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Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Sure, eating locally is easy in places like California where there is practically a year-round growing season. And while it will never be California in the Delaware Valley, Penn State University says a simple structure known as a High Tunnel can add months of productivity to rural and urban farms. Discover how this technique is being used to provide not only food to our neighborhoods, but also nutrition and education programs.
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
Longer days and warmer weather mean it's time to finally crank up the grill! Cook off some extra chicken for the week's salads or sandwiches.
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Noelle Dames looks to extending the Greensgrow LIFE program. While, Joseph Mitsouras and his family preserve their share.
September 12th, 2011
Joseph Mitsouras shares how his family includes children in meal planning.
By Lari Robling - April 18th, 2012
High Tunnel farming caught my eye because its extended growing season adds to the amount of local produce we get. While farm manager Aviva Asher was tidying up the winter crop to make way for spring, I discovered another benefit of local growing: use what you’ve got.
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