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HSUS reaching out to children Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:40AMThe North Platte Telegraph A Humane Society of the United States newsletter targeted at kids may be a little more controversial than its creators have indicated.
Raise the Roost: Jidori Chicken Slaughterhouse to Fly the Fashion District Coop Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:19PMAfter more than ten years in the Fashion District, the birds are moving south. The slaughterhouse for chef favorite Jidori Chicken, currently located between ladies wear outlets and sidewalk vendors on Crocker Street, is planning to close up shop at...
Raise the Roost: Jidori Chickens to Fly the Coop Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:04PMImage via Flickr,monstertruckessAfter ten years in the Fashion District, the birds are moving south. Jidori Chicken, located between ladies wear outlets and sidewalk vendors on Crocker Street, is planning to close up shop at the end of summer and take...
Farmers' market takes root in Broomfield Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:45PMVolunteers from Holy Comforter Episcopal Church tasted the fruits of their labor last week at the grand opening of the Broomfield Farmers' Market, which will be held each Tuesday afternoon now through September.
Ethical consumerism can improve animal welfare Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 4:01AMThe demand for cheap food has impacted on animal welfare standards on British farms, says British Veterinary Association (BVA) Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) trustee, Sean Wensely.
Sparta Farmer’s Market opens on Saturday Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 1:45AMLocal growers will offer a variety of seasonal goods, By Laurie Gordon
Slow Food's new leader plots the course Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 3:32AMThe local chapter of Slow Food, an international organization that began in Italy as a reaction to fast food culture, has spent the last few years working to become a champion of local foods. Advocates of childhood nutrition, they've engineered several school gardens. In cafeterias, they're promoting reform with a return to whole, nutritious foods. Slow Food Charleston was most recently led by ...
Charm of B&Bs trumps pricey hotels Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 11:16PMTo B&B or not to B&B - that is the question.
Can Eating Meat Ever Be Humane? The Morality of Mealtime Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 3:42PMHow sustainable can the food movement be if it still celebrates meat eating, however humanely and carefully farm animals are treated?
Updates on developments Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 1:55AMMANILA, Philippines -- On April 4, Pioneer Hi-Bred will inaugurate its P1-billion Tarlac Production Plant at the Luisita Industrial Park. The facility will be able to process more than 12,000 metric tons of corn and rice seeds at full capacity for drying, conditioning, packaging and warehousing. The modern facility will require more than 7,000 hectares for field seed production so that it will ...
Organic farming is cost-effective Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 9:47AMOrganic farming is not just chic food on the table; it has reached policy levels.
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ 12:38PMCorned Beef is a cut of meat that has been cured or pickled in seasoned brine. When buying a brisket you can choose between a point cut and a flat cut. The point cut is a rounder, thicker cut...
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 11:36AM"Angus" is a breed of cattle, not grade of quality. Angus cattle is bred especially for flavor, but remember to look for the "Choice" or "Select" label to indicate the quality. All beef is required to be "USDA Inspected"....
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 8:51PMA pork steak is a juicy cut of meat from the shoulder of the pig. Pork steaks remain moist while cooking due to their high fat content. A pork shoulder blade steak is a very versatile cut, allowing you...
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 8:06PMRound steak or roast is a lean cut of meat that is moderately tough. The lack of fat and marbling makes round dry out when cooked with dry-heat cooking methods like roasting or grilling. For best results, cook round...
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 8:21PMFamily-packs of meat generally cost less per pound than smaller packages. To save money, buy one large family-pack and divide it into smaller packages. Wrap in freezer paper or Ziplock bag and freeze for future use. Here are some to...
Meat, poultry and seafood deals around town Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 8:51AMFor a special treat serve your guests a rib roast for your holiday dinner. Ask your butcher to make a cut along the bones (as if removing them), but not all the way through, and then tie them back...
RSPCA say chickens have better lives in Thailand and Brazil than Britain Friday, November 5, 2010 @ 3:26AMAfter shocking images of male chicks on the 'conveyor belt of death' the RSPCA has confirmed chicken from Thailand and Brazil is reared to a higher welfare standard.
Chance of a lifetime: C.O.L.T. program helps horses and owners in trouble Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 2:07AMA big, gray 10-year-old thoroughbred dubbed Greystone hung his head over a stall door, politely asking visitors to scratch his face.
From Asian metropolis to pastoral calm in two hours Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 11:18PMIf you're looking for a break from Hong Kong shopping, eating and sightseeing, the new Intercontinental Huizhou Resort is a spa and wellness retreat just two hours north in mainland China. Situated in a breathtakingly pastoral wonderland in Guangdong province, it's surrounded by subsistence farms and small temples, rolling hills and lush vegetation, yaks tethered to rudimentary plows, free-range ...
Knightsen and Brentwood: family farms Thursday, October 7, 2010 @ 7:47AMIn the city of Brentwood, beyond the housing developments and shopping malls, meandering roads pass orchards and fields, where farmers continue the region's agricultural heritage. Here and in nearby Knightsen, at produce stands edging family farms, you're...
Vintners Having A Ball With Harvest Dinners Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 10:25PMOnce You Had To Be A Winery Or Vineyard Worker To Get Invited To A Harvest Dinner, Ample Feasts That Celebrate Hours Of Backbreaking Toil These Days You Just Need A Ticket...
It's time to grab a seat at a winery harvest dinner - no harvesting required Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMNAPA, Calif. - Once you had to be a winery or vineyard worker to get invited to a harvest dinner, the ample feasts celebrating hours of backbreaking toil. These days you just need a ticket.
Fine Dining: Caribou, Elk, and Boars, Oh My Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 8:29AMWhy aren't America's native meats available on its plates? A case for the other red meats. United States - Canada - Wild boar - Andrew Zimmern - Food
Latino and #8216;agripreneurs' are workers, owners Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 9:28AMNORTHFIELD, Minn. #8212; Early in the day at a small farm just outside town, Maria Sosa approaches several dozen rows of black bean plants that cover about two acres.
Sales boom at local farm as consumers seek safe eggs Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:58AMGENESEE TWP., Michigan — Egg sales have more than doubled at a local farm since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled more than 500 million eggs last month because they tested positive for salmonella. Harvesting Earth Educational Farm has...
Red Stick Farmers Market for Sept. 9, 2010 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:08AMThe Red Stick Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday in downtown Baton Rouge on Fifth Street between Main and North streets. The Main Street Market is in the Galvez Garage, between Main and North streets with an entrance on Fifth Street.
Egg recall benefits smaller producers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:17AMHARMONY — Some local farmers have seen a boom in egg sales after two Iowa farms recalled more than 550 million eggs salmonella illnesses across the country.
Keeping up with egg safety Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:28AMSee tips on how to keep you and your family healthy amidst the latest food recall.
Farmers’ market continues into October Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:36AMAs summer winds down, the Hodag Farmers’ Market is gathering momentum.
Steve Poses: On the Road: Farm Stands of Lancaster County, PA Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:55PMAn on-going theme of my On the Road posts is to share the wonder and beauty of our countryside -- with a culinary focus. I...
Backyard livestock farming becoming more popular in provinces Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:03PMSANTA ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA – Subsistence farming is very common in most provinces. This is primarily due to some farmers owning much larger lots that are accessible to crucial irrigation.
Tacoma's North Star Glove hits century mark Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:27AMIt’s one thing to outlast a century and another to weather a major recession. As of Friday, North Star Glove has done both.
Just horsin` around A 'mini` vacation with maxi horsepower Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 7:11PMI t`s time for the tiny steeds to charge into town and take over by the short horsehairs. The mini horses are here next week, providing maximum enjoyment.
Free-range Eggs: Not As Healthy As Regular Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:08AMTaiwanese scientists say they've discovered that, contrary to popular belief, free-range chicken eggs might be less healthy to eat than regular eggs.
Hints Of 'Fowl' News From Taiwan: Free-Range Eggs May Be Less Healthy Than Regular Eggs Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 8:24AMContrary to popular belief, paying a premium price for free-range eggs may not be healthier than eating regular eggs, a new study reports. Scientists found that free-range eggs in Taiwan contain at least five times higher levels of certain pollutants than regular eggs. Their findings appear in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. In the new study, Pao-Chi Liao and ...
Study: Free-range eggs may not be healthier than regular eggs Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 6:15AMContrary to popular belief, paying a premium price for free-range eggs may not be healthier than eating regular eggs, a new study reports. Scientists found that free-range eggs in Taiwan contain at least five times higher levels of certain pollutants than regular eggs. Their findings appear in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
'Fowl' News: Hints From Taiwan That Free-Range Eggs May Be Less Healthy Than Regular Eggs Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 2:42AMContrary to popular belief, paying a premium price for free-range eggs may not be healthier than eating regular eggs, a new study reports.
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Farmers markets rely on community, customer support Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:56PMThere are at least 80 farmers markets in the state, including an impressive number in Hillsborough County ranked 37th among 3,000 counties nationwide for the amount of locally grown produce sold directly to the consumer. That’s good news for the farmers and their customers. Direct-to-consumer sales of locally raised produce and other products allow consumers to purchase food close to home ...
Learn how to master chicken Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:34AMSince its domestication, chicken is perhaps the most popular animal protein that has been served in almost every home in the United States. This is because it is so versatile.
Top Ride: Lombardia Corsa! Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 4:43PMMy visit to Italy for the finale of Milan-Sanremo had already confirmed this as an amazing adventure, so after a rainy drive to Milan from Sanremo, followed by a rainy night, I was considering options to replace my planned next day ride at Lake Como. But the Italian weather site said Tuesday would be cloudy – no rain – and I hauled myself out of bed at the crack of 7AM, and started looking ...
Farmers markets are now opening, but the work behind them is a year-round process (with photo gallery) Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 4:11AMFrom May to October, Hartland Township farmer Dave Turk, spends four days a week at local farmers markets and the other three days preparing for them.
Loft restaurant raises the bar on homegrown Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 1:43AMTraders Point Creamery offers free-range chickens and dairy products made with its own milk.
Organic farms gaining ground near city Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 10:21AMTollway oases among drop-off sites for expanding community supported agriculture movement Chris Ruder of Wicker Park wanted to eat more fruits and vegetables. He wanted to support local organic agriculture. And he wanted to know the person growing his food.
The Farmed Life Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 11:08AMThe Farmed Life
Trade show small but still a hit Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 8:58PMThe Lacombe and District's 30th Annual Trade Show drew new vendors and crowds from across the province for its two-day event April 17 and 18.
Oregon community aids in farm rebuild Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 12:15AMBy JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER Prakash Thombre and his family are rebuilding their K&P Farms free-range chicken operation destroyed by fire early last year with widespread help from the Oregon community. The January, 2009, fire killed 150 goats and more than 300 chickens and other animals, along with burning down the Thombres five-building barn complex at 7150 Corduroy Rd. Although the ...
Top Ride: Lombardia Corsa! Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 9:27AMMy visit to Italy for the finale of Milan-Sanremo had already confirmed this as an amazing adventure, so after a rainy drive to Milan from Sanremo, followed by a rainy night, I was considering options to replace my planned next day ride at Lake Como. But the Italian weather site said Tuesday would be cloudy – no rain – and I hauled myself out of bed at the crack of 7AM, and started looking ...
Filling Station offers organic approach to ‘fast food’ Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:26PMA burger made from organically-raised beef; organic French fries; a milkshake made of hormone-free dairy products, and it’s fast food?