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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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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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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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Health:
Pediatrics Group Calls for Change in Food Additive Regulation
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for reforms in the way food additives are regulated in the United States....
Health
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Food:
Should I Be Worried About the Dirty Dozen?
On one hand, yes. Getting enough fruits and vegetables in our diet is one of the biggest concerns for Americans and Canadians....
Food
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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
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Food:
Why are Chemicals Used in Poultry Processing?
Two articles in the Washington Post have examined the use of chemicals, or processing aids, in poultry processing plants....
Food
