your food is, quite simply, one of the best things you can do for your body. With food, distance doesn’t make the heart grow fonder When you buy local, you know more about where your food lives, what it eats, what kind of soil nourishes its roots. You can also know if the food you eat reflects your values.
