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Written by Megan Finnell, Spring 2015 Food and Farm Intern. Originally published August 2015.   Their Food Story: Seed-to-Table is a weekly special with a focus on organic gardening, culinary arts, nutrition, farm animal care, sustainability and global citizenship. The program is committed to growing a healthier community by equipping children and families with the knowledge and…

Written by Melissa Vatterott, Food and Farm Coordinator. Originally published August 2015. Their Food Story: Local Harvest Grocery opened in 2007 with a mission to bring locally and sustainably grown and produced foods to St. Louisans, 7 days a week. Local Harvest Grocery strives to provide food mostly from Missouri and Illinois, including products from meat farmers, dairy farmers, and local…

Written by Claire Mai, Summer 2015 Food and Farm Intern. Originally published in July 2015.   On June 17th, 2015, a panel discussion called The Real Cost of Food was held at The Stage at KDHX and moderated by Joe Bonwich. Food and Farm Coordinator Melissa Vatterott was invited to be part of the panel, along with farmers from…

Written by Claire Mai, originally published in August 2015. June was an exciting month for local food in St. Louis! We are grateful for Maddie Earnest and Patrick Horine, who worked together to put on the St. Louis Local Foods Challenge over the entire month. Maddie is the co-owner of Local Harvest Grocery, and Patrick works at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market. Working…