Can Organic Food Really Improve Your Wellness?
The purchasing of organic food has become significantly more mainstream over the past decade since the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) set into effect the National Organic Standards. … Read More
Technology Changing the Way We Report, Find Out About, and Track Foodborne Illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “estimates that foodborne illness sickens about 48 million people in the U.S. each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.”… Read More
Purchasing Locally Grown Food Helps to Promote Health
National Farmers Market Week has been celebrated annually for the past 16 years as a way to celebrate and recognize the services provided by farmers markets.… Read More
When 1 in 5 Children Go Hungry, It’s Time to Speak Up
September is Hunger Action Month, an awareness month sponsored by Feeding America, a charity that encourages all of us to have tough conversation about hunger in our communities. And it is a… Read More
Enjoy a Safe Barbeque Season with these Food Safety Tips
Warm weather is finally here! To ensure your family and guests stay safe and healthy during get-togethers, here are some reminders on how to safely handle and prepare food. Buying and Storing… Read More
Let’s Talk about Hunger, not Politics
Congress passed the Agriculture Act of 2014, a bill more commonly known as the Farm Bill. The bill’s passage is a key component to protecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). … Read More
