by Kathryn Gardow | Aug 15, 2019 | Agricultural Economic Development, Healthy Food
“You know, I’m going to be 85 next month.” I shot Charles Sleicher an astonished look. Surprisedly and with a twinkle in his eye, he said, “Wait, no, I’m going to be 95 next month!” This is the Charles I know–the man that...
by Kathryn Gardow | Jun 29, 2019 | Agricultural Economic Development, Healthy Food
June 3rd, the expiration date on the Pepperidge Farm white, rectangular, pre-sliced, loaf of bread on the top shelf at the Washington State University’s (“WSU”) Bread Lab near Mt. Vernon, Washington. It’s my birthday dinner, two days before the...
by Kathryn Gardow | May 14, 2019 | Healthy Food, Sustainable Communities
What are the “must-haves” in life versus the “want-to-haves?” What are the most basic needs? “Must-haves” are something critical for survival. Without them, life would cease. Food and drinking water are “must-haves.” With no food or water, nothing...
by Kathryn Gardow | Jan 23, 2019 | Healthy Food, Local Food
Have you ever thought how a farmer decides what to grow? My guess is probably not. So many of us never think where our food comes from, so why would we spend any time asking this question. Wondering where our food comes from is a long standing blind spot in our United...
by Kathryn Gardow | Dec 31, 2018 | Healthy Food, Rural Economy
Spring grass was just poking its head through the crusty soil at Pure Eire Dairy when we visited earlier this year. Jill Smith, dairywoman extraordinaire, was expecting our visit at her family farm near Othello, Washington. My fellow adventurer Robbie and I had spent...
by Kathryn Gardow | Jan 31, 2018 | Healthy Food
“I get no respect!” Are organics the Rodney Dangerfield of food? Organics should be celebrated and touted as the best food for all. Instead organics are like Rodney Dangerfield, the iconic stand-up comedian, who never got the recognition he deserved until...
