Founded in Bend in 2008 by Judy Petullo, VegNet Bend is a local nonprofit that raises awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet for reasons including health, animal rights and Earth preservation. It all started six months after Petullo lost her daughter in a car accident. “I was walking downtown and saw a pamphlet […]
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A New Wave
Volcanic wonders in Central Oregon
Central Oregon isn’t known for being well-hydrated. So intrepid farmers have to find creative ways to ensure their crops get enough water and weather extreme changes in temperature. That’s why local company Volcano Veggies is embracing aquaponics, a method that builds on hydroponics by growing plants in water that is naturally fertilized by aquatic creatures. […]