In May 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) was requested by the Member States to develop a Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health in the context of the rising burden of chronic diseases. A recent WHO/FAO expert consultation report on diet, nutrition and prevention of chronic diseases, sets population nutrient goals and recommends […]
Growing up with strong, hardworking grandmothers who were farmers, I appreciate the relationship between a woman and her farm. I vividly remember my days in the pasture with my maternal grandmother. This pasture is now the home of my sanctuary, my backyard garden. Discovering that my maternal great grandmother was a pineapple farmer is nostalgic, […]
According to Britannica Online, ‘infinity’ is the concept of something that is unlimited, endless, without bound. And applying this construct to our ideas of time and space, means ‘forever’. That’s the story behind the name of the popular wedding design consultation business, now baking supplies and home event décor store Infinity. “In coming up with […]
The level of customer service and professionalism that Kenrick Headley brings to this business – Quality Maintenance Services – is unmatched. In fact, his mantra is to be emulated – it’s not just about the money, but about providing quality service to our customers. “I want my work to speak for itself,” he said. Consumers […]
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) defines organic farming: “Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, … Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good […]
Jeff and Arona Forbes are what you can call ‘a match made in heaven’. Jeff grew up in a large family of 13. Arona came up in a family of 14. Jeff’s family was into livestock and Arona’s family farmed. “My father was what you would call a butcher I guess. We had animals that […]
‘Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.’ Anthony Bourdain What happens when world population continues to grow and natural resources are dwindling on a finite planet? Is it utopian to consider […]
The joy that comes with designing your own space, whether it’s your home or office and/or creating a unique experience for guests at your event, be it a birthday or Christmas party with or without a theme or a business conference, is just totally unsurpassed. As more persons think about this and feel the […]
“Sing a song Full of Faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song Full of the hope that the present has brought us” James Weldon Johnson Ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures interact with plants. It intersects culture, medicine, and mythology. In this article, we continue the discussion […]
