Dirt-to-Dinner

OUR MISSION

Connecting you with the global and local food system and its importance to you and your family — from dirt to dinner.

Are GMOs Bad for the Environment?
On the contrary. In fact, here's a different way to spell the word green: GE – Genetic Engineering. GE technology includes genetically modified organisms, which some critics claim harm the environment. But in reality, GMOs help farmers use pesticides responsibly, conserve water and increase soil health while increasing their crop yield.

The African Swine Fever Epidemic: Are We at Risk?

Many of us are unaware of issues affecting our food supply — we expect the foods we enjoy to be readily available at reasonable prices. But what if the bacon and pork loins we place in our grocery carts became harder to find? Or prohibitively expensive? The devastating disease called African Swine Fever, a pig virus similar to the flu, has made this a potential reality in Asia while also raising concerns for global pork production, forcing countries to increase supply of other proteins.

Food Safety, Food Trade

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Global Food

Solein: A Space-Age Protein

We’ve heard of animal-based, plant-based and cell-based proteins, but how about air-based proteins? Solar Foods is reversing carbon emissions by pioneering a protein with carbon dioxide and renewable electricity, a feat with potential to address sustainability and world hunger. But how feasible is this protein?

Food Security, Food Technology
Global Food

The Case for New Breeding Technologies

With the global population to top 9 billion and climate change reducing crop yields by 25-30% by 2050, how will we keep everyone fed? Technological innovations, such as gene editing and synthetic biology, offer tools to meet the demand — if they are allowed to move forward.

Food Security, Food Technology
Global Food

How Blockchain is Disrupting the Ag Supply Chain

There is no doubt the ag industry needs a way to accurately and securely track and monitor its entire supply chain, and it needs to be scalable to handle the needs of one of the largest logistical operations in the world - a feat not for the faint of heart. Enter Blockchain.

Food Regulations and Policy, Food Technology
Nutrition

Comparing Traditional & Alternative Burgers

Plant-based burgers are popping up everywhere! And while we've heard about their positive impact on our planet, what about the nutritional value? What are the differences between alt meat, beef, and veggie burgers?

Food Ingredients, Health