Written by Hanna Barlow, Education and Curriculum Intern From childhood, we are taught to never judge a book by its cover— but what about our fruits and vegetables? According to the RTS Food Waste in America in 2020 Guide, the Read more…
Written by Sara Noelani Olsen, Grant Writing & Development Intern As a self-proclaimed salad connoisseur, I am constantly looking for a quality green. From arugula to spinach, if it’s leafy (and capable of growing in my backyard), I’ve grown it Read more…
Written by Trista Barrantes, Education & Curriculum Intern Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the rate of food insecurity in the United States has risen. To understand what food insecurity is, we must first know what food security looks like. Food Read more…
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 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, 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 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”). 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 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 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 Read more…