Sandy Sorensen is not your average pork farmer. In the overcrowded field of meat vendors at the farmer’s market, Sorensen sets herself apart by inventing new, innovative sausages. Examples of her “wacky” products include sriracha honey chicken jerky, Total Eclipse (black, polish sausage with squid ink) and maple chocolate bacon skewers. She is well…
Read MoreKeeping Chickens in the City of St. Louis
Chickens are some of the most common farm animals in urban areas. They can be raised for their fertile manure or eggs. Raising chickens can be rewarding, fruitful, and fun for the whole family, but certain aspects must be considered before starting your flock. Board Bill 52, which was sponsored by Alderwoman Cara Spencer and…
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City of St. Louis Leads Region with New Urban Agriculture Policies
Dept. of Public Safety Allows Onsite Sales of Produce, Eggs, and Honey Board of Alderman Vote for Expansion of Backyard Chickens PRESS RELEASE Date: July 14, 2017 Contact: Melissa Vatterott, (314) 581-0561, mvatterott@moenviron.org Alderwoman Cara Spencer, (314) 556-7379, spencerc@stlouis-mo.gov Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia, (314) 622-3287, ingrassiac@stlouis-mo.gov St. Louis, MO: The Board of Aldermen voted to allow…
Read MoreAdequate Testing at West Lake Needed Before Proposed Remedy
By Ed Smith Originally posted on: 07/14/2017 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will release a proposed decision regarding radioactive removal in the very near future. MCE contends testing remains inadequate to reach a decision. The testing released in March 2016 revealed that radioactively impacted material (RIM) extends into the North Quarry of the…
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The People’s Guide to Environmental Action
The People’s Guide to Environmental Action in Missouri is a multi-media project of Missouri Coalition for the Environment. The goal of this project is to empower community members to become more engaged in local environmental policies. The People’s Guide to Environmental Action in Missouri will be a resource for concerned community members on the specifics of how…
Read MoreFY17 Conservation Funding Wins, Uphill Battle in FY18
by Alicia Claire Lloyd Following numerous continuing resolutions, in early May, Congress finally agreed on a budget package for Fiscal Year 2017. The budget agreement contained numerous wins for sustainable agriculture and the programs that support conservation practices that are so important to protecting and restoring Missouri soil and water quality. Congress’ ability to reach…
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