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May 9,2019 Nutrition

Global Food

Where Do Our Fruits and Vegetables Come From?

Ever wonder where your fruits and vegetables come from? How are "seasonal" fresh fruits and vegetables readily available 365 days a year?
Sustainable Agriculture

Fair Oaks Farms: Taking Responsibility

Fair Oaks Farms has come under scrutiny for inhumane treatment to its calves. Find out how the farm's CEO has taken responsibility to better the operations of the farm, as well as the industry as a whole.
Sustainable Agriculture

The Farm Babe: An Ag Love Story

Have you ever bought something labeled organic or all-natural because it sounded ‘healthier’, even though you didn’t really know what it meant? Or quickly decided that GMOs and antibiotics are bad, without understanding why a farmer uses them? What if I told you that The Farm Babe, one of the most influential social advocates for the science behind agriculture, was once in your shoes?
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?