Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have reintroduced the Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act (S. 1769). This bill, written in collaboration with American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers), would facilitate...
Fact Check: Who’s Funding The Avocado Hype? A Look At Industry-Sponsored Research
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? I would not...
Healthy Family Project’s 23rd Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Providing 800,000 Meals
Produce Companies Making An Impact For Families In Publix Communities The Healthy Family Project’s 23rd bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign is underway through June 25. This year, 15 produce companies are helping provide 800,000 meals* to 35...
U.S. Bans Mexican Cattle Imports In Face Of Horrible Parasite Risk
Written by: Meredith Bauer, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications As USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain New World screwworm risk The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is urging veterinarians, livestock...
Opportunity For Action: From Natural Dyes To Ultra-Processed Warnings, FDA Sets The Stage
About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. In 2023, she was awarded The...
Flavor Of The Week: Blueberry Mule
Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook!Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook! Blueberry Mule Featured In WTFCF Season 1, Episode 02: Berries Bust Out. This vodka and ginger beer beverage is perfect for a...
Landmark Study Confirms Ultra-Processed Foods Significantly Linked To Inflammation And Poor Metabolic Health
Written by: Michelle Donovan, Associate Director of Media Relations, McMaster University A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has...
Fresh From Georgia: New Online Market Supports Local Farmers And Artisans
As part of National Small Business Week, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the launch of the online Georgia Grown Market—a new, digital market that offers a convenient, one-stop destination for purchasing authentic Georgia Grown...
Texas Produce Association Warns Of Soaring Prices, Job Losses If Tomato Trade Deal Ends
Termination of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Agreement Could Disrupt Supply Chains, Raise Grocery Costs, and Threaten Thousands of U.S. Jobs The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is sounding the alarm: If the U.S. Department of Commerce terminates the U.S.-Mexico...
Cinco de Mayo: A Quick History And A Festive Chiles en Nogada Recipe!
Cinco de Mayo is a vibrant bash celebrating Mexico’s epic underdog victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when a scrappy Mexican army triumphed over a beefier French force. It’s not Mexico’s Independence Day (that’s September 16), but a symbol of grit and...










