Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
What does it take to run a successful farmers market? Coordinator of the Bloomington Community Farmers Market Marcia Veldman gives tips in this week's podcast.
Traditional industrial hen houses hold a quarter-million layers, which represents a massive challenge. But the industry says it’s rising to the challenge.
Considering raising chickens? Here are some tips for negotiating the poultry laws in your area.
While it's normal for chickens to take a break from laying this time of year, there are other factors that may be reducing the number of eggs you're getting.
Keep your birds warm and healthy through the cold months.
Are your birds looking a little disheveled? Not to worry -- It's molting season.
When your hens turn out to be roosters, it can be hard to know what to do. Here are some tips.
Running out of ideas for what to do with your summertime veggie yield? Dig out those adorable tart pans, and brace yourself for something delicious.
Sicilian Buttercup chickens are rare enough in the United States that Jana Wilson is often the only farmer showing her birds at poultry competitions.
Smørrebrød, Danish open-faced sandwiches, feature oven-roasted beets and carrots purchased from an area farmers market.
Grisly undercover footage from The Humane Society reveals, yet again, what can happen to hens in the absence of governmental oversight.
After she feeds her chickens, Gretchen Sigmund Marks uses the burlap feed sacks to make collages.
Eggs are the star of the show at the Schacht Farms table at the Winter Farmers Market.
Gallus domesticus is a bird with a bad reputation — a reputation it doesn't deserve.
Michael Foods has recalled hard-boiled eggs for potential listeria contamination. However, the eggs did not go directly to consumers.
Sometimes limited ingredients are the key to making great dishes on the fly. I invented this one as I was cleaning out my fridge and pantry.
This stuff is rich, but you’re only going to have a couple times a year, around the holidays, so you might as well make the real thing.
Didi Emmons fell in love with cooking when she was 12 years old. She now spends most of her culinary time teaching the next generation to love it, too.
Will my chickens be warm enough in the winter? Sure, as long as they have a dry coop that is well ventilated and plenty of food and water to drink.
Animals rights advocates were appalled after undercover video was released showing inhumane treatment at a top egg supplier.
Annie Corrigan is the producer of Earth Eats, and an announcer and producer at WFIU Public Radio. Learn more »
Daniel Orr is a professional chef, restaurateur, blogger, and author of a number of cookbooks. Learn more »
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