conventional farming | Dirt to Dinner

D2D on the Farm: America’s Salad Bowl

by ldhurst | Mar 15, 2018 | D2D on the Farm, Global Food and You | 0

Did you know that 80% of the leafy greens and berries grown in the USA during the spring, summer, and fall come from the same region? Join D2D as we explore the farms of Salinas Valley, CA!

D2D on the Farm: GMOs

by ldhurst | Mar 1, 2018 | D2D on the Farm, Farmer Spotlight, Sustainable Agriculture | 0

This week D2D visited a CSA farm in Boynton Beach, FL. One of the most interesting conversations we had was about one of the most heavily debated topics in Ag. You guessed it…GMOs.

Is There a Nutritional Difference between Organic and Conventional Produce?

by ldhurst | Jun 8, 2016 | Food and Nutrition | 0

Is organically grown produce more nutritious than produce that is grown conventionally?

The Regulatory Approval Process for Pesticides

by ldhurst | May 19, 2016 | Global Food and You, Sustainable Agriculture | 0

The US EPA regulates pesticides (used in both conventional and organic farming) by a rigorous process that is designed to protect human health.

Conventional…or Organic?

by ldhurst | Apr 27, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture | 1

While products labeled as “USDA Organic” have adhered to strict growing guidelines, “conventional agriculture” (which still produces the majority of our nation’s food) is strictly regulated as well.