\n\tWe are part of Earth’s ecosystem, whether we practice livestock farming, grow our own produce, or simply purchase products at our local grocery stores. Recognized by many food professionals for outstanding products, the food companies listed here sell at retail and wholesale, have online catalogues, and usually will ship.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tIf you have a favorite resource or you are the source for quality products, please let your fellow cooks know about this. Please send us an email with the company name and website and we will review your submission for placement here. To avoid spam e-mails, recommended sites will be reviewed for content. Only sampled products that meet our high standards are added to the list. Thanks!\n<\/p>\n
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\n\tFresh Produce & Other Deliciousness<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tColorado Palisade Peaches<\/strong> https:\/\/www.coloradopeachcompany.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/fullerorchards.com\/<\/a> \n\tGold Belly<\/strong> \n\tHungry Harvest<\/strong> Indian River Direct<\/strong> The Fruit Truck<\/strong> \n\tMeats and Poultry<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tBo Bo Poultry<\/strong> \n\tD’ Artagnan<\/strong> \n\tHeritage Foods USA<\/strong> \n\tNiman Ranch<\/strong> \n\tThe Livestock Conservancy<\/strong> \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tPasta<\/strong><\/span><\/span> \n\tBenedetto Cavalieri<\/strong> \n\tCampofilone<\/strong> \n\tFilotea<\/strong> \n\tMartelli<\/strong> \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tSalumi<\/strong><\/span><\/span> \n\tCreminelli<\/strong> \n\tLa Quercia<\/strong> \n\tTempesta Artisan Salumi<\/strong> \n\tOlli<\/strong> \n\tSalumeria Biellese<\/strong> \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tEcosystems<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tDGB Group – 5 Types of Ecosystems<\/strong> \n\tNational Geographic Education Article<\/strong> \n\tWiley Online Library – Global Change Biology<\/strong> \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tNon-GMO<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe Non-GMO Project<\/strong> \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tSustainable<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe National Aquaculture Association<\/strong> \n\t \n\t \n\t \n\t \n\t <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nYou want these. Yes, you do. Purchase extra because you won’t want to share these incredible peaches!<\/p>\n
\n 18 different peach varieties including Palisade, 2 pear varieties, 7 cherry varieties
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\n\thttps:\/\/www.goldbelly.com\/<\/a>
\n\tWith a multitude of edible offerings, check out Chelan Fresh Farms, Dickey Farms, Maui Gold Pineapples, Melissa’s Produce, Miami Fruit, Pearson Farm, and Wunsch Family Farm.
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\n\thttps:\/\/hungryharvest.net\/<\/a>
\n\tOrder fresh seasonal produce with lots of character, nutrition, and great flavor. End food waste.
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\n\thttps:\/\/www.indianriverdirect.com\/<\/a>
\n\tThis family-owned business delivers fresh freestone South Carolina peaches, Michigan blueberries, grapefruit, Navel oranges, Super Sweet Orri tangerines, and pecans, to multiple cities in 5 different US States. While it is recommended to pre-order peaches, walk-up customers are welcome always. This family keeps us well-informed with e-mails and texts as reminders. All you have to do is follow their delivery schedule for the city\/state of your choice. On that date, drive to the designated location, park, pickup your order.
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\n\thttps:\/\/www.myfruittruck.com\/<\/a>
\n\tLet’s meet in the parking lot. Order your box(es) of fresh semi-cling or freestone Georgia peaches, Colorado Palisade peaches, nectarines, dark cherries, Rainier cherries, blackberries, Florida strawberries, Bartlett pears, citrus, and more seasonal fruit as it changes monthly. Plus pecans and honey. The Fruit Truck drives to multiple cities in 18+ different US States. This family happily sends e-mails and texts as reminders. All you have to do is follow their delivery schedule for the city\/state of your choice. On that date, drive to the designated lot, park, pickup your order. It’s that simple. When growing season is over, order their Online Market products.
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\n\thttps:\/\/www.bobopoultry.com\/<\/a>
\n\tOne of the best.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.dartagnan.com\/<\/a>
\n\tExcellent source for meats, game, poultry, duck, and charcuterie.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.heritagefoodsusa.com\/<\/a>
\n\tHeritage Foods USA – 100% pasture raised heritage breeds. As they say, “Gastronomy Starts on The Farm”. Read about the devoted farmers who work with Heritage Foods. Learn about breeds, products, and restaurants who purchase from this company. You can stock your own kitchen with some of the best food available in the USA.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.nimanranch.com\/<\/a>
\n\tNiman Ranch supports the nation’s largest network of family farmers and ranchers. Products are all-natural meats raised by small family farmers committed to sustainable and humane practices.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/livestockconservancy.org\/<\/a>
\n\tHelp save Heritage Breeds.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tItaly’s Artisan Pastifici – These trusted pasta producers are among Italy’s best. \n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.benedettocavalieri.it\/en\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.lacampofilone.it\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.filoteapasta.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/martellifoods.com\/brand\/martelli-artisan-pasta\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tFor lovers of salumi, import regulations often prevent us from enjoying cured salami, hams, and sausages on a regular basis. The following companies are based in the USA and produce excellent salumi. Founded and operated by Italians who learned this culinary art in Italy, their products are a bite of Italian lusciousness.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.creminelli.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/laquerciashop.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.tempestaartisansalumi.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.olli.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.salumeriabiellese.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.green.earth\/blog\/5-types-of-ecosystems\/<\/a>
\n\tForest, Grassland, Desert, Tundra, Aquatic Ecosystems explained. Current projects and resources. Measure your carbon footprint with their online carbon calculator tool.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/ecosystem\/<\/a>
\n\tThis article is written for Grades 4-12+, but provides a basic comprehensive reminder for adults, too.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/13652486\/<\/a>
\n\tThis journal promotes understanding of the impacts of global change on biological systems and solutions.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.nongmoproject.org\/<\/a>
\n\tThe Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices.\n<\/p>\n
\n\thttps:\/\/www.nationalaquaculture.org\/<\/a>
\n\tThe National Aquaculture Association provides good reference for anyone concerned about the production of marine and freshwater organisms under controlled conditions. This topic should be of concern to anyone who consumes seafood. Much of the seafood sold in the USA is imported from countries with questionable aquaculture practices and very poor hygiene conditions. The NAA sponsors Culinary Education Workshops for chefs, retailers, teachers, and healthcare providers.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tSouthern Shrimp Alliance<\/strong>
\n\thttps:\/\/www.shrimpalliance.com\/<\/a>
\n\tSouthern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) dedicates resources to legal, legislative, and regulatory issues that impacts tens of thousands of businesses that produce wild-caught U.S. shrimp in eight states. Information on why purchasing wild American shrimp is preferable to shrimp raised in foreign aquaculture where addition of antibiotics and chemicals is commonplace, and where plants often have sub-standard health conditions, too. Since shrimp is the most popular seafood, learn what to buy for maintaining your health.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tMarine Stewardship Council<\/strong>
\n\thttps:\/\/www.msc.org\/<\/a>
\n\tMarine Stewardship Council. Certified sustainable seafood information. Select a country to learn what MSC labeled seafood is available in your country. Support fisheries that help protect resources.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tSustainable America<\/strong>
\n\thttps:\/\/www.sustainableamerica.org\/<\/a>
\n\tMake an impact. Initiatives, services, and great resources.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tSustainable Table<\/strong>
\n\thttps:\/\/gracecommunicationsfoundation.org\/food-advocacy\/<\/a>
\n\tGrace Communications Foundation, ecocentric, sustainable agriculture food policy and economics.\n<\/p>\n