Kevin Christenson, Fairhaven Organic Flour Mill

Kevin Christenson, Fairhaven Organic Flour Mill, talks about his part in the local food economy. He works with farmers, bakers, and chefs to create a network based on trust and personal relationships.

Disappearing Nutrients

OK folks, I’ll admit it; I certainly thought the shiny red tomatoes and strawberries in the plastic clam shell boxes seemed to taste less and less like those I remember as a kid. I thought it was just the idealistic glow around childhood memories. But no; it turns out that our conventional fruits and vegetables really are losing some of their nutritive value.

Ingredients: The Local Food Movement Takes Root

Ingredients is a beautifully-photographed, positive look at the good food system. It raises a lot of points about sustainable food and sustainable production that demonstrate the importance of the local food movement. If you are looking to “buy local,” the film will definitely help you think about local possibilities.

Harvesting Your Bountiful Garden

Everywhere you look there great leafy greens and plump fruit. It’s halfway through the growing season with no end to the harvest in sight. Just the thought of another salad or summer squash is enough to make you want to call for a pizza. Now what do you do?

Amaltheia Dairy – Closing the Circle by Putting Waste to Good Use

Sue Brown, cheese maker, goat herder, and owner with her husband Mel of Amaltheia Dairy in Belgrade MT, describes how her farm and dairy are “closing the circle” by finding ways to profit from waste products like whey and manure. Sue answers the “unspoken” question: What to do with those male baby goats since they aren’t likely to earn their keep?

Brandy Jensen, Golden Glen Creamery

Brandy Jensen, Golden Glen Creamery, talks about how she became one of the “Jensen Ladies” and started making cheese, butter, and cultured products like creme fraiche.