Back in the day, even after electricity was widely available, most food storage was done off the grid. Most refrigerators were too small to hold much, so only the things that absolutely must be refrigerated to be safe, like milk, cheeses and leftover cooked meals, were kept there. Most foods were dried, pickled, canned or […]
Urban Farming: A Growing Industry
With the concern about food safety, farmers markets popularity is increasing as people look for organic fruits and vegetables. From college campuses to city blocks, farmer’s markets are a staple of our culture. Large Cities Going Green In rural New York, farmers travel to Brooklyn farmers markets to sell their crops. With the demand for […]