Beetlebung Farm, LLC was formed with the purpose of helping families and communities become empowered to grow their own food. We work to put these good intentions into action so that people can see, smell and taste the high-quality foods their own back yards can yield. Beetlebung Farm is a forward-thinking, goal-oriented business developed with the intent of making the most of our community’s extraordinary lands and resources. Our goal is to help individuals and families benefit from the traditions of farming on Martha's Vineyard. We work directly with families, planning and carrying out their seasonal growing plans by way of prolonged and efficient growing systems. Our focus carries the traditions of the past into the present, creating a communal spirit centered upon our most precious natural resources. If you are interested in utilizing our resources and expertise to begin growing in your back (or front) yard or just to grow more food than last season, please email us at contact@beetlebungfarm.com.

Chris Fischer and Jake Ferreira.
www.beetlebungfarm.com

Edgartown’s Sixth Grade Class benefiting from a creative curriculum, which uses community resources Tuesday Feb 24, at 7:00 PM on Channel 13 Wednesday Feb 25, at 8:30 PM on Channel 13

NAIROBI - The Obama administration reversed years of US policy yesterday by calling for a treaty to cut mercury pollution, which it described as the world's gravest chemical problem.

Some 6,000 tons of mercury enter the environment each year, about a third generated by power stations and coal fires. Much settles into the oceans where it enters the food chain and is concentrated in predatory fish like tuna.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/
articles/2009/02/17/
us_seeks_mercury_reduction_treaty/

TOKSOOK BAY, Alaska — Beyond the fishing boats, the snug homes and the tanks of diesel fuel marking this Eskimo village on the Bering Sea, three huge wind turbines tower over the tundra. Their blades spin slowly in a breeze cold enough to freeze skin.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/
business/18alaska.html?_r=1&hp

Every Wednesday night during the long dreary months of winter a special treat is in store for islanders. Fortunately for us, Robert Lionette, the superb chef from Zephrus Restaurant, happens to be a dyed in the wool supporter of eating local. Through his collaboration with the Island Grown Initiative, he has been able to familiarize himself and his staff with the rich variety of produce that are grown on our local island farms, and in the winter it isn’t just root vegetables.

Go to the Sustainable section for the rest of the article.