The number of farmers' markets in the United States has increased by nearly 1,200 percent since 1970 according to a recent study at the University of California, Davis.

Fruits and vegetables grown with heirloom seeds taste better than those bred for color and "curb appeal".

If you're wondering which herbs to plant in the garden this year here are just a few that are used for both culinary and health purposes.

One might assume that a local food network like this might be of significance when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases (less fuel to transport produce) and increase nutrition (fresher produce is more nutritious)—but one would wrong.

Are heirloom seeds and organic seeds the same thing? If you’re confused about what all those words mean on your seed packet, you’re not alone.