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If there are no new farmers, who will grow our food?
pri.org
!["Programs across the country are trying to make it easier for new farmers to get started and put ...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/11664/b25c7a5c-9551-809e-0028-ce7ecd974b2d.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"Programs across the country are trying to make it easier for new farmers to get started and put down roots. Here's why: There's only one farmer under 35 for every six over 65. By 2030, one-quarter...
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etsummer It's crazy how difficult it can be for young farmers to get started. There's a project starting up out in CA headed by California FarmLink that is working to pair elders and young farmers in a...
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annefood That's fantastic. I was just talking about apprenticeships and mentors the other day. We've lost that in our country and its an important element.
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JenniferEmilson Hard to believe that it wasn't that long ago when pretty well every family farmed in some way!!
Is this the demise of GMO?
theecologist.org
![GMO is becoming old. The most exciting crop breeding techniques are not GMO. #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/12590/541b8085-b4c9-58da-981c-6cd6ee189a7f.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
GMO is becoming old. The most exciting crop breeding techniques are not GMO. #foodnews
A follow-up to the cheese wood pulp story- what's the real problem
eater.com
![Evidently cellulose is a common additive, and the "legality has more to do with the fact that the...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/12281/3ac344b7-c921-24b8-e8d2-e79763932a9c.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Evidently cellulose is a common additive, and the "legality has more to do with the fact that the cheese is improperly labeled..." #foodnews #policynews
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sugardetoxme Fascinating @cheesegrotto
Guess what % of U.S. Grocery purchases are highly processed foods?
sciencedaily.com
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"A nationwide analysis of US grocery purchases reveals the highly processed food makes up more than 60% of the calories in food we buy, and these items tend to have more fat, sugar and salt than le...
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JenniferEmilson Just so wrong. But we've allowed a 'fast food' mentality to invade how we do everything. It must be convenient at all costs. Especially the costs to our health.
Does 'Natural Wine' Deserve Its Own Classification?
eater.com
![We talk so much about food classifications and labeling, but what about wine? The rules of natura...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/12502/e3bc32da-cd98-1e1b-8da7-73f8b84b8811.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
We talk so much about food classifications and labeling, but what about wine? The rules of natural wine are unclear. #foodnews #policynews
Jack in the Box Removes Soda from its Kids' Menus ~ Newsroom ~ News from CSPI ~ Center for Science in the Public Interest
cspinet.org
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annefood I had no idea that McDonald's and Burger King don't serve soda on their kids' menu! That's a step in the right direction. Still a long way to go, but at least they're doing something right.
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sugardetoxme There are nearly a dozen restaurants that are doing this now!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yep I think McDonald's even took the toys out of the happy meals.
Are acorns the future of sustainable protein sources?
civileats.com
![Apparently acorn flour has a sweet, nutty taste once cooked. Sounds delicious- I'm in! Acorns are...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/11994/0fcd367e-54f3-e9d2-4b42-fc2590219f5f.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Apparently acorn flour has a sweet, nutty taste once cooked. Sounds delicious- I'm in! Acorns are a great source of fat and protein. #foodnews
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JenniferEmilson I've been looking for acorn flour for a while now! If anyone finds it, let me know.
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DietID_TeamDietitians This is awesome! I wonder if they sell it at the park slope food coop @Udi @brittanymbarton
AccelFoods Raises $20M Fund, Groceries Delivered To Your Metro Stop + More | Food + Tech Connect
foodtechconnect.com
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"Last week's top food tech and innovation stories featuring AccelFoods, Thrive Market, Brooklyn Foodworks, Real Food Films and more. " #foodnews #foodventure
The Associated Press' investigation into slavery in the seafood industry just won the Polk Awards in Journalism.
ap.org
![More than 2,000 enslaved fisherman were freed due to the AP's series of articles. #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/11784/f37b2c7e-9a1c-e850-6d6c-f505554b8392.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
More than 2,000 enslaved fisherman were freed due to the AP's series of articles. #foodnews
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cheesegrotto I had read that article when it first came out. Unbelievably documented and written.