Commercial Fishing Remains the Gold Standard for Sustainability
Contrary to an earlier, inaccurate report: Local, commercially caught fish remains your—and the planet’s—best choice.
Food Policy
On a Warming East End, Climate Change Affects Local Farmers
With the dangers of climate change looming over Long Island’s coastal landscape, farmers share what the future holds for the East End.
Ramps Are All the Rage. They’re Also on Their Way to Being Endangered
A call to ‘ramp’ up conservation efforts.
Suffolk County Falls in USDA Census of Statewide Agricultural Sales
But it’s not all bad news: Suffolk County still comes in first in total sales in crops.
Meet the Man Turning the East End’s Biggest ‘Nuisance’ into Nourishment
Nuisance permits are issued to promote population control. Are they also the key to feeding our local population?
Where Does Perry Gershon Stand on Food-Related Issues? We Asked Him
Ahead of the midterms, the Edible team had breakfast with Perry Gershon in Bridgehampton. Read on to find out where he stands on some of the issues that matter most.
33 Years In, Farm Aid Raises $53 Million for American Farmers
“If you drive a car and pass a farm stand,” said Neil Young, “you stop and make a purchase.” Can we get an amen?
When ICE Detains One of Your Food Community’s Own
To care about food—in that visceral, gut-wrenching, true way—is to care about the welfare of those who source, prepare, and serve it.
The Peconic Land Trust Is ‘Growing Farmers’ on the East End
Join the Peconic Land Trust on Friday, February 16, for a screening of the film Growing Farmers, followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Michael Halsband, and some favorite local farmers.
In Greenport, CAST Feeds a Community
Meet the organization working to feed the most vulnerable members of our community.
What Will Tonight’s Public Hearing in Southold Mean for Long Island Wine?
Proposed changes to the zoning code regarding wineries are up for debate in Southold tonight.
New Support for Long Island’s Next Generation of Farmers
New support from New York State and The Peconic Land Trust is coming to support Long Island’s newest farmers.
