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USDA Urged To Reject Weakening Of Evidence-Based Recommendations of Its 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
One important responsibility of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years. In developing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines, USDA and HHS has been urged to take a science-based approach and rely upon the Scientific Report of … Continue Reading »
Rooting Social Justice In Power & Knowledge Over How Your Food Is Grown & Distributed
If you care about how your food is grown and distributed and you care about social justice, the one book you must read right now is Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land by Leah Penniman (Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction, VT, 2018). Farming While Black was written for this moment. According … Continue Reading »
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Breads From Inspiring Sparrowbush Farm Bakery Available At Farmers Market In Historic Hudson In Upstate NY
This website's directory of craft bakeries includes extraordinary craft bakeries that offer naturally leavened breads and baked goods, made from scratch and hand-crafted, with the mindful sourcing of … Read More
Rodale Institute Announces Its Organic Pioneer Award Winners for 2020
Since 2011, Rodale Institute's Organic Pioneer Awards have honored farmers, research scientists and business leaders "who are leading the movement towards an organic planet." In September, Rodale … Read More
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Easing-Up On “Cooking For Yourself” With Meals At Cafés On The Farm
I’m guessing that you and I share an enjoyment of cooking at home, and that we initially viewed the closure of dining-out possibilities a couple of … Read More...
Home-Grown Raspberries Make It A Cinch To Meet Recommended Dietary Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend two cups of fruit each day at the 2,000 calorie level. Although the … Read More...
