Funding Composting Infrastructure will Improve Healthy Soils: An Interview with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Sophia Jones

According to a 2021 report by the Environmental Integrity Project, Maryland landfills release far more greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought. They account for 37% of the state’s methane emissions. A large portion of this methane comes from the decomposition of food waste, which makes up 17% of the waste dumped in Maryland landfills. Eliminating …

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Get Ready to Glean

Written by Casey Willson, Fair Farms Intern This fall, you may have heard about people gleaning at area farms and donating the produce to local food pantries. With this blog, we want to share some history on gleaning and ways you can get involved with local gleaning opportunities. What is gleaning? Gleaning is the process …

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Fair Farms Eco-Conscious Resolutions

Written by Nicole Oveisi, Fair Farms Intern As we leave behind 2020 and embark on a new year, Fair Farms has put together some small sustainable, environmentally friendly New Year’s resolutions that can have monumental impacts.  Cook More Meals  Cooking food at home can reduce food waste and plastic waste, and it also gives you …

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5 Unique Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Written by Nicole Oveisi, Fair Farms Intern 1) If You’re Eating Meat, Look for Grassfed  The meat industry has been criticized for the ways in which it has contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. Some people switch to a vegetarian, vegan, or simply less-meat-heavy diet in order to reduce their carbon footprint. However, not all meat …

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