Kent State Interns

Have you ever looked into what foods grow where you live? Many have not. Most people go to the grocery store and buy their produce year-round, without ever considering that those foods are not actually traditionally grown year-round. And that’s completely okay! But I want to challenge you to learn about your locally grown foods, and even try some of them! A great place to start would be your own local farmer’s market. This is perfect because most farmers’ markets are starting back up and/or moving back outside in April-June! Some local farmers/ markets near the Kent State Campus are: The Haymaker Farmer’s Market: Outdoor season begins April 4th, open from 10-1 on Franklin Ave. downtown Kent.  Thrive Together Farmer’s Market: Tuesdays from 3-6 pm, June 16-September 1st – 999 East Maine St., Ravenna, OH. Stow Community Farmer’s Market: Saturdays from 9-12:30, May 30th-October 6th – 1567 Pilgrim Drive, Stow, OH.  Hudson Farmer’s Market: 9-12:30, June 6th-October 10th – On the ...

              Many of us try to incorporate environmentally conscience decisions into our lifestyles—bringing canvas bags to the grocery store, drinking out of reusable water bottles, or maybe you drive a hybrid.   Whatever it is, you’re contributing by helping the planet and reducing your carbon footprint.               What you may or may not know is that you can also decrease your carbon footprint through your meal choices.   The most well known strategy is to go vegetarian or vegan. However, some of us (me included!) may find it difficult to give up meat, cheese, and eggs altogether. The good news is that you don’t have to give up some of your favorite foods to eat green. So what do you do if you want to live more sustainably, eat healthy, and eat meat!   In the following post I hope to give some tips about eating more sustainably, without giving up ...