Over time, farming practices have evolved to use less energy, pesticides, water and other needed inputs to grow the foods we depend on. A type of farming…
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What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Climate change is affecting all our favorite foods—from avocado toast to acai bowls—and how farmers grow food matters more now than ever. One way farmers are improving…
Taking Another Look at GMO Crops: Q&A with a Farmer
Food production practices have evolved over the years to support food availability and choices for our ever-growing population. One of the tools is biotechnology. This technique has…
Farmers’ Market Food Safety 101
With the ushering in of warmer weather and more sunny days come thoughts of fresh produce and access to many of our favorite fruits and vegetables from…
Bringing Biotechnology to Life: An Educational Resource for Grades 7-10
Download the Curriculum “Bringing Biotechnology to Life” is a resource for science educators and others interested in learning more about biotechnology and its role in food production….
Earth Day 2019: Taking Some Time for Soil Appreciation
It’s no secret that without soil, we cannot produce food. But how much do most of us know about the sustainable practices farmers undertake to avoid and…
World Water Day 2019
Saving water from the “gate to the plate” and the “crop to the cup” is an important sustainability factor for farmers and food and beverage producers worldwide….
The Conventional vs Organic Produce Boxing Ring: Round 2019
Here comes another list wanting you to pick a winner in what we call the “conventional versus organic fruits and veggies boxing ring.” But the latest Environmental…
A Little Q&A on CRISPR Cows
While the majority of all our food has come from farms for hundreds of years, agricultural practices have changed over time, largely due to advances in farming technology. In…
