Cathy Isom tells us how we can give thanks this holiday season by reducing the amount of food we waste. Food waste According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, One third…
Porksgiving
Cathy Isom tells us how people are giving back to others who give this holiday season, in the name of pork. Giving pork recipes Yes Thanksgiving. A time spent with…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…This annual gathering is a great recipe for memories and stories, and for laughter. We “catch up.” We reconnect. We welcome new members into the family fold. As holidays go,…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…purchasing power, and that’s what dramatically enhances the demand for our food. We will in the future benefit significantly from increased access to those markets. We have long had aspirations…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…of PPIC’s Water Policy Center. The increased demand on water resources, climate change, population growth and aging water infrastructure systems pose substantial threats to water quality and public health, which…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…turkeys aggressively for the holiday. According to USDA retail price reports, featured prices fell sharply just last week and were actually lower than last year,” he added. The AFBF survey…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…work with organic producers. Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which represents more than 8,500 organic businesses across 50 states, reports that demand for…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…products to Japan in 2014 as well. Under the TPP agreement, new export opportunities for livestock products, including beef, pork, poultry and dairy will expand demand for corn and other…
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
Giving holiday gifts to the elderly that keep on giving. Cathy Isom tells us when it comes to gifts to the elderly this holiday season one thing that you could…
Senior Gifts-Part 1
…nursing home? It may be hard to decide exactly what to give them as a gift this holiday season. Cathy Isom gives us some great gift ideas on how to…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…it happens each December. Farm-to-Food Bank Month is a reminder of the important contributions from farmers and ranchers to families in need. Unfortunately, the need isn’t limited to the holiday…
Turkey Hotline
…expert & Registered Dietitian, who says calls have been coming in non-stop from those asking questions for Holiday Meal Help. USDA has a Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…shared rules that are not discriminatory. With the United Nations estimating A 70 percent increase in world food demand by 2050, it’s essential that we–all nations, all people–do everything we…
Canning Gifts Safely
Ahhh yes, the holidays are upon us, and for some canned food items do make a thoughtful and creative holiday gift. Proper canning techniques and recipes must be used to…