Farm Star Mary's Blog

Onions are a kitchen staple, adding depth and flavor to countless dishes. But did you know that not all onions are created equal? Enter Vidalia® Sweet Onions!

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and as the weather continues to get warm, many people start spending more time outside. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it’s also one of the most preventable!

Hey there, super moms! As we juggle the chaos of daily life, it's easy to forget about the most important person in the equation – YOU! Self-care isn't selfish; it's a vital ingredient for your well-being and happiness. So, let's dive into seven fun and fabulous self-care tips to help you recharge and nurture yourself:

Meet Dr. Joe Esposito, known as 'Dr. Joe' to his patients and listeners. With over four decades in wellness, Dr. Joe is dedicated to helping others achieve peak performance in health and life. Through global lectures and 'The Dr. Joe Show,’ he shares practical holistic health strategies. As an award-winning author and with board certifications in chiropractic, orthopedics, pain management, and clinical nutrition, his expertise empowers tens of thousands to overcome health challenges daily, so we thought we needed to get to know him, too!

This March, I returned to the Southeast Produce Council's annual trade show event Southern Exposure. I was teary with appreciation and gratitude to be among these fabulous folks and at such an awesome event. This was a special time as we all joined together to recognize and appreciate our unsung heroes ... farmers - and appreciate their produce! Read more about the highlights!

If you haven't become familiar with CAFOs, then you've been able to stay sheltered from the underbelly of farming. It is not pretty, far from perfect, and leaves a pretty large wake of distress in the lives of farmers – and for those who care about where their food comes from and how it is grown. One organization has taken on the mission to change it for the better – one farmer at a time. Meet the Transfarmation Project!

It's National Farm Workers Awareness week this month and the perfect time to pay some much-needed respect and attention to this essential group of people in the farms and fields everyday! Without them, where would our food be? Learn a bit more and how one company is making a difference!

In a world where factory farming, also known as CAFOs, often subjects animals to unimaginable cruelty and confinement, organizations like Mercy For Animals are leading the charge for change. I had the privilege of sitting down with AJ Albrecht, the Managing Director, US & Canada, of this passionate organization, to delve into their mission and the possibilities for a more compassionate future.

After twelve years at the helm of Farm Star Living, passionately championing farming and farmers, I've come to recognize the opportunity to broaden our scope. It's not just about our commitment to agriculture anymore; it's about providing a platform for other companies advocating for improved approaches to farms and food. Discover more about this evolution and our vision for the future.

As part of our new series EXPERTS of EMPOWERMENT, meet Tiffany Barrett, MS, RD, CSO, LDMs, providing personalized nutrition advice to patients who are undergoing cancer treatment and supervising all Winship Cancer locations – one of the leading cancer centers in the USA. She shares her tips and insights with us as to how nutrition is essential for the care in patients battling or surviving cancer, and in us all.