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Click on a region of the country to read posts from participants in that region.
Locavore Nation is a year-long effort to see what it takes to live by a regionally based diet.
Join us as 15 individuals from around the country share their experiences as they try to get 80 percent of their food from local, organic, seasonal sources and then incorporate it into tasty, healthy meals. Can they do it? Check back often as their stories unfold—and offer your comments on their actions along the way. Or follow along on-air as our participants check in periodically with Lynne.
Cherries, cherries, and more cherries
"Just so you know," the clerk at my co-op remarked as he rang up my produce, "the bagged cherries in your basket are $13.00. Do you still want them? A lot of people balk at the price." Did I... Continue reading
Wild fires
We've been watching the news closely about the Big Sur fires. Big Sur is about 45 miles from Salinas. It provides us with wonderful hikes and sheer beauty. Is global warming affecting weather in a way that made the... Continue reading
Our Garden in the Middle of the Street
My passion for local food is not limited to my personal life. I am fortunate to work as a horticulturist for University of Nevada Cooperative Extension where I get to teach the community about growing vegetables. Most of the time... Continue reading
Raspberry Jam and Garlic (but not together)
Puppy and I went on a berry-picking adventure one evening last week; we trekked up to the top of the hill where the black raspberries grow thick and dense. It's a jungle up there, but a berry-filled jungle and therefore... Continue reading
Of birth and local food
Our babymoon is almost over. We've had two decadent weeks staying in and becoming a family of three. As Steve's paternity leave ends, we all look ahead to getting on with life. In looking back, I am so happy with... Continue reading
The Worms of Summer
We're still holding our collective breath until the warm weather vegetables start breaking loose. Farmers with hoop houses are beginning to get tomatoes, beans and squash on the market, but those of us with more conventional gardens are waiting for... Continue reading