As we mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on every element of the food value chain (and our lives), it’s a good time to reflect on the lessons we have learned, look for the “silver linings,” and honestly assess the...
Too many times, we equate “healthy” with only “fresh” forms of food, especially fruits and vegetables. But, since the 18th century, we have been canning food to have nutritious and safe options regardless of the season or situation. February is Canned Food Month so...
The buzz around sustainability is not new. As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to recognize a man whose impact on agriculture extends beyond peanuts. Thanks to the vision and scientific curiosity of George Washington Carver, we can trace the concept of...
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) have been released and should be a wake-up call for all of us. The new guidelines offer four principles for moving forward on a more healthful path: (1) follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage, (2) eat...
Since October, retail chains to consumer research firms have highlighted foods that will populate our shopping lists as well as the priorities we, as consumers and farmers, will set in 2021. The sense of urgency to address planet and personal health remains high with...
Every holiday season, there are always a few “surprises” when we open our gifts. I learned at an early age that the contents of a package don’t always match the outside label. My mother was resourceful, so using a box for the second or third time seemed quite...
