Additions to National List of Organics take effect on July 26

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The Organic Food Production Act created the National List of Permitted and Prohibited Substances (National List) as a tool to manage substances used in organic production over time. In general, natural substances are allowed in organics and synthetic substances are prohibited. The National List identifies limited exceptions to these general rules. The National List also … Read more

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

A veteran executive chef with a passion for healthy eating. A 12-acre farm on site that grows kale, eggplant, winter squash and 100 other crops. A menu that changes according to the season. You may be familiar with farm-to-table restaurants. But have you heard of organic farm-to-hospital food? Since 2014, the patients, visitors and staff … Read more

List, nutrition, benefits, and more

List, nutrition, benefits, and more

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a nutritious diet. They contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. Although both form the basis of a nutritious diet, fruits and vegetables have classifications based on their botanical structure. The fruits that people eat are the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants, while vegetables consist of the … Read more

Study: Certified organic packaged foods contain fewer ingredients linked to negative health effects

Study: Certified organic packaged foods contain fewer ingredients linked to negative health effects

Doubts persist about how much healthier organic products compare to conventional foods; However, until now, no study has systematically considered the differences between organic and non-organic processed foods in the US. A new peer reviewed study by EWG scientists fills that gap. The study, published this week in the journal Nutrients, analyzed more than 80,000 … Read more

The four-year plan: Stanford bucket list edition

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The Stanford frosh starter pack includes changing your Instagram bio to “Stanford ’25”, buying expensive merchandise on the Stanford bookstore website, posting a college engagement post with a quirky Stanford title, abusing the emoji of the tree and, most importantly, planning courses wants to take over the next four years. Stanford frosh is known to … Read more

Episode 11 — Addressing climate change via the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Episode 11 — Addressing climate change via the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Episode 11 – Addressing Climate Change Through the Agriculture-Driven Strategic Alliance | Dairy products This website requires certain cookies to function and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you can delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to … Read more

Mother Arrested in Michigan After Daughter’s Body Found in Oregon

Mother Arrested in Michigan After Daughter's Body Found in Oregon

The mother of a girl whose remains were found in a duffel bag in Oregon was arrested during a traffic stop in Detroit. Police arrest the girl’s mother and her girlfriend Authorities arrested Shawna Browning, 28, and his girlfriend, Lauren Harrison, 33, on Tuesday (11/30). Both women have been charged with aggravated murder for killing … Read more

The 21 Best Vegan Fashion & Beauty Gifts Under $100 to Buy Today

The 21 Best Vegan Fashion & Beauty Gifts Under $100 to Buy Today

This holiday season, dazzling friends and family with the best makeup and style gifts has never been easier. Whether it’s old-school leather-free sneakers that go with just about anything in your wardrobe or a sassy lipstick set in classic Christmas colors, we’ve made this year’s shopping a breeze. Plus, with this curated gift guide for … Read more

London’s best Indian fine-dining restaurants

London’s best Indian fine-dining restaurants

Gone are the days when, to British diners, Indian food meant generic curry in an aluminum can and a paper bag full of greasy poppadoms. Now an increasingly vibrant restaurant scene is putting the spotlight on the country’s vast array of regional traditions and innovative chefs at the forefront of Indian cuisine. Benares, a pioneer … Read more

Hannibal Students Get Early Start on Title Game Send-Off Friday

Hannibal Students Get Early Start on Title Game Send-Off Friday

There are about 3,400 students in the Hannibal School District, and it would be safe to say that each of them lined the hallways of their respective elementary, middle, and high schools on Thursday so the Pirates know they back them 100 percent. . There is a series of videos on the Hannibal Pirates athletics … Read more

NFL Star/TV Producer and Writer Spencer Paysinger To Visit TASD

NFL Star/TV Producer and Writer Spencer Paysinger To Visit TASD

The Texarkana Arkansas School District is proud to welcome former NFL star linebacker and Super Bowl champion turned Hollywood writer / producer, Spencer Paysinger, this coming Thursday, December 9, to speak with students from both the high school as well as high school. Paysinger brings his own story of growing up in South Central LA, … Read more

8 Clever Ways to Eat Organic Food on a Tight Budget

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In an ideal world, eating organic food should be the norm. How else would you be against consuming foods that do not contain preservatives, artificial additives, and even harmful pesticides? Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. The reality is that organic food is more expensive than conventional food. Why? For the following reasons: Larger … Read more