Profeta Farms
Organic Farm BlogIs organic food really healthier, and does it warrant the extra expense?
The title to this blog represents a debate that has raged for quite some time now. People understand that organic farming is more expensive because the process requires more manual labor and prohibits the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, GMOs, etc. In...
Our Co-Founder and CEO Talks About Our Market’s Hydroponic Wall
Click the image above to hear our co-founder Paul Profeta talk about the hydroponic wall you see when you enter our new Market. "You might ask why we would want to grow vegetables in the market and not just out on the farm. There is a reason. Most people do not...
Sustainable or Regenerative? Which Should We Strive For?
You don’t have to look far to see the term “sustainable” tossed around like so many other buzzwords that seem to have overtaken the marketplace…
I met Alice Waters: A Foodie Fan Moment!
I got to meet Alice Waters! We got our picture taken together, AND I told her all about my farm! In the world of local, organic farm food, this is like getting a personal moment with your rock star idol. I learned about Alice Waters in nutrition school. As...
Commonly-Used Farm Chemical Deemed A Probable Carcinogen By The UN
Associated Press medical writer, Maria...
USDA Failure To Police “Certified Organic” Egg Operations
One of the largest egg producers in the country is “Eggland’s Best” located in Saranac, Michigan. The President is Greg Herbruck. Eggland’s Best houses almost 2 million birds in nine buildings. Each building has three hens per square foot. Draw a square foot on a...
Should You Go Gluten-Free?
It seems like every day I encounter more people who are on gluten-free diets, and see more gluten-free products on the grocery store shelves. The way people used to say, “I don’t eat red meat,” they now say, “I’m gluten-free, and I feel so much better. I...
Coke And Pepsi Project Themselves As Advocates For Public Health While Donating Tens Of Millions To Prevent Taxation Of Sugary Drinks
This blog is not based on my own research but rather a New York Times article written by Anahad O’Connor in October of 2016 based on the findings published in an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine which was written by Michael Siegel, a...
Can You Trust the USDA?
We all hope that the USDA's mission is to protect the quality and nutritiousness of our food supply while making sure that merchants are selling us what they promise. It is a basic equation: We pay taxes to hire them to protect us. If the protection is not...
The “Feedlot” Model Of Beef Production
On certified organic farms, beef cattle, dairy cattle and swine are rotated on fields planted with cover crops. The animals’ manure droppings help build nutrients for row crops in succeeding rotations. Beef cattle raised in this model are pasture raised...
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Profeta Farms strives to create a diverse food system that promotes healthy soil, plants, animals, and people. Our onsite full-service Market carries a selection of farm fresh meats and produce, as well as foods thoughtfully prepared by our chefs. We’re here to help you revolutionize the way you eat.
