Food forum questions corporate influence in what we eat

By Stewart Boss | February 24

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. That proved to be the theme of Tuesday’s public forum hosted by The Parr Center for Ethics, ...

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Community support key for area farmers

By Dave Pearson | August 18

Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons in Carrboro are a chance to see firsthand the changing face of farming. Community Supported Agriculture is ...

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'Grow Down' emphasizes environmental initiatives

By Anita Rao | March 31

At the co-op’s Garden Grow Down on Friday, Francis and others made prayer flags about their wishes for the environment and the world. With a cakewalk ...

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Carolina Garden group invites students to eat green

By Anita Rao | March 28

Every springtime week, the Carolina Garden Co-op meets to eat dishes incorporating the vegetables and herbs they grow themselves on campus, such as carrots, ...

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Tours highlight life on the farm

By Catarina Saraiva | April 23

This weekend, as part of the 12th annual Piedmont Farm Tour, 34 sustainable agriculture farms, including Matheny’s Genesis Farm, welcomed visitors ...

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Consumers squeal for rare little piggies

By SAPNA MAHESHWARI | February 22

If the many varieties of North Carolina barbecue are any indication, the Old North State knows its pork. So it’s no surprise that Mebane is home ...

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