Dirt-to-Dinner

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

The Green New Deal: Where's the Beef?

The Green New Deal calls on the U.S. to take a leading role in reducing emissions through “economic transformation.” The references to farming and agriculture’s footprint have generated a lot of discussion among the farming community.

Preparing for Pests: A Gardener’s Guide

What is the difference between organic and conventional pesticides? We’ve read about pesticides in our cereal, tea, and food, but what about our natural home garden? Organic pesticides are not always the best option for efficacy and the local ecosystem.

Soil and Crop Management

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Nutrition

Coming Soon to Your Favorite Foods: The New Nutrition Facts Label

After 25 years, the nutrition facts panel is getting an update! Many businesses have already converted to the new label, which begs the question: what changes have been made and what do they mean to me?

Health
Nutrition

The (Potential) Power of CBD

CBD may reduce stress, anxiety, and inflammation, and is a promising therapeutic agent in the battle against epilepsy, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Food Ingredients, Health
Nutrition

The 3 Triggers of Chronic Inflammation

Are you inflamed? There are three main reasons your body could have chronic inflammation: digestive issues, obesity, and ingesting too many toxins.

Diet, Health
Sustainable Agriculture

Soil: It is much more than Dirt

Have you ever thought about what lies beneath our feet? The soil is responsible for 95% of the food we eat and supports human life in multiple ways. Keeping soil healthy is very important.

Soil and Crop Management

Global Food

Saving Chocolate, One ‘Kiss’ at a Time

As you enjoy sweet chocolate confections today, consider this – the cacao tree is under threat from deforestation, pests and diseases, and climate change. Can it be saved by scientific intervention? Ethos Chocolate has come up with a clever promotion to help consumers embrace the possibility.