Field to Fork VA http://www.fieldtoforkva.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:39:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 VIDEO: DC’s Neighborhood Farm Initiative http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=577 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=577#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:42:32 +0000 admin http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=577 Watch this great video of DC teens talking about their experiences working with the Neighborhood Farm Initiative this summer. Growing your own food may mean lots of weeding (from what the teens say, lots and lots of weeding)

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=577 0 Local Chefs Come to You Again This Saturday!!! http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=572 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=572#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:32:34 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=572 ]The weather is finally showing the faces of fall. This weekend will be a perfect time to warm up to some locally distilled bourbon while enjoying a delicious pig roast at the Woodlawn Plantation.

Arcadia, Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have partnered up to bring the Neighborhood Restaurant Group in preparing a feast of “Virginia’s finest foods”.

What to expect:

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=572 0 Farm Focus Fridays: Falls Church Farmers’ Market http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=567 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=567#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:28:02 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=567 Tomorrow I would recommend fueling up at the Falls Church Farmers’ Market before you head into DC for the Restore Sanity Rally. Their market has been a great place to meet local farmers and vendors for years. The Falls Church market also host Fairfax Master Gardener to answer any question people have on gardening. Since this April the market has brought in local chefs once a month to give demonstrations. There are two demonstration session left to take advantage in Falls Church this season. Tomorrow Arlington based chef, Liam LaCivita, will be there just before 9am until 11am to give demonstrations on the delicate steps of preparing pork belly.

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=567 0 Farm Focus Fridays: CSA or Wal-Mart http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=564 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=564#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:19:59 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=564 Last week I brought up the topic of Wal-Mart announcing

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=564 1 Hansel & Gretel at the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=560 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=560#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:37:58 +0000 admin http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=560 This weekend, the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market is offering a little something extra: Hansel and Gretel.

To hear the whole story (there’s more than just a gingerbread house), join us at the Farmers & Artisans Market on Sunday, Oct. 24 as the award winning actress, Gale Nemec, brings all the characters to life in this engaging story by the Brothers Grimm. Directed by Award Winning Director, John Strawbridge.

Three shows: Oct. 24, 2010

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=560 0 Farm Focus Fridays: Farm-Mart http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=540 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=540#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:39:41 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=540

In 2006 Wal-Mart vowed to provide their customers with organic foods at a value which was fixed at nothing higher than 10% of their conventional equivalent. Yesterday the giant-retail box announced its new commitment to supplying their customers with local foods.

The farms that Wal-Mart will integrate into its new plan will be small to medium sized farms. Virginia farms along the I-95 corridor will most likely to be selected for this new program in order to make logistics more efficient. Wal-Mart will not only concentrate on farms along the I-95 corridor, but will also provide regional based goods to each store that are grown on small-scaled, female operated farms.

I sincerely would like to applaud Wal-Mart for their efforts in sustainability, but I am deeply concerned with what corners they will cut in order to commit to their slogan of

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=540 0 Farm Focus Fridays: VA Maple Syrup http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=530 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=530#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:12:07 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=530 I always figured that only quality maple syrup came from either Vermont or Canada. If anyone were to tell me that Virginia is home to the finest grades of maple syrup I would have chuckled and walked away in ignorance. However it is true that Virginia is producing quality syrup and there is a farm within a three hour drive that has stolen my heart and converted me to indulge on this regional commodity.

For over 200 years Eagle Sugar Camp has tapped their maple trees to produce Virginia maple syrup and is now the major producer in the area. This is a small-family farm up in the mountains of Highland County is being run by 5th generation family member, Jay Eagle and his wife Williette Eagle. They still hold true to their family traditions as Jay is apprenticing his grandson Tyler Eagle in order to continue their legacy.

The Eagles

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=530 0 Leadership Training Seminar http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=485 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=485#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:33:49 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=485 It just was brought to my attention that there will be a workshop this weekend @ the Fairlington Community Center that will help develop leadership skills for people interested in community gardens. I have attached a flyer with information about the workshop and how to register. I hope those interested will be able to attend.

Growing Communities Flyer

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=485 0 Local Foods, Local Chefs 2010 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=512 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=512#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:13:31 +0000 admin http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=512 It’s Farm to Table month and Arlington’s 2010 Local Foods, Local Chefs program has started. Support sustainable urban agriculture by dining at one of the participating restaurants, visiting a farmers’ market or attending a workshop. Detailed event information is listed below.

Kick-Off Event

Clarendon Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, September 15, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dine Local (Participating Restaurants)

American Flatbread
Eventide
Kora
The Liberty Tavern
Lyon Hall
Restaurant 3
Santa Fe Cafe
Twisted Vines
Willow

Farmers’ Market Tours

Wednesday, 9/15, 6:30 p.m. Clarendon Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 9/16 1:30 p.m. Rosslyn Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 9/30, 6 p.m. Ballston Farmers’ Market
Sunday, 10/3, 10:30 a.m. Columbia Pike Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, 10/5, 5:30 p.m. Crystal City Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 10/9, 11 a.m. Courthouse Farmers’ Market

Lectures & Workshops

Growing Communities Workshop: October 1-2, Fairlington Community Center
To register for this workshop call 703-228-6414 or email ex013mg@vt.edu
Planning the Edible Garden Lecture: September 16, 7 p.m., Arlington Central Library
Preserving the Harvest Lecture: October 6, 7 p.m., Arlington Central Library

]]> http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?feed=rss2&p=512 0 Buying Local. Commitment is Only the First Part of the Relationship http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=495 http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=495#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:03:42 +0000 TonyD http://www.fieldtoforkva.org/?p=495 Good day everyone, this is Tony and I am excited to present my first post today here on the Field to Fork Network. This website is a wonderful resource and I am proud to be a part of your community. Before I introduce my first topic, allow me to introduce myself. Currently I am an urban planning student at the University of Maryland. Throughout my academic career I

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