The Intervale is fertile valley located a stone’s throw from downtown Burlington. It’s home to a dozen small, community-oriented organic farms and an armload of food system development programs. The Intervale Center coordinates it all – their many programs are definitely worth a gander.
Booting around Burlington on a bike was made easy thanks to its progressive programs and trails. Plus, I discover that this city’s got it goin’ on when it comes to food.
Another really hot day is tempered with not one, but TWO swims in Lake Champlain. The next day I trade biking in for farming and enjoy a visit at Blue Heron Farm where good food and hard work are the ingredients for a better world.
Take the plunge! Connect with your farmer and your community by joining a Community Supported Agriculture program. This post features nearby farm, The Cutting Veg, home of delicious organic veggies, the “Global Garlic Project,” and catchy phrases like “keep livin’ on the veg”!
My recent trip to the annual Guelph Organic Conference leaves me high on food movement energy. Read my reflections on the conference, including personal faves and critiques for this organic affair.