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Why Pasture-Raised Turkeys Are Different
With Thanksgiving right around the corner — it’s time to talk Turkey!
Partner Farmer: Jonathan LeBlanc
It’s not surprising that a Mennonite farmer from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom had never heard of Temple Grandin, whose animal welfare and autism awareness work landed her a spot on Time magazine’s annual list of most influential people in the world.
“I’m All Lost in the Supermarket” – The Clash
Even the most conscious buyer today can have a hard time decoding food labels. When it comes to beef, you might see terms such as “all natural”, “pasture-raised”, “organic” and “grass-fed.”
Let’s Be Frank: Grilling Sausages Is Tougher Than It Looks
When it comes to grilling sausages, it’s hard for me not to think of Tony Soprano in his backyard, Sweet Italian links draped around his neck, an end twirling in each hand.
Get Your Braise On!
How To Braise If you’ve never tried braising before, it’s an excellent option for turning tougher cuts of meat into tender, fall-off-the-bone meals packed with flavor.
Happy Earth Day! Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Earth Day is an event that drives awareness to critical environmental issues. Up until the first Earth Day in the 1970s, Americans were largely unaware of the potential consequences of their consumption of vast amounts of fossil fuels and dangerous agricultural chemicals.
Behind the Scenes with Walden’s Own Candlemaker
Interview with Red
Young Farmers Who Are Rebuilding Local Agriculture
We’ve always tried to highlight that New England and New York is the one region in the country where the average age of farmers is declining, the size of farms is declining, and the number of farms is increasing.
Farmer Profiles: Beth and Bruce
Beth Whiting and Bruce Hennessey raise broad-breasted white turkeys on pasture for Walden members’ Thanksgiving shares.
Braising with Melissa
Walden Local Meat membership means supporting a system of agriculture where the farmer is not only paid a living wage, but they are also able to sell the whole animal they raise.
When ‘Cooking at Home’ Is Not Really ‘Home Cooking
When a Walden package arrives at your doorstep, we hope it’s an inspiration – Meat that will be a foundation for your meal and bond you to a community that shares our commitment to sustainable and healthy animals, soils, and food.
Women in Agriculture
International Women’s Day (IWD) first appeared in the early 1900s when 15,000 women gathered to march through the streets of New York City, and demanded better working conditions, pay, and voting rights.