Fire’s Historic Use/Future Potential as a Tool in Food Systems
I believe we as humans have an innate connection to fire. Anyone who’s warmed their hands by the campfire on a cold evening knows well the connection I speak of, the dance of the fire as if it is a living thing. Indigenous Americans understood this as well as any.
Jim Chamberlin
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Keynote Examines Crucial Issue of Food Sovereignty
Food sovereignty advocate and author Diane Wilson (Dakota) wants us to know that the local food movement is actually a very old idea.
Jenny Hill
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Why "Reduce" Instead of "Recycle?"
November 18 of this year was the 25th anniversary of Use Less Stuff Day, traditionally the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Use Less Stuff...
Jenny Hill
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Yard Waste or Garden Gold?
In the fall, once the gardens are put to bed, many of us feel the urge to “clean up” our yards. We tend to label fallen leaves, pine...
Jenny Hill
Oct 29, 20213 min read
How to Handle the Harvest
There are options for how to handle the overabundance that is likely pushing against your fridge door’s capability to seal (or is this just my fridge?). Eat right now, eat soon, or preserve/prepare for later consumption, or find a new home – these are the options we’ll be addressing.
HDT Team
Sep 12, 20184 min read
Screen Free Week Observations
Entire schools, and communities across the nation participate in Screen Free Week, endeavoring to not use any screens during non school and work hours. No smart phones, no video games, no TV, no computers, no screens of any kind
HDT Team
May 11, 20184 min read
Back to Basics 2018 – A Review (With Pictures!)
The vendor fair is great place to catch up with old friends. Photo by HDT Staff. There were over 260 early registrations, with many more walk-ins. It was a really busy day! Photo by HDT Staff. Boondock Enterprises had a workshop on jelly making and joined the vendor fair for the first time this year. Photo by HDT Staff. Some of the samples were hits. Photo by HDT Staff. Dave enjoyed the horseradish jelly. Photo by HDT Staff. Phil Hunsicker and Mike Duvall of the MN DNR entert
HDT Team
Jan 29, 20181 min read
“Freshwater Friends” Eco Camp Sessions a Success.
Three of our four 2017 Freshwater Friends Eco Camps are in the books. Our campers have ventured on field trips, eaten straight from the garden, and learned a bit about our environment.
HDT Team
Jul 17, 20172 min read
J. Drake Hamilton Talks MN Renewable Jobs
No doubt the energizing keynote speaker had something to do with Back to Basics 2017 was the largest most attended B2B, yet. J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy, spoke for an hour on the state of the renewable energy market in its current state and its future prospects.
HDT Team
Mar 1, 20171 min read