by Shelley Argabrite | Oct 2, 2023 | Farmers, Funding, Grow Garrett, Nutrition
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for our local farms. We’re looking for vegetable and specialty meat farmers who are interested in working with us to receive financial and technical support to expand their infrastructure. It’s common...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 25, 2022 | Chronic Diseases, Community Programs, Garrett Growers, Nutrition, Veggies on the Move
The Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit within the Garrett County Health Department received a specific funding award to focus on infrastructure and access. For this special project, we are working closely with Willie Lantz, Melissa Bolyard, and Cheryl...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jun 24, 2022 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Nutrition, Veggies on the Move
The Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit within the Garrett County Health Department received another funding award!!!! For this special project, we are working closely with Willie Lantz and Melissa Bolyard as representatives of the Western Maryland...
by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 22, 2021 | Local Business, Nutrition, Recipes, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Locavore [LOH-kah-vore] noun 1. a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally This week we marry a classic Mediterranean recipe with the local, organically and sustainably grown, farm-fresh produce from the Backbone Food...
by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 21, 2021 | Local Business, Nutrition, Recipes, Resource, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C is serving up delicious dishes from fresh, local ingredients found at Backbone Food Farm! This particular salad is a personal family favorite that is easy to prepare and delivers satisfying flavors. Make yours today before our...
by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 14, 2021 | Local Business, Nutrition, Resource
“We realize the challenge of eating well given the choices of today’s global market. Chemical pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, and thousands of miles can come between you and a decent head of lettuce. We want to offer a local alternative at an affordable...
