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...
Ferment, Can, And Pickle: The Triple Threat Of Tasty Kitchen Fun!
If there’s anything I love more than helping to save the planet, it’s having fun while doing it! Canning is a great (and fun) way to take any fruits or veggies you have in surplus and preserve it for later. It’s also a great way to eat more fruits and veggies! And...
Historic One-Ton Methamphetamine Bust In Truckload Of Celery At Atlanta Farmers Market
GDA’s Law Enforcement Division Assists DEA Atlanta in Historic Crystal Meth SeizureGeorgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Commissioner Tyler Harper has announced that on August 8, 2024, agents from GDA's Law Enforcement Division (LED) assisted the Atlanta Division of...
Boost Your Health: 5 Research Backed Benefits Of A Diet Rich In Fruits, Vegetables, And Whole Foods
Global health experts agree that the number one thing people can do to live happier, healthier lives is to eat more plants. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans support nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating patterns, including vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat dairy,...
Is Climate Change Killing Your Coffee? Researchers Look For Heartier Varieties
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily. Someone grows all that joe: More than 100 million farmers worldwide produce coffee. Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and...
New UF/IFAS Vegetable Crop Specialist Driving Innovative Research, Crop Diversification To Florida’s Small Farms
Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit...
Coborn’s, Cashwise, And Marketplace Foods Kick Off Produce For Kids Campaign To Support Local Boys & Girls Clubs
Cause marketing campaign highlighting easy summer produce-centric recipes and inspiration. Feature Image: Shuman Farms RealSweet Vidalia Onions Healthy Family Project is partnering with Coborn’s Inc. for a summer Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign in Coborn’s,...
Flavor Of The Week: King Oyster Mushroom Scallops
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! King Oyster Mushroom Scallops Featured in WTFCF Season 1, Episode 04: A Mushrooming Home Business. A favorite of Joe and wife...
1,000 Families Receive Fresh Produce From Organic Produce Summit’s Seed To Service Event
Brighter Bites Organizes Sorting and Packing Event to Serve Monterey, CaliforniaBrighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, hosted a volunteer event of the Organic Produce Summit last week in Monterey,...
Farming Under The Influence: 1-in-5 Turn To Drink Under Stress
Written by: Lauren Baggett, Director of Communications, University of Georgia College of Public Health Lauren is a trained health and science writer who manages strategic communications for the UGA College of Public health, including the development, creation, and...