Did you know that over half of the fresh fruit we eat comes from other countries? What to think? Is this food safe? Is this food as healthy as domestic produce? Is this food good for the planet? We know that Americans need to eat more produce. Love it or hate it, imported produce means folks can get produce year-round … Read More
Mixed Fruit Bags
We have launched the new MIXED FRUIT BAGS with Citrus and Bananas. The Mixed Fruit Bags include favorites like oranges and bananas and seasonal local fruit like apples, pears, peaches, and grapes. Seasonal fruit is sourced from local/regional small farms. When available, citrus and bananas are sourced from organic, domestic, and/or small sustainable farms. Bags are available as a SUBSCRIPTION or … Read More
From Cookies to Kohlrabi
Yesterday, Field Goods was given the New York State National Disability Employment Awareness Month award (category of 25 to 99 employees) and recognized as the number one company in the state for our work with hiring disabled individuals! Click the photo to the left and watch our award video. The other recipient was Puzzles Bakery and Café. Puzzles’ mission is to provide … Read More
Moose Don’t Like Potatoes
Around here farmers have crop-eating groundhogs, deer, and voles to contend with. In Alaska they have moose. And so we have a part of the story as to why potatoes are Alaska’s #1 vegetable crop. According to the former Potato Disease Control Specialist with the state of Alaska, Bill Campbell (see photo below), who is also known as the “Potato … Read More
Butternut’s A-Peeling
Everyone loves butternut squash. What’s not to love? You can puree, roast, mash, slice, and bake it! Eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. And yet, there is something not to love…peeling the darn thing. If the thick skin wasn’t bad enough, the curves and bulges will have you whistling while your whittling. Fear not! We have the peel solution…with a little help … Read More