by Marianne Smith Edge | Nov 24, 2024
I’m guessing that you have cheese in your refrigerator right now. After all, the facts show we love cheese. A recent Bloomberg article highlighted that our “love” for cheese in the U.S. has more than doubled since 1975, with an average of 42 pounds being consumed per...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Oct 3, 2024
It’s been called America’s secret fruit, forgotten fruit and for many, an unknown fruit. But for some of us, it’s a backyard fruit. When your husband forgets to transplant a seedling to the farm until it becomes a small tree, finding the native fall fruit no longer...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Oct 1, 2024
Water and wind are powerful forces of nature for which we can try to be prepared. Buildings can be built to endure hurricane force winds and dams can control water depending on the volume. Farmers monitor weather conditions and can adjust planting and harvest of crops...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Aug 29, 2024
“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...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Aug 29, 2024
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...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Jun 25, 2024
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...
