My first day of work at Nourse Farm I went on a farm tour with Catherine. I quickly fell in love with the vast, rolling hills and scenic views. When I was first hired, I was working as a CSA intern, helping to run the weekly farm share pick-up.
Read MoreGreen leaves, red berries, orange pumpkins, yellow corn, brown cows...these living things create my office backdrop. As a RDN working on a farm, this view provides me with much food for thought. It also inspires nutrition education activities that showcase the link between food and nutrition, farm and fork.
Read MoreWe believe that it is our responsibility to support you to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables on your plate or in your bowl every day.
Read MoreDesigned as a way to showcase community supported agriculture, CSA Day is based on the data analysis of Small Farm Central, a company who promotes the experience of farming through quality resources.
Read MoreWhen we featured kohlrabi (a Nourse Farm first in 2015), it was met with curiosity, wonder and an occasional quizzical look, but mostly, I heard “we’re here to try something new”, “that’s why I joined the CSA”, “new harvest products are what we love about Nourse Farm”. These statements are refreshing, inspiring and why I love coming to work each day.
Read MoreWhen we make conscientious food choices, we have the potential to make a big impact on our lives and livelihoods. U.N. Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon summarizes this idea well: “Although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global trends, when billions of people join forces in a common purpose, we can make a tremendous difference”.
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