I was contacted recently by a woman named Maureen, a master gardener and computer programmer/project manager, who started a site that helps people connect with locals who grow their own produce. It’s called The Farmer’s Garden. It’s a network where people can post free classifieds to sell, trade, or give away their surplus backyard garden produce. It seems like a great idea to me, so I thought I’d pass it along, in case anyone else is interested.
It’s nationwide, and registration is free for buying, selling, and trading produce. It’s a very new site, so if you don’t see produce connections in your area yet, be sure to check back later.
Maureen says, “It is very easy to grow more produce than you and your family can use. Why not share your local, fresh and delicious vegetables, fruit, berries, etc. with others?” I think that’s just lovely! Check it out: http://www.thefarmersgarden.com/
Emily Says:
That site sounds like a wonderful idea! I don’t see anything in Boston yet, but I’ll be sure to check back!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Andrew Says:
Dear Friend,
In the run up to the Copenhagen climate change conference, it is vital the following information be disseminated to the public as well as to our political leaders.
A widely cited 2006 report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Livestock’s Long Shadow, estimates that 18 percent of annual worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are attributable to livestock….however recent analysis by Goodland and Anhang co-authors of “Livestock and Climate Change” in the latest issue of World Watch magazine found that livestock and their byproducts actually account for at least 32.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, or 51 percent of annual worldwide GHG emissions!
November 29th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Jacob Says:
I haven’t found anything near me either but I decided to post a want ad so that anyone who wants to sell their produce can find me and doesn’t have to wait for their ad to find someone else. It goes both ways.
If people see a lot of others who want a certain product they can not only fill the need but know what needs to be grown.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm