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Faked Alaska: Is genetically modified salmon coming soon to a table near you?
Despite opposition from environmentalists, food advocates, and 46 members of Congress, GMO salmon appears to be continuing its slow crawl along toward FDA approval.
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It’s getting easier for organic farms to get certified
California Certified Organic Farmers and Oregon Tilth plan to merge forces in the coming months, making it easier for organic farms to get and stay certified.
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Blame it all on my roots: Local food sees a resurgence in the South
A growing cadre of farmers, chefs, activists, and consumers is moving Alabama back to its rich and sustainable agricultural heritage.
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A trip through the United States of Arugula [VIDEO]
In the Perennial Plate series finale, see some of the most memorable moments from a yearlong road trip documenting real food in America.
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Jam session: Go unconventional with vanilla-rhubarb preserves [RECIPE]
Get ready to find a place in your heart for this sophisticated spring jam, which includes a real vanilla pod and Earl Gray tea.
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Fast-food burgers have tripled in size since the 1950s
According to this chart from the CDC, fast-food burgers have more than tripled in size since the 1950s, going from four ounces (i.e. a quarter pound) to a whopping 12. And if you think that’s bad, the average soda is six times as big as it used to be.
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Play with your food by tattooing a banana
How do you make fruits and vegetables fun, instead of just good for you and better for the planet than meat? Well, probably not by doing elaborate tattoo designs on a banana. But it’s easy, so why not?
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New Agtivist: Meg Paska runs Brooklyn’s first urban farm pop-up
This urban homesteader started a seasonal shop where farmers in the city can buy supplies at a decent price, take classes, and ask for advice.
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Cartoon explains what’s wrong with our food system in under four minutes
Here's a quick, simple primer on the relationship between corporate interests, farmers, and consumers.
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Americans want more fruits and veggies for everyone
A new survey from the Kellogg Foundation says Americans are eating more fresh food and want public institutions to make fruits and vegetables more widely accessible.
