Tag: Food Miles
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Help Kickstart Bitponics: the Siri of Hydroponic Growing
Bitponics promises to take the guesswork out of hydroponic growing and make it accessible to us all.
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5 Invasive Plants You Can Eat
As invasive species threaten native ecosystems, why not fight them with your appetite and a sauté pan?
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Top 8 Food Trends for 2020
Will bacon finally be knocked off the throne by 2020? Will cupcakes fade into obscurity? Food experts weigh in on the future food trends.
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Federal Food Aid Recipients Double Their Money at Local Farmers' Markets
The evaluation report three years after Double Up Food Bucks started giving incentives to SNAP (formerly food stamp) recipients
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'Eat Local' Food App Shows What's in Season Near You
With just a few quick clicks you can find what's in season, where to get it, and how to cook it.
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20 Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds and Tea Leaves
From soothing burns to removing odors, coffee grounds and tea leaves have more than one life. Give them a productive reincarnation in any of these applications.
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Breadfruit Trees are 'Trees That Feed' and Create Jobs in Jamaica
Breadfruit trees planted by Trees That Feed Foundation are creating food systems and jobs in Jamaica.
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These 5 Self-Watering Planters Make Vegetable Gardening Easy
Eliminate the guesswork of when to water your container garden with these five examples of self-watering planters
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10 or So Things You Should Know About the Future of Feeding the World
Experts weigh in on how to feed 7 billion people in a warming world.
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From Shoe Shining to Skin Smoothing: 7 Uses for Overripe Bananas
Just because a banana has passed its prime is no reason to feed it to the garbage can. Here's how to show old bananas some love.
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Startling New Research Suggests Popcorn is a Powerful Superfood
A new study shows that popcorn has almost double the antioxidant levels of fruits and vegetables.
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9 Super Vegetables to Plant in Your Garden Today for Better Health
All vegetables are not created equal. Some, through natural breeding methods, pack even more vitamins than normal -- and you can grow them in your backyard.
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3 Books to Help You Grow Beautiful Edible Gardens From Yard, Deck, or Rooftop
These three garden books combined will take you from seed to table no matter how small (or large) your garden is.
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Swap the Bisquick For This Quick and Easy Pancake Mix That Lasts 2 Months
Say goodbye to Betty Crocker and make your own, healthier pancake mix -- that lasts up to two months -- with a few easy ingredients.
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Local, Home-grown and Farm-to-Table Eateries Sprouting in Nashville
Nashville eateries sustain local farmers, grow their own organic veggies and join the Green Restaurant Association.
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BC Farmer Saved From Jail By Voters
BC farmer Dirk Becker avoids jail time and is redeemed by voters in municipal elections.
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The Week in Animal News: Fighting to Protect Harp Seals, Weasels Need Socks, and More
Russia announced a ban on the trade of harp seal skins, but Canada is appealing the decision. Meanwhile, a researcher needs sock to study weasels, sharks delay an oil spill cleanup, and more.
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A Subscription Snack Box Program Will Have You Eating Healthier Without Trying
Eating healthy can be challenging, but snacking healthy is even harder. One company has come up with a plan that helps make it a whole lot easier.
