Making a Difference

I was honored to be a part of this amazing effort to shed some light on what great things are happening in the New England Food system.  This video highlights the people we met and showcases the passion they have for bettering our lives through Food.  Enjoy!!

Changing the way we eat

I am convinced, more than ever, that we need to fundamentally change what we eat and how that food is grown and raised.  I was so moved by my trip through New England and the people that I met, that I am personally working to change my diet in ways that will not only sustain my body but also sustain the small farmer.  In two weeks I will give a talk at the Westport Art Center in CT, to discuss the role of photography as an instrument of change.   Details to come...

And we are done -- Not!

The Farm To Table Cycle trip has come to a close and now we dig deep, edit images, and begin the process of telling the fantastic stories that we encountered.  For now, you can read updates over on our 'Micro' blog site -- www.farmtotablecycle.com where we will be posting images and telling short versions of these stories.   Shortly, I will have the Farm To Table Cycle photo essay online where more images and a few words will be shared with all.

For now, a huge thanks to all of the people that helped make this extraordinary trip possible.  I am once again honored and humbled buy the lives of so many people doing such inspirational things.

Day 8

We are more than half way done with our trip and simply blown away by the things being done in all of the communities to create a more vibrant and sustainable food system.  From the Food Project of Boston that works to bring youth and adults together in a dynamic urban environment; to the Exeter Food Pantry that provides a place of hope for those with less means.

The stories go on and on, with not enough time in the day for me to write them up.  So, head over to our micro blog site where the Wholesome Wave team is sharing stories and a few of the images I have captured along the way.  Our Instagram feed continues to be a place of daily inspiration as I share snippets along the way.

The Photo Essay will get built out as time permits and will provide everyone with a comprehensive visual look back at this journey.  Today we are off to a school and then more Markets.  Saturday we will be at the very large Portsmouth market, so if you are in the area come on down and find us.

Peace -

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Day 4

Day four is winding down and it feels like we have been doing this a while.  The people we are meeting, the stories being told, the food being grown, the chefs working their mastery, and the people who just want access to fresh, local, foods are all conspire to humble and inspire me.

We have attended three markets between Connecticut and Rhode Island; Visited four farms, from large to the very small; eaten at three amazing restaurants whose chefs have a passion for locally sourced food and a vision for how they want transform those ingredients into their own unique masterpieces.

But more important than any of those stats are the people that we have met and their impact either as consumers, producers or facilitators in the entire food ecosystem.  I have a load of images that I am editing and hope to get those up on my Stories site shortly so that I can begin to share with you what I am seeing, learning and feeling.  In the meantime, I will keep sending out brief updates on Instagram, Twitter, and FB to wet your appetite for the story that is slowiy unfolding.

Tomorrow I ride to Boston from Providence where I will visit another farm, meet more inspiring people and once again dine at a restaurant that features fresh locally sourced fair.

A special thanks to those that have helped me out on this journey to date.  No names needed, you know who you are and I am eternally grateful for your hospitality and generosity.

More to come...

Two Weeks until I Roll

In two weeks, on September 11th, the Farm To Table Cycle starts.  An opportunity for everyone to look at the vibrant food ecosystem that exists throughout the country and especially in New England.  Follow along here, on Facebook and at www.farmtotablecycle.com.

A Catalyst for Change

I often ask myself how can I make a difference.  How can I use the skills and the passions that I have, to affect a change for the positive. Over the last several years, as I have traveled the world, I have come to believe in the power of the lone traveler to break down barriers and in the ability of imagery to open our eyes to the world around us.

With these brief thoughts, I am super stoked to announce my first effort to proactively make a difference in a cause that I feel strongly about.  In conjunction with Wholesome Wave, I will embark on a Journey through New England this September documenting the rich and vibrant local food systems and how this organization is reshaping the way we all have access to fresh foods.

It is my and our hope, that by using a simple bicycle,  along with my camera, I will be able to tell the story of the people, the organizations, the communities and the farms that are working so hard to bring all of us, but especially the undeserved, fresh,  locally grown food.

The story will unfold at our new Micro Site -- www.farmtotablecycle.com and on my stories site. I hope you will follow along, contribute to the cause where you can, and if you are in the path of this trip, come out and join me at any event or cycling leg.

We all have the power to make a difference.

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