“Words matter” is a frequent phase we hear. While the original intent may not be associated with what we eat, it certainly resonates in today’s environment. Words like “fresh,” “natural” or “local” seem to conjure up warm feelings and images of healthy foods, while...
Bird flu, lead in cinnamon, cantaloupes or cucumbers with salmonella, and numerous food recalls have highlighted the news feeds over the past year. So perhaps, the recent 2024 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food and Health Consumer Survey results...
It’s officially summer!! For some, thoughts of beach vacations, music festivals and a relaxed work schedule are top of mind. For farmers — large and small — the workload doubles, and sometimes triples, depending on weather. From negotiating cutting hay between rain to...
I have never met a cow I didn’t like (especially if they’re black and white), but there were times when not all were in favor during my years of showing dairy. Summer days filled with training calves to lead, grooming, feeding and cleaning stalls provided lots of...
What is one summer vegetable that seems to “keep on giving”? If you’ve ever planted a garden or seen the striped, green (or yellow) cylinder-like vegetable in numerous farmers’ market booths, you know the answer! Zucchini! The Italian-born vegetable may get a bad rap...
