Food Trucks, Farmers Markets, Pop-ups — discuss, DC

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on June 19, 2013 · 1 Comment 

Ever been to the curated food-lovers’ mecca that is Union Market DC? Well, here’s your excuse. A publication I write for is co-hosting an event with Smart Growth America this Thursday night to discuss “Food in the City: how food trucks, farmers markets and more shape D.C.’s new dining scene.” Show up early and we … Continue reading →

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Growing herbs: The Best Idea I’ve Had This Spring

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on May 10, 2013 · 6 Comments 

It began with a little basil. Last spring, I planted some in a window box on the side of our house. The side that apparently got more bugs than sun. It had a good run, providing me plenty to sprinkle into my scrambled eggs, but not quite enough for the giant batch of pesto I … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Misconceptions about Ag & Farmers

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on March 14, 2013 · 3 Comments 

  Photos from the past year, covering Virginia agriculture. I got an ag email today that I just have to share. You see, it’s Virginia Agriculture Week starting March 17, so I’ve been getting all sorts of info goodies from the state’s Department of Agriculture (and it’s fabulous communications director, Elaine Lidholm) in the week … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Virginia Farm-to-Table conference

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment 

It took some prodding from an ice cream-making farmer I met for a story, but boy was I glad I decided to attend at least one day of the Virginia Farm-to-Table conference last week. Sure, it was a 3-hour drive to Wyers Cave, Va., but waiting there was a wealth of food story ideas and the people … Continue reading →

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