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10/14/2016
Health:
What is agriculture’s role in the issue of antibiotic resistance?
The emergence of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is a public health concern. The United Nations recently addressed...
Health
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08/08/2016
On the Farm:
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Farming
Cows and chickens, fields of corn, a big red barn, green tractors and dusty jeans – these are just a few of the images...
On the Farm
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08/05/2016
Food:
How Much Pesticides Are Used on Crops?
Growing up, we were told at least a thousand times to eat our fruits and vegetables. While we know they are good for us,...
Food
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10/29/2013
True or Not:
“Small farms and increased consumer purchases of locally-produced food products are better for the future of American agriculture and the environment.”
Many consumers are nostalgic for the bucolic scenes associated with the small farms of generations past and have embraced...
True or Not
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10/18/2013
On the Farm:
What Do Cows Eat?
Ever wonder what went into the steak that winds up on your dinner table? It’s common knowledge that corn is a dietary staple...
On the Farm
