top of page


What Makes Coffee “Sustainable”? A Guide for the Curious Coffee Drinkers
Sustainable coffee protects forests and water, restores the soil, treats people fairly, and stays profitable for the farmers who grow it. Learn how we help farmers get there.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
3 days ago3 min read


Pomegranate: a fleeting jewel is now available
Discover the pomegranate, and how it captured imaginations through the ages: in myths, in art, the fall market stalls, national dishes, and our tables.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Nov 74 min read


The pumpkin: an American icon
Pumpkin spice marks the arrival of fall, and the iconography of this fruit is unescapable. How did the pumpkin become an american holiday icon?

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Oct 303 min read


A sustainable wardrobe: the seasonal conundrum
We explore many concerns surrounding clothing and the environment including overconsumption and the release of microplastics into water streams.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Oct 245 min read


World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
Farmers using regenerative methods can boost yields by 30% while restoring soils. This World Food Day, let’s grow better—together.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Oct 102 min read


Artichokes Revisited: From Reluctance to Curiosity
All about artichokes: how to pick, cook, and finally befriend your most intimidating spring (and fall!) veggie.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Oct 103 min read


Consuming local is not always enough: the produce we don’t grow
Many of our staple foods are not produced in the U.S. or should not be available throughout the whole year. Yet, we have grown to the convenience of a never changing pantry. What does it mean to eat sustainably?

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Oct 25 min read


Preserving Food in the XXI Century: We Can Because We Can
Canning is back! Preserve summer flavors, cut waste, and reconnect with tradition. Read our blog to learn about the history and principles of this technique.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Sep 184 min read


Ode to peaches, right before they go
Tracing the peach journey to our tables: from China 8000 years ago to our tables in the U.S. every summer.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Sep 53 min read


Heirlooms and Hybrids: Dissecting the Tomato
What does it mean for a tomato to be a "heirloom"? We explore the origin of the concept and how it became so sought after.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Aug 263 min read


It’s tomato season!
Let's honor one of America's favorite vegetables and be reminded of all the good reasons to go get tomatoes at their prime. See you at the farmers market!

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Aug 123 min read


Bigger Crops, Fewer Nutrients: What It Means for Sustainable Agriculture
As CO₂ levels rise, crops like kale and spinach grow bigger—but lose minerals, proteins, and antioxidants essential for human health.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
Jul 283 min read


Are you saving the bees yet? Your actions are boosting sustainable agriculture
We all know that bees must be protected, but which ones? Learn about the many species that exist and their key role as pollinators.

Friends of Sustainable Agriculture
May 193 min read
bottom of page
