I think a lot of it has to do with over-ordinancing. So, it's hard to get fruit trees planted because they attract bees, which might sting people. They drop fruit onto the ground, which could be hazardous if you step on it and fall. It's messy.
Those are some of the reasons Megan Betz hypothesizes why community orchards aren't as ubiquitous as community gardens. She takes us on tour of the Bloomington Community Orchard.
From Harvest Public Media, why some say Right To Farm legislation pits farmer against farmer. And, forensic testing to spot antibiotics in milk.
Then, we go on the hunt with an Indianapolis dumpster diver.
And, Chef Bob Adkins throws together some pickled eggs.