Locally grown food is full of flavor. When grown locally, the crops are picked at their peak of ripeness versus being harvested early in order to be shipped and distributed to your local retail store. Many times produce at local markets has been picked within 24 hours of your purchase. Eating local food is eating seasonally. Even […]

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One of the primary benefits of eating organic is lower levels of pesticides. However, despite popular belief, organic farms do use pesticides. The difference is that they only use naturally-derived pesticides, rather than the synthetic pesticides used on conventional commercial farms. Natural pesticides are believed to be less toxic, however, some have been found to […]

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Organic (adj): produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals. (Organic Farming) Organic farming is a method that pays close attention to nature. It means fewer chemicals on the land such as artificial fertilizers and/or pesticides, which can pollute near by water source. It also pays attention to wildlife and […]

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Hidden hunger is a lack of vitamins and minerals. Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, so the food is deficient in micronutrients such as the vitamins and minerals that they need for their growth and development. 2 billion people suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. […]

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