Farming
How People in Indiana Once Ate — And Why It Still Matters
A reflection on what we’ve lost quietly—and how to find our way back I've recently discovered the photography of Frank M. Hohenberger. He spent...
Jun 16 2025
The 1850 Indiana Farmer: A World-Class Athlete?
The 1850s Indiana farmer didn’t go to the gym. He didn’t track his macros, take supplements, or count steps. But by the standards of...
Jun 13 2025
Biodiversity: Nature's Defense Against Antibiotic Resistance
In his book, "A Natural History of the Future", biologist Rob Dunn explores how bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics. One of the key insights...
Mar 17 2025
The Whiskey Rebellion and HB 1562: A Fight for Small Producers Then and Now
Growing up in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, We learned about the Whiskey Rebellion in school. It wasn’t just about farmers resisting a tax—it...
Mar 05 2025
Support HB 1562: Expanding Opportunities for Indiana’s Small Farms and Home Food Businesses
Small farms and home-based food businesses in Indiana are up against regulations that favor large corporations while limiting consumer choice. House Bill 1562 (HB...
Feb 28 2025
The Right Questions to Ask Your Farmer: How Farming Practices Affect Nutrition
Most people ask their farmer, “Is this organic?” or “Is this grass-fed?”—but if you care about nutrition, those aren’t the most important questions. Labels...
Feb 17 2025
Commodities vs. Nutrition: How Our Food System Has Failed Us
Food in grocery stores are commodities. Meat, fruits, and vegetables are packaged and displayed in uniform rows, designed to look appealing and predictable. Global...
Dec 18 2024
Feed the Dog: The New Way I'm Thinking About Health and Nutrition
As someone who turned 64 this year, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on my health. 65 next year... 75 just a decade...
Dec 12 2024