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01/31/2019
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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01/31/2019
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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01/31/2019
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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10/16/2018
Health:
Why Are Animals Given Hormones? Part 3
All living plants and animals naturally produce hormones and sometimes farmers given animals additional hormones. We have...
Health
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10/10/2018
Health:
What’s the Difference Between Plant and Animal Hormones? Part 2
All plants and animals produce hormones. Best Food Facts experts are helping us understand how hormones function and answering...
Health
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08/16/2018
On the Farm:
Life on the Farm: Interns Share Their Stories
What’s it like to live on a farm? How do ranchers take care of their animals? Who runs family farms? This summer, two interns...
On the Farm
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07/11/2018
Food:
Growing Your Own Vegetables in Small Spaces
Growing your own vegetables doesn’t have to take up a big spot in your back yard. You can plant, nurture and harvest vegetables...
Food
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01/09/2018
Food:
Scientist Seeks the Real Story on Veal
Veal is probably not top of mind with most people when browsing the grocery store meat case since the average person consumes...
Food
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10/12/2017
On the Farm:
How Did Science Create An Apple That Does Not Brown?
A new type of apple is available to shoppers this fall, giving consumers a chance to experience genetic engineering first...
On the Farm
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09/25/2017
True or Not:
Are Farmers Using More Pesticides?
Pesticides are widely used in producing food to control pests such as insects, weeds, bacteria, mold and fungus. Are the...
True or Not
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09/13/2017
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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05/26/2017
Food:
Pink Pineapple: Everything You Need to Know
Pink pineapples have been in the news lately. You can see photos here and here. We thought it would be a good time to revisit...
Food
