Cow Hug Therapy! What is this craziness about? We have all heard of music therapy, massage therapy, meditation, acupuncture, and pet therapy. But what do they all have in common? They are all complimentary alternative healing modalities (CAM) that are not part of what...
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? Keep an eye on...
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have partnered to create an online toolkit to help protect agricultural workers from the summer heat. Last...
Lauren Sawant is a freelance writer and editor and WTFCF contributor specializing in cookbooks, recipes, and food writing. She has worked in and adjacent to the food and beverage industry for over 15 years, including three years as a pastry cook.There is nothing more...
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and Grand Farm, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration to create a robust regional agricultural innovation ecosystem. Situated on 250 acres in Perry,...
Produce Companies Making An Impact For Families In Publix CommunitiesThe Healthy Family Project’s 22nd bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign is underway through June 26. This year, 12 produce companies are donating 600,000 meals* to 35 Feeding...
The U.S. Pecan industry met with dozens of Indian nut importers and retailers to drive exports in the world’s fastest-growing consumer market.The American Pecan Council (APC), along with the Georgia and New Mexico State Departments of Agriculture (GDA and NMDA),...
First of all, why grill? From a health standpoint, grilling is a great way to prepare plants without having to add extra fat in preparation. When it comes to flavor, grilling takes the depth and complexity of veggies up a notch; plus, it brings out the natural...
Food systems research from the University of Washington shows pork meat to be protein rich, very affordable, and associated with lower greenhouse gas emissions.Previous ideas about the role pork plays as part of a sustainable healthy diets may be wrong, according to...
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital ingredient – hops – is not readily available within the Sunshine State. A University of Florida study currently underway, however, may help pave the...
