Farmers Markets

Consumer trends focusing on fresh produce, local production and better understanding of food’s origin have brought about a number of developments in the food world in recent years. One of such trends has been the increased popularity of farmers markets. In fact, in 2016 the USDA totaled 8669 farmers markets on its National Farmers Market … Read more

Talk the talk…

Amidst the frenzy of controversy that has taken over much of our country’s news outlets and social media I thought it would be prudent to use this week’s blog as a reminder of the importance of character and ethics. One of my favorite books called Cowboy Ethics by James P. Owen, contains ten “cowboy codes … Read more

Oh, the places you’ll go…

            Studying abroad was easily one of the best choices I have made during my college career. A few summers ago, I traveled to France with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics on the International Food and Farm Culture study abroad. It has really amazed me that I have been asked about my experience … Read more