The Little Guys of Regenerative Agriculture
February 14, 2020
Many of us loved making mud pies as kids—it may have been our favorite thing to do outside. But as kids, we likely never thought much about whether or not…
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Genetically Modified Organisms and Our Food Supply
January 10, 2020
GMO (genetically modified organism) foods are being seen more and more in our food supply and are often cited as the future of our agricultural system. Many GMOs, in fact,…
Biodiversity 101
December 11, 2019
We share our planet with a multitude of other living creatures—plants, animals, insects and microorganisms. Derived from the words “biological diversity,” biodiversity is defined formally as the “variety of life…
Growing Upwards: Q & A on Vertical Farming
October 22, 2019
Over time, farming practices have evolved to use less energy, pesticides, water and other needed inputs to grow the foods we depend on. A type of farming that recently has…
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
October 2, 2019
Climate change is affecting all our favorite foods—from avocado toast to acai bowls—and how farmers grow food matters more now than ever. One way farmers are improving their food-growing game…
Taking Another Look at GMO Crops: Q&A with a Farmer
June 18, 2019
Food production practices have evolved over the years to support food availability and choices for our ever-growing population. One of the tools is biotechnology. This technique has been used for…
Farmers’ Market Food Safety 101
May 7, 2019
With the ushering in of warmer weather and more sunny days come thoughts of fresh produce and access to many of our favorite fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets.…
Bringing Biotechnology to Life: An Educational Resource for Grades 7-10
April 30, 2019
Download the Curriculum “Bringing Biotechnology to Life” is a resource for science educators and others interested in learning more about biotechnology and its role in food production. This unit of…
Earth Day 2019: Taking Some Time for Soil Appreciation
April 22, 2019
It’s no secret that without soil, we cannot produce food. But how much do most of us know about the sustainable practices farmers undertake to avoid and alleviate soil erosion,…
World Water Day 2019
March 22, 2019
Saving water from the “gate to the plate” and the “crop to the cup” is an important sustainability factor for farmers and food and beverage producers worldwide. We’ve also seen…