FAQ & Useful Links
I’ve organized the resources and FAQs in six categories: Sustainable Eating & Nutrition, Growing Food, Politics & Policy, Animal Welfare, Journalism & Writing, and For Parents & Kids. Under each category I’ve included my answers to the questions I’m most often asked on that topic. I’ve also listed links to organizations, publications, individuals and companies doing useful or interesting work in these areas. While this is not a comprehensive list, there are some great resources here and I hope you’ll take some time to familiarize yourself with them. And be sure to check out this fantastic list from Civil Eats — it’s a perfect starting place for those that want to change the food system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I eat vegetables and fruits seasonally and locally if I live somewhere with a long winter and a short growing season like Alaska?
Is soy bad for me?
Organic food is more expensive; is it worth the money?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Sustainable Eating & Nutrition »Useful Links
Eat Well directory of sustainably-raised meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs.
Eat Wild lists local suppliers for grass-fed meat and dairy products.
Food Routes on average food travels 1,300 miles from the farm to your table, this site offers resources on locally produced food.
More links on Sustainable Eating & Nutrition »
Frequently Asked Questions
Most of us have hectic schedules and every minute counts. How do we find the time to cook?
What are some of the repercussions of becoming more and more dependent on processed and prepared foods?
I don’t know how to cook. How can I learn?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Cooking »Useful Links
America’s Test Kitchen Youtube channel how-to cooking videos on hundreds of dishes and techniques. They also offer an online cooking school for $20/month.
SkillShare: this innovative platform allows almost anyone, anywhere to teach a project-based class either online to a global community or offline in their local community. You can search for cooking, brewing or bread baking classes in your region.
The Institute of Urban Homesteading (Oakland): diverse, local instructors providing great, affordable classes on basic food skills for the "urban farm kitchen."
More links on Cooking »
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m interested in planting a vegetable garden; how do I get started?
I want to be a farmer; how do I get started?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Growing Food »Useful Links
The Stockman Grass Farmer information on livestock grazing.
Seeds of Change organically grown vegetable, flower, herb and cover crop seeds.
Native Seeds/SEARCH diverse varieties of agricultural seeds from the American Southwest and northwest Mexico.
More links on Growing Food »
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organizations are working to reform the American food system and agriculture and how can I help?
Which organizations are working to reform our school lunch program and how can I get involved?
What university programs can I enroll in to study food issues?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Politics & Policy »Useful Links
The Ethicurian a site that focuses on sustainable, organic and local food.
Civil Eats food politics blog.
Obama Foodorama a daily diary of the "Obama Foodscape."
More links on Politics & Policy »
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't you a vegetarian?
How do I know what type of seafood is sustainable?
Is grass fed meat really better for me?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Animal Welfare »Useful Links
Animal Welfare Institute audits and certifies family farms.
Temple Grandin a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University.
Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals.
More links on Animal Welfare »
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you blurb my book? Write a letter of support for my grant?
Why have you not written a cookbook?
Can I quote your books or articles in my writing, on my website, printed on a T-shirt, in an art project, on a poster etc?
Answers to these FAQ and others about Journalism & Writing »Useful Links
UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
More links on Journalism & Writing »
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find good resources on food, agriculture and nutrition aimed at educating children?
Answers to these FAQ and others about For Parents & Kids »Useful Links
Center for Ecoliteracy’s Rethinking School Lunch Guide contains tools for improving school lunch programs, showcases success stories and offers a list of resources.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest comprehensive, downloadable School Foods Tool Kit packed with resources.
More links on For Parents & Kids »