Here’s a link to a good editorial from Michael Pollan in The Nation in which he argues that we in the U.S. should call the farm bill the food bill and not leave negotiations up to the big ag states because food and how it... (2 replies, last updated by Morton the Mousse September 2, 2006)

Today’s (7/10/07) San Francisco Chronicle featured a story about Bay Area food people (including Michael Pollan, also Steve Sullivan of Acme Bread among others) hoping to influence the currently debated farm bill to shift... (0 replies, last updated by alfairfax July 10, 2007)

Turning homeward from Valley Ford, I retraced my route on the Bodega Highway to stop at Bill's Farm Basket for the next leg of the West Sonoma County road trip. Now that my friend no longer lives near this small roadside... (3 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 31, 2006)

I am SO happy – Full Belly Farm heirloom tomatoes, dry farmed tomatoes in 2 sizes, at least 6 different kind of peaches, all delicious. Bill Fujimoto is going to singlehandedly raise the quality of produce “East of... (5 replies, last updated by toutenu October 30, 2009)

a nice experience except for the bread. Also in Billings we had dinner at Q Cuisine. Very stylish room, service was erratic – some dishes were removed from our table and some weren’t. The menu claimed wild salmon... (0 replies, last updated by DriverPhil June 10, 2007)

I might be moving to Billings, MT in the near future. I am originally from NYC, and kind of nervous about the chow options in Billings. Based on all of the research that I’ve been doing, the pickings look really slim. I did... (18 replies, last updated by lizzieberry55 August 19, 2007)

There’s a very good article in today’s food section in the Herald about sustainable fishing and what to eat and buy and what not to. Two Bills got a very good write-up. Just wondering who’s been there and what... (14 replies, last updated by jtandlich July 13, 2009)

eaters on how to pinch pennies in this inflationary environment. We currently belong to 3 CSAs, Eating with the Seasons, Full Belly Farm and Frog Hollow (for fruit only). We like Eating with the Seasons because it offers choice,... (53 replies, last updated by greedygirl May 30, 2008)

The Thursday evening farmers market in Windsor (Sonoma County) features a number of booths offering prepared foods. The longest line seemed to be for the hand-dipped corn dogs by Uncle Bill. With Carrie’s post about the... (10 replies, last updated by wolfe July 22, 2009)

Does anyone know of any retail outlets closer to new York than Riverhead that sell Briarmere Farms pies ??? (2 replies, last updated by Ann McL December 6, 2001)

I’ve been to Flatbush Farm for drinks and some small plates but I had never been for a full dinner. What a treat We started with the pizza with sheep’s milk ricotta and figs. This was delicious and comforting. I loved... (19 replies, last updated by ginsbera November 19, 2009)

Hi all. Can anyone who has been to the farm post their comments/reviews of the place? Is it possible to go and return on the same day? Do they accept reservation for just a table for two? I’d like to go there to celebrate a... (14 replies, last updated by eatingzen March 30, 2004)

FYI: The April 11, 2008 edition of PBS' "Bill Moyers Journal" is a set of stories on hunger in America and the demand for food shelf items, the Farm Bill and the series of Washinton Post articles exposing the inherent... (1 reply, last updated by cayjohan April 12, 2008)

to get sustainable food into institutions, such as schools, in america? along the same lines, what are a few of the most important changes to food policy/farm bill, etc. that would help to transform the current u.s. approach to... (70 replies, last updated by local257 July 24, 2009)

So Santa Cruz County may be lacking in variety of restaurants, but everyday I rejoice in the abundance of produce and wonderful markets here! For instance, we picked up a dozen Miyagi oysters (pic below) from Bill the Oyster Man... (1 reply, last updated by soquelcalifornia January 4, 2007)