Written by Maddy Hatch, Education & Curriculum Development Intern You may have heard the term “food supply chain” before, but what does that actually mean? In general, the food supply chain refers to the systems and actors involved in getting food from the farm to your dinner table. This typically Read more…
Written by Nathalie Grogan, Grant Writing and Development The work Each Green Corner conducts and achieves would not be possible without the community support of our individual donors whose generous contributions have allowed EGC to expand its sites and programs, impacting more students, residents and community members than ever before! Read more…
Written by Amanda Espindola, Residential Gardens Program Coordinator The development of advanced means of farming and the use of technology in agriculture is the main reason why humans enjoy food sustainability in the world today. However, the impact of agricultural pollution is well established. A practical examination of all forms Read more…
Written by Nathalie Grogan, Grant Writing and Development The social and ecological effects of food production have been highlighted within recent years as a direct contributor to ongoing crises of climate change, food insecurity, obesity and toxic health effects (“Food”). In fact, Forbes reported in March that more than a Read more…
Written By Taylor Davis, Communications and Marketing In recent years, countless agricultural and environmental non profits and businesses have begun to promote the concept of shopping and eating locally. But what does this look like in everyday life and during your weekly trips to the grocery store? In order to Read more…
Written By Amanda Espindola, Residential Gardens Program Coordinator Health-wise, there are many battles the human race is facing. Like the fact that the war against chronic illnesses is one that is being lost. Households all over are facing an uphill task battling these health diseases in order to contribute to Read more…
Written By Gavin Westover, Marketing and Communications When you think of America this July 4th, several clear images may come to mind: eagles- particularly bald ones, freedom- even though it’s more of an abstract concept and not really a physical thing, and perhaps most of all, the beautiful red, white, Read more…
Written By Nathalie Grogan, Grant Writing and Development Home gardens and community gardens are an essential component of environmental sustainability, food security and environmental justice, but the health benefits of gardening are also experienced immediately by those who garden! While Each Green Corner’s overall mission is to create sustainable, permaculture Read more…
Written By Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager As the summer sun intensifies, Each Green Corner volunteers are working hard in our Residential Senior Gardens. In partnership with Villages of San Mateo County, Each Green Corner installs and maintains these gardens in the backyards of aging-in-home seniors. The gardens themselves might be Read more…
Written by Skyler Nourse Each Green Corner is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our Living Campus program for the Fall of 2021! We are currently working on designs and preparing materials for these new school garden sites: Portola Elementary in San Bruno O’rion Alternative in Redwood City Family Connection- Read more…