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15 results for "citrus"
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RecipeShaved fennel and orange salad
Paper-thin fennel, juicy orange segments, olives, and parsley in a lemon-olive oil dressing — a Sicilian-style winter-into-spring salad that's crisp and bright.
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How local food systems strengthen small towns and cities
Local food systems do more than feed people — they circulate money, create jobs, and give communities a degree of self-sufficiency that long supply chains cannot provide.
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ProduceApples
Apples are one of the most versatile produce staples — available from late summer through spring storage, with variety differences that actually matter for how you cook with them.
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ProduceBeets
Beets are sweet, earthy root vegetables that store well and come with edible greens when freshly harvested. They roast beautifully, pickle easily, and add color to salads, grain bowls, and simple sides.
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ProduceCarrots
Carrots are one of the most reliable local-farm vegetables year-round — harvested in fall and stored through winter. A fresh-pulled carrot from a farm stand tastes nothing like a supermarket bag carrot.
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RecipeClassic lemon bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with a silky-tart lemon curd filling and a dusting of powdered sugar — the bright dessert that defines spring.
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Easy meal ideas for a mixed farm box
A mixed farm box full of varied produce and proteins does not have to feel like a puzzle. These practical meal ideas help you turn an assortment of local ingredients into a week of dinners without overcomplicating…
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Fall produce guide: what is in season right now
Fall is one of the richest seasons for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, how to use it, and how to make the most of the harvest window.
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ProduceFresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are the fastest way to transform a dish. A handful of basil, a few sprigs of thyme, or a tablespoon of chopped parsley changes a plate in a way that dried herbs simply cannot replicate — and local farms grow…
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How local farms help build more resilient communities
Community resilience depends on more than emergency plans — it depends on whether the basics of life, including food, can be sourced nearby when things go wrong.
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Local foods that shine in cooler weather
Some of the best local food is not summer produce — it is the crops that come into their own when temperatures drop. Here is what actually gets better in the cold.
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ProduceMixed Salad Greens
Mixed salad greens from a farm stand — loose-leaf lettuces, arugula, spinach, and more, harvested that morning — bear no resemblance to the washed and bagged mixes that have been sitting in a bag for a week. This is the…
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The best high-value items to buy from local farms
Not everything at a local farm delivers equal bang for your buck. These are the items where buying direct genuinely pays off in quality, freshness, and price relative to what you would find at a grocery store.
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Why Buying Local Food Matters More Than Ever
Local food isn't just a trend — it's a practical choice with real benefits for your health, your community, and the farmers who grow your food.
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Why seasonal eating makes sense
Eating seasonally isn't about following a food trend — it's a practical way to get better flavor, lower prices, and more variety over the course of a year.
