Dirt-to-Dinner educates the curious consumer on how food travels from the farm to our forks. We use verified science to answer questions on our global food supply chain, sustainability in agriculture, the integrity of our food, and its nutrition.
Global Food and You
Understanding how food travels around the world and comes to your dinner plate.
Sustainable Agriculture
Investigating the sustainability of agricultural practices including new technologies.
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Food and Nutrition
Exploring the integrity of our food ingredients and its nutritional effect on our health.
Latest Posts
How Does the CDC Detect Foodborne Illnesses, like E. coli in Romaine lettuce?
The U.S. recently experienced a multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce. Five people died and hundreds became sick from eating the contaminated lettuce. Though the infected romaine is no longer for sale
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Genetic Engineering: The Future Insecticide?
The results of our survey on GMOs in Ag are in!
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Dear Juice Press…
Dear Juice Press, your fear-based marketing tactics are hurtful to farmers and spread false information to uninformed consumers.
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What is the Farm Bill — and why should you care?
The Dirt: Yesterday, June 13th, the United States Senate met to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill. This bill affects the lives of all Americans, but many of us don’t even know about it. Furthermore, the Bill is incredibly comprehensive and can be difficult to understand. D2D...
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Soil Microbes in the Spotlight
The beneficial qualities of soil microbes (i.e. good bacteria) are enabling farmers to reduce agricultural inputs and increase yield, thus helping them do more with less in order
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How Much Protein Should You Eat a Day?
Do you rely on protein powder to supplement your meals? Your body might not need the extra protein as much as you think…
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In the News: Soybeans and Pork and China Trade
Recently, the US and China have been locked in a battle of words over trade that has resulted in both countries threatening tariffs. The list of products impacted
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D2D on the Farm: Support Local Farms
Consumers love buying locally grown produce. But it seems consumers are also dictating how farmers should grow their crops. This is influencing how farmers do their job.
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A Stop Sign for Obesity?
Obesity is a global health challenge that requires action. Recently, Chile has adopted black stop sign labels to warn consumers of food products high in sugar, saturated fat, calories, and sodium.
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