We talk quite a bit about the safety of pesticides and their federally regulated use by farmers to grow both conventional and organic produce. But we thought…
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Sustainability
Newsbite: Stop the Food Waste Confusion
Are you confused about “sell-by,” “best-by,” or “use-by” language and dates you see stamped on the packaging of your favorite foods and beverages? You are not alone!…
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Food Waste 101
Food waste is a huge issue piling up on the world’s dinner plate. And, while the U.S. is fortunate to enjoy one of the most productive and…
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Sustainable Food, Satisfied Consumer
Over the years, the Food and Health survey has found that consumers are concerned with sustainability when they make food and beverage purchases. This year’s survey is no…
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What You Need to Know About Farmers Markets and Food Safety
Summer time calls for barbecue, time at the pool and beach vacations. For any of these occasions, you may want to enjoy a nice slice of watermelon,…
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How the Healthy Pig Gets to the Market
I recently had the opportunity to attend the World Pork Expo (WPX) in Des Moines, Iowa. This annual meeting showcased strategies farmers and pork industry professionals use to…
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Food Evolution: The GMO Debate Hits the Theaters [VIDEO]
Few subjects about food and nutrition spark more intense discussions than genetic engineering, or GMOs. While no documentary is perfect, we were curious to see if the same…
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Enjoy a Variety of Food? Thank a Pollinator.
Imagine a beautiful, orange Monarch butterfly flying around your garden. Do you know why it’s there? Do you know what would happen if it wasn’t there? Probably…
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What are the REAL Facts About Conventional and Organic Foods?
What are the REAL facts about conventional and organic foods? – ProProfs » Quiz from ProProfs