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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
What’s the Difference Between Pesticide Free and Organic?
As you are perusing the grocery store, you may notice that some foods display different labels that look, and sound, similar....
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Needed to Grow Food?
Why do farmers use pesticides? Are they necessary in today’s farming? Are there regulations for pesticides? We have developed...
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Safe for the Environment?
Protecting the environment is an important concern, both for those who produce food and those who consume it. One consideration...
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Safe for Food Consumption?
Food safety is an important issue and there have been conversations about food safety and pesticide use. We’re taking a...
On the Farm
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10/16/2018
Health:
Why Are Animals Given Hormones? Part 3
All living plants and animals naturally produce hormones and sometimes farmers given animals additional hormones. We have...
Health
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10/10/2018
Health:
What’s the Difference Between Plant and Animal Hormones? Part 2
All plants and animals produce hormones. Best Food Facts experts are helping us understand how hormones function and answering...
Health
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08/16/2018
On the Farm:
Life on the Farm: Interns Share Their Stories
What’s it like to live on a farm? How do ranchers take care of their animals? Who runs family farms? This summer, two interns...
On the Farm
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07/11/2018
Food:
Growing Your Own Vegetables in Small Spaces
Growing your own vegetables doesn’t have to take up a big spot in your back yard. You can plant, nurture and harvest vegetables...
Food
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01/09/2018
Food:
Scientist Seeks the Real Story on Veal
Veal is probably not top of mind with most people when browsing the grocery store meat case since the average person consumes...
Food
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10/12/2017
On the Farm:
How Did Science Create An Apple That Does Not Brown?
A new type of apple is available to shoppers this fall, giving consumers a chance to experience genetic engineering first...
On the Farm
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09/25/2017
True or Not:
Are Farmers Using More Pesticides?
Pesticides are widely used in producing food to control pests such as insects, weeds, bacteria, mold and fungus. Are the...
True or Not
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09/13/2017
Food:
Glyphosate in Food
How did a chemical weed killer get into breakfast cereal? Is this a health hazard? We received a question from Rob: “Just...
Food
