Sustainable Farmer is a new multimedia online magazine for people raising food and fiber with respect for the future of all living things
As food and fuel prices rise, a new generation of farmers is looking to sustainable agriculture as a way to provide fresh local food to local consumers in ways that protect the planet. Sustainable Farmer is a new independent journalistic voice that offers them the
information and advice that they need to succeed.
“With gas at $4 a gallon, it no longer makes sense to ship broccoli from California and strawberries from Chile when local farmers want our business,” says editor and publisher Bonnie Bucqueroux. “Food scares such as salmonella in spinach and tomatoes also mean people want to buy their family’s food from growers they trust.”
Sustainable Farmer offers articles, videos, blogs and forums to serve the entire spectrum of sustainable farmers, from large-scale growers to families and communities seeking to raise more of their own food. Sections include:
• Farm profiles – Text and video packages on sustainable farmers exploring new
ways to feed their communities using environmentally sound practices.
• Growing food/raising animals – Reliable information from experts and growers.
• Marketing matters – Strategies for farm markets, community-supported