Dairy
Does food confuse you? Don’t buy the B.S.
Have you ever felt judged for what’s in your grocery cart? Do you wonder whether GMO-free, gluten-free, antibiotic-free, fat-free milk is better than regular milk? Are “natural” Fritos better for you? Does anyone really need organic, natural, hormone-free cat litter? Grocery store marketing is full of food claims that are B.S. (below standard). Five ways to avoid buying B.S. food.
Read MoreHow do we address teacher bias? Does marketing now trump critical thinking in the classroom?
Seeds planted by teachers last a lifetime, whether good or bad. Marketing and bias should not trump science and well-rounded debate in the classroom. Teacher bias deserves the same concern as journalistic bias – a student will never be able to turn off their education the way so many of us have silenced the news. A look at the aftermath of a Chipotle video showed by a 7th grade social studies teacher.
Read MoreCalluses, crowns, and cow divas: lessons from the county fair
If you’ve never experienced a fair from the inside, it’s like final exams and Christmas all wrapped into an intense one or two weeks filled with more sweat and dirt than you can imagine. It’s both exhausting and exhilarating. I have been involved in fairs my entire life, but am always amazed watching 4-H and FFA members learn life lessons through the trials of diligently preparing a project, talking with a judge and then nervously anticipating the outcome. Sometimes, the ribbon is blue. Other times it’s red. And if they’re lucky, the coveted purple or pink ribbons may be put on a project.
The reality is that ribbons fade and are eventually stashed away in boxes, forgotten about. It’s the stories behind the ribbons that are remembered for a lifetime. A look at the care and respect young people give their animals behind the scenes at the fairgrounds.
Read MoreWhat’s inside Food Truths? A look at the table of contents
By popular demand, an inside look at table of contents and 25 food truths from the #1 best seller “Food Truths from Farm to Table.” More than 50 expert contributors bring life to truth in food in this new book, which has been described as approachable and filled with tips to overcome confusion in the grocery store.
Read MoreWhat are dairy farmers doing to their calves & cows?
Do I need to worry about antibiotics in milk? How are dairy farmers treating calves? Are the animals taken care of so I can feel good about the milk I’m feeding my family? Two videos answer questions about food safety, testing and animal welfare to give you an insider look on a farm.
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