News — Organic Food

Did you know that the Scarlet Tanager, with its dazzling red feathers and striking black wings, is one of the most stunning birds gracing our forests? These incredible creatures make their home in the lush deciduous forests of eastern North America during the summer and embark on an awe-inspiring journey to South America for the winter. However, the Scarlet Tanager is facing some challenging times, and it's up to us to help turn the tide in their favor.

In spring, the anticipation of the return of migratory birds, including warblers, adds a sense of wonder to the season. Among these avian travelers are the 'coffee birds,' a term that is at the heart of our Birds & Beans coffee mission. Our Bird Friendly coffee roasts bear such as Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Wood Thrush, Baltimore Oriole, American Redstart, and Kingbirds, to highlight the connection between coffee cultivation and bird habitats.Birds & Beans sources its coffee from family farms certified as shade-grown and 'Bird Friendly' by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, underscoring its commitment to sustainable practices. These farms, resembling...

As the growing season ends in much of our country, local farm stands overflow with 'good food'. We are lucky to live in an area where there are several farm stands, a weekly farmers market, and some very good local seafood. We make it a priority to support local farm families. These hardworking stewards of the land put in long hours and take a real interest in what they grow, raise, and sell. We buy regularly from our local The King Farm, now in its 200th year. The current generation is working with other farms and food producers to offer...

This year I have been bringing you stories of farmers, ranchers, and organizations that are dedicated to providing 'real & good' food and drink. These are products that are good for farmers and their workers, biodiversity, our families' tables, and the Earth we all share.