Eating fresh, local (even organic!) Power: Tulsa agricultural market opening in April

Eat Fresh, Local (Even Organic!) Food: Tulsa Farmers' Markets Opening in April The AT crew loves to eat locally, so we're happy to promote Tulsa-area farmers' markets. The one we visit the most is the Cherry Street Farmers' Market, which will have it's 2009 opening in a couple of weeks. Here's their announcement: Our farmers' market vendors have been busy preparing for the upcoming market season. The Cherry Street Farmers' Market opens April 11th from 7 - 11 am. Lisa Brandborg will manage both [the Saturday and Wednesday] markets and is looking forward to the 2009 season. There are new vendors who promise to add interesting vegetables and products to the expanding market selection. The special events have been planned along with educational demonstrations. There will be music on the Gray Snail patio Saturday mornings. As many Tulsa "green shoppers" will attest, local farmers' markets are a great way to find organic and locally grown produce and products, everything from veggies to honey, eggs, meat and more. Plus, they have music at the Saturday market. Check them out here.

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From the farm to your doorstep in just a few clicks

Stockton-based Fromthefarm.com is making it easier for consumers to buy local farm goods. The Website ships agricultural products directly from the farms to your home whether you are in Orange County or any other place in the country. Online orders go directly to the growers, who then ship that product to you. "This is a one-stop shop platform for people that love farm products," said Dean Davis, general manager of the company. "We are trying to get the flavor back in the food we eat. It has a farmer market feel to it." The site sells vegetables, meat, flowers, vine, dairy food, organic food and other products. All these products are said to be 100 percent quality-guaranteed and do not go bad by the time they reach your house. They do not take back the products, but depending on the circumstance, they will give you a refund, Davis said. California growers include cheese, rice and citrus farmers. Still, delivery of the foods comes at a hefty price. Michigan red or McIntosh apples (20 count) cost $28.95 a box. General shipping charges are around $8.99 or less, depending on the food item. Most deliveries take couple days, but some products like flowers are sent overnight. Tell us: Do you know of any other farm-to-home online delivery service? If so, write in and let us know. Related stories:

[Organic Gardening Tips You Should Know]

Other than the lack of pesticides and other chemicals, organic gardening isn-t much different than regular gardening. Organic gardening is very simple. If any products are ever used in organic gardening, they are safe and natural. Organic gardening has gained much popularity, and people all around the world are now eating organic food. The advantages of organic food are so amazing that it-s a wonder we all haven-t gone organic. Whether you are an experienced organic gardener or are just getting started in the hobby, there are a few organic gardening tips that you need to be aware of. These organic gardening tips are going to be very useful to you. Compost Using compost for your plants is one of the best organic gardening tips you can get. This will greatly affect your plants and that-s why it-s considered one of the most beneficial organic gardening tips. Compost affects how plants grow by improving soil texture, structure and aeration. Compost is also used in regular gardening and is considered as being one of the best vegetable gardening tips. Seek out Alternatives One of the best organic gardening tips concerns chemical fertilizers and the natural alternatives to them. There are many effective inorganic fertilizers which will do the job just as well as those with chemicals, only you will be taking better care of the plants you are growing and on the environment in general. These are only a few of many organic gardening tips. A great idea is for you to obtain as many tips as possible, get educated about organic gardening, and learn all the new and old ideas you can put into practice. Organic gardening is not only beneficial, but fun, and more and more people are starting their own organic gardens. People of this country are realizing the many benefits of eating organic foods rather than those that have been treated with chemicals that aren-t even necessary. Your plants will even benefit from certain homemade recipes. Discovering more vegetable gardening tips can be even more helpful now.

Why We Drink Organic Milk photo by lush.i.ous Organic food is a fast growing industry, with organic milk leading the way. In the $10.2 billion dollar organic market, organic milk is seeing a healthy 23% annual growth rate. Ever since we started Andrew on milk, it has always been organic. I was drawn to organic milk after reading that the cows are not fed synthetic hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. I am always weary about my son ingesting all of those extra hormones and chemicals, it doesn’t seem natural to me. Although there is no consistent research that says they are harmful, I prefer to avoid them anyway. Another advantage of organic milk is that it is proven to have up to 50% higher levels of Vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants over regular milk. While there is no concrete evidence that all of the hormones, antibiotics and pesticides really cause health problems, I am going with my gut and sticking to organic milk. I like having the peace of mind knowing he is not consuming all of those extra chemicals. This is important especially with toddlers and young children because milk is such a huge part of their diet, and is the key factor for them to grow up big and strong. Note: The only other organic food we give him is apple juice and apple sauce. Most fruits are sprayed with pesticides, but apples in particular can be sprayed up to 20 times during their time on the farm. I can’t find the article, but I remember reading in Parade magazine that if you can only go organic on certain foods, apples and milk should be the first choices. Here are some great resources with more detailed information about organic milk: Enjoy this post? Get future updates sent to you for free! Join by e-mail or RSS Related Posts: