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What's Fresh? by Christy Pooschke

Want to learn about local resources for the foods you want to eat? Or maybe to gain some insight into what the "eat local" and "real foods" movements are all about? Each month, Christy Pooschke, and other local food advocates, will give you the inside scoop on what's happening with fresh foods in Omaha and the surrounding area (she'll even toss in a recipe from time to time!).
Adam and our youngest son, Manny, looking out over the cow herd Meet Your Farmer: Thistles & Clover Farm
In the first installment of a new series spotlighting local farmers, our What's Fresh? columnist introduces Lucy Cameron of Thistles & Clover, a small family farm that offers 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry and eggs.
Etta enjoying the pullets on one of their first days in the yard City Chicks Have More Fun!
Raising urban chickens in Omaha is fun, rewarding, easier than you would think, and LEGAL. Hear from Kate Bodman on the joys of raising your own laying hens and from Kelly Smith of Black Sheep Farms about their upcoming Urban Chickens class.
Letting Go of Processed Food: Challenging, But Worth It! Letting Go of Processed Food: Challenging, But Worth It!
After attending a Real Foods lecture, guest contributor Keri Rheinfrank gives them a try. This means not only cutting out fast food but taking baby steps—planning groceries, finding local farms, discovering new snacks—to achieve her goal: an 80/20 diet.
Kellom Elementary Gets a Taste of the Farm Kellom Elementary Gets a Taste of the Farm
A food desert is an area with limited access to nutritious foods. Learn how the Kellom Elementary School Farmers Market combats their food desert, with community support coming from fellow organic farmers, food groups, and even local insurance companies!
Dehydrated carrots, onions, peppers, corn + peas Homemade Preserves – Not Just for Grandma Anymore!
Want to provide healthy food for your family but not sure how to start preserving food at home? This guide from 4-F Farm's Rebecka Fleischman will teach you all you need to know about pressure canning, open-kettle canning, dehydrating, and freezing.
Julian Weak + Ana Carlson at Midtown Crossing Market Teens Reaping More Than They Sow
We live in a city with ample farmers markets, yet none is as unique as the Teen Market Garden. A special program of the Gifford Park Community Garden, the Market teaches teens more than how to farm—they learn how to market a profitable business. At 15.
Square Foot Gardens The Accidental Gardener
It is once again garden season in Omaha. Learn about Square-Foot Gardening—the easiest way to garden in a city—and take 10 Lessons from a City Girl turned "Gardening Expert."
Benson Farmers Market Benson Farmers Market: "Where Everybody Knows...Your Name"
Access to plentiful farmers markets is one of the true joys of living in Omaha. From Elkhorn to the Old Market, here's a breakdown of all the markets, what they offer, and why you should take advantage of them—including the "hyper-local" Benson market!
Baby Ruth - A dairy cow at Kvam Family Farm got (Local) milk?
Raw milk often appears in the news as lawmakers and nutritionists battle over its health benefits and safety. But what is it? What does pasteurized mean? Homogenized? Most importantly, where can you find it in Omaha? Interviews and info from six NE farms!
Chad Pooschke greets a dairy cow on Kvam Family Farm The "Real Food" Connection
Would you eat better if only someone would tell you how? Healthy food and healthy living need not be a mystery. Join Slow Food Omaha for the Real Food Connection and learn about healthy eating habits. Christy's story will convince you!