The Locavore’s Guide to Understanding Food and Farming Terminology
An expanding glossary breaking down some of the most common terminology you may encounter as buyers, and what they really mean in practice.
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From Rani Athani to Khadkya Ambemohar: Why Conserving Indigenous Rice Varieties Matters for the Future
Once home to 1,00,000 native rice varieties, only a few thousand survive in India today. To understand the impact of this loss on our food systems, we spoke to Shailesh Awate, co-founder of OOO Farms, about why preserving and reviving these varieties is at the centre of their work, and the promise this holds in a rapidly warming world.
For Rakesh Koli, Time Moves Differently Out at Sea
In this photo feature, Sharvin Jangle and Sarthak Chand accompany fisherman Rakesh Koli as he walks them through his daily rhythms, shares sea stories and childhood memories, and speaks of what it means to work with the tide.
Watermelon Rind Rotti: Arpitha Bhat and Sarojini
A Longing for Home story from LFC Bengaluru about a grandmother’s summer ritual of making watermelon rind dosa.
How Food Producers in the Mountains Navigate Unseasonal Rains
From harvesting honey to growing indigenous vegetables, unpredictable rainfall severely impacts the food we eat. In the face of such varying weather patterns, farmers and producers, including The Locavore’s partners, often have to contend with challenges such as landslides, logistical hurdles, and even changes in local diets.
Tracing and Archiving Personal Memories Through Taste
Workshop facilitated by Mukta Patil, Projects Editor at The Locavore
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