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Urban farming in Detroit gets the documentary it deserves
Urban Roots is a documentary about farming within the city limits of Detroit, and as such, it’s a handy way to get an education on the subject in something like 90 minutes.
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Test tube burger will cost more than $331,000 to produce
Sometime later this year, a yet-to-be-named guinea pig very lucky culinary pioneer will take the first bite of the first hamburger grown in a lab. At that point, the cost of making that burger will have totaled more than $331,000 (an estimated 250,000 euros). The meat will be grown from bovine stem cells that produce muscle and […]
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GMO-labeling game plan: California or bust!
GMO labeling advocates have tried a variety of tactics this year; get the rundown on what hasn't worked so far and what just might.
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Prince farming: Discussing Charles’ new book on food reform
To mark the publication of "On the Future of Food," a new book based on a Prince Charles' speech about the food system, we hear from Marion Nestle, Fred Kirschenmann, and Laurie David, three people with a vested interested in the book's message.
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Beyond porkwashing: Food service company commits to humane meat
Bon Appétit Management Company makes an industry-changing move toward more humane meat sourcing.
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Farming the ‘burbs
Suburban farmers might just have the best of both worlds: A captive audience hungry for hyper local produce and the space to grow more food than their city counterparts.
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An invitation to chat with Laurie David
The veteran climate activist, author, and film producer chatted with readers about her new book, the Prince Charles-inspired "On the Future of Food," and what it takes to change our food system.
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Honey makes the world go ’round
Bees Without Borders is building bridges across cultures with the ancient art of beekeeping.
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Southern hospitality from farm to table [VIDEO]
Meet a farmer, a forager, and some chefs at a farm-to-plate dinner with the Perennial Plate crew in Georgia.
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Big Dairy’s latest smear tactic
With soy, almond, and other plant-based milks growing in popularity, the dairy industry is flexing its ad dollars and reminding America that "real milk comes from cows."