Today is Labor Day, and in honor of this holiday, we would like to take a moment to revisit and celebrate those who labor on our behalf. Who are these people? They are the farmers, the manufacturers, and the artisans who help bring good food to our tables. They also teach us how to get the most out of our food, whether they are educating us about the glories of salt or the artistic qualities of butterfat.
Here is a look back at 15 farm visits and expert interviews with people who are passionately committed to bringing good food into our lives.
Bringing us whole grains, gluten-free mixes and more: Bob's Red Mill
Some of the best milk you can drink: A Visit to Snowville Creamery
An Oregon berry farm in action: Berry Farm & Cannery Tour
Mark Bitterman is crazy about salt: 5 Simple Truths about Salt
Geeking out over coffee: A Visit With Coava
See 10 more below...
Steven Smith demonstrates the art of tea: On Brewing a Perfect Cup of Tea
Talking cheese with Gorden Edgar: Cheese Buyer of Rainbow Grocery
Kitchen tour and more with Jeni: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Behind the scenes at Taza: How Chocolate is Made
Coffee roastery tour: Equator Coffees and Teas
Hard-working Wisconsin farm: A Visit To Otter Creek Organic Farm
A farm in the Santa Ynez Valley: Summerset Farm
A farm off the PCH near Los Angeles and Malibu: Vital Zuman Sustainable Farm
A peek into a working goat farm: Catapano Dairy
Looking at how cheese is made: Valley View Farm - The Creamery Tour
Watch out for another very inspiring visit soon to a rather unusual family farm...
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Comments (4)
Labor day isn't a day to honor those "who labor on our behalf." Labor day is a day to celebrate trade and labor unions. So a more appropriate post would have been about UNITE HERE who represent a lot of folks in food service. Or the Teamsters who represent a lot of people in the meatpacking industry. We don't pretend Memorial Day is in remembrance who everyone who has died, let's not bastardize Labor Day and pretend it is for everyone who has worked.
Well said Kassie!!
@Kassie that is up for dispute depending on who we think may have started the holiday. In any case, the US Dept. of Labor defines the holiday as such, currently:
"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country"
Kudos to farmers and artisans who work so hard and provide all in the community.