Shelby Vittek, Author at Modern Farmer
Fighting Food Waste, One Swipe at a Time

Apps such as Too Good to Go are helping consumers rescue meals that would otherwise... (more)

Shelby Vittek
February 6, 2022
In Search of Sustainable Spirits

Author Shanna Farrell wants more people to care about the agricultural aspects of whiskey, tequila,... (more)

Shelby Vittek
October 15, 2021
What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers

We’ve reached that point in late summer when my pepper plants are producing more than... (more)

Shelby Vittek
August 19, 2021
How Signing Up for a CSA Transformed the Way I Cook

I signed up for my first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership when I was in... (more)

Shelby Vittek
July 11, 2021
It’s a Great Time to Find a Local Egg Dealer

First came the chickens, then came the eggs. When Helen Baldus acquired her first two... (more)

Shelby Vittek
June 21, 2021
From Farm Gate to Restaurant Plate

The journey food takes from a farm to your plate (or glass) is often long... (more)

Shelby Vittek
June 9, 2021
Can We Fix the Global Food System by 2045?

Many experts agree that our food system is broken, leaving billions of people either under... (more)

Shelby Vittek
June 8, 2021
The Craft Beer Industry Reckons with Widespread Allegations of Abuse

Last Tuesday, Brienne Allan, a brewer and production manager for Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts,... (more)

Shelby Vittek
May 18, 2021
The CSA’s Roots in Black History

Last spring, farms across the country saw a surge in demand for their CSA programs,... (more)

Shelby Vittek
May 17, 2021
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