News in Miscellaneous

Organic Seed Alliance Board of Directors

October 11th, 2010 in Food, Miscellaneous

Tony has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Organic Seed Alliance. This national organization supports organic breeding projects and fights GMO crops that threaten organic integrity.  Tony is also collaborating with folks in North Carolina and Virginia on efforts to develop infrastructure for a system for southeastern adapted organic varieties of produce [...]

Farmland Protection & Local Foods Enhancement Plan for Wake County

March 7th, 2010 in Food, Miscellaneous

Wake County possesses a strong farming tradition and a viable agricultural economy. Long driven by tobacco production, Wake agriculture has undergone a transformation over the past decade with the emergence of a diverse farming sector integrating traditional field crop production with local marketing opportunities in horticulture and agritourism. The County is seeking to promote its [...]