Cathy Isom tells us how USDA researchers are studying ways to reduce and possibly recycle food waste. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from …
Grilling Safely
It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer and grilling season. Cathy Isom gives us some helpful hints why we’ll want to pull out the meat thermometer when firing up the grill …
Female Farmer Emoji
Move over Princess’ and Dancers, a Female Farmer Emoji may be coming to a smartphone or tablet keyboard soon. Cathy Isom tells us about the proposed new digital design representing …
DIY Wine Rack
Everyone has them in their kitchen pantry, aluminum cans full of soup, vegetables or sauces. Cathy Isom tells us about a crafty and creative way to save the environment, storing …
National Wine Day
National Wine Day is celebrated annually on May 25th. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to raise your glass, or two, and cheer the humble grape. That’s coming …
National Pick Strawberries Day
There is something special about the taste of strawberries picked straight off of the vine. Cathy Isom tells us about a celebration day to have us grabbing our baskets. You …
Foodkeeper App Update
The USDA’s Foodkeeper app is a handy way of finding out on your smartphone or tablet if those leftovers are safe to eat. Cathy Isom fills us in about the …
Food Waste Goals
USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Cathy Isom …
Viticulture for Veterans
As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing from some …
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military …
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ Markets serve a lot of different purposes for community. Daniel Lee tells us how the benefits of Farmers’ Markets go beyond the producer and the buyer of the products. …
Farmers Markets Explosion
The number of farmers markets today is about twice what it was just ten years ago. Daniel Lee looks into how farmers markets have doubled in numbers across the U.S. …
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
If you’re looking to start a Farmer’s Market or a local food system hub in your area, Cathy Isom lets you know toolkits are available at your fingertips for starting …