Putting Meat on the Table June 9, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, Animals, Food.Tags: farm animal production, farm animals, industrial animal production, Pew
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www.pewtrusts.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewtrustsorg/Reports/Industrial_Agriculture/PCIFAP_FINAL.pdf
Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America – A report from the Pew Commission on industrial farm animal production. (.pdf, 124 pages.)
The Organic Center April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Food, Health, Plants, Science.Tags: Organic Center, organic farming, organic foods
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“The Organic Center is a great website that focuses on the science behind organic agricultural production. Their mission is ‘to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society.’ Under the ‘State of Science’ tab at the top of the page visitors should check out the ‘Hot Science’ section. The articles listed here will give the visitor an idea of all the aspects of organic production there are, and why they are important. For instance, articles such as ‘Common Insecticide Causes Neurological Deficits in Children’, ‘Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes’ and ‘Hormone Growth Promoters Feed to Beef Cattle Linked to Adverse Impacts on Male Sexual Development’. The ‘Organic Resources’ tab at the top of the homepage has links to ‘Consumer Resources’ and ‘Science Resources’, which are loaded with links to websites regarding all aspects of organic agriculture. The ‘Leaders in Organics’ link, also under the ‘Organic Resources’ tab, has articles by a food scientist and by the chief marketing executive of an organic food company. Visitors interested in receiving the Organic Center’s monthly e-newsletter, The Scoop, can sign up by clicking on the ‘News & Media’ tab, and then clicking on the ‘Newsletter Archive’ link. After signing up, visitors should browse the archives of the newsletter, which go back to the beginning of 2007.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Keep It or Toss it? February 20, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Food, Safety.Tags: Food, food expiration dates, food preservation, food safety, food storage
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There are a number of good sites that provide information on food storage and safety, but I like this one because it is so easy to use. Simply type the food or beverage into the search blank and choose one of the options given to find out more about the expiration dates. (I haven’t had any luck with brand names, so stick to the basics–”eggs,” etc…) According to the site, the information comes from the FDA, universities, nonprofits involved in food safety and food manufacturers.
UNdata October 27, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Countries, Economics, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, Import/Export, Statistics, Technology, Water.add a comment
From The Scout Report:
“The United Nations (UN) website contains a tremendous amount of data, and for some new users (and even those who are more experienced), it may be a bit overwhelming. Recently, the UN created this fine website designed to assist those who might need a bit of assistance with this whole process. On the UN Data site, visitors can simply type in their search terms, look over a list of popular searches, and even take a look at their ‘News’ section, which offers up a selection of helpful recent additions. Further down on the homepage, visitors can look through the ‘Database Coverage’ area. Here they can take advantage of some specially culled statistics, including data sets related to the World Health Organization (WHO), refugees, industrial commodities, and children. The site is rounded out by a ‘Glossary’ section, which offers a nice summary of each term that might be encountered while utilizing the site.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Community Supported Agriculture August 8, 2008
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http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/csa.html
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming more popular around the nation. The link above is a very good overview of CSA from the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. For a directory of CSAs, visit localharvest.org.
FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts August 1, 2008
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FishWatch aims to create informed consumers by providing information on fish species, their life cycles, how much is available and how much is being caught, current management, and sustainability issues. Some nutritional information is also available.
Edible Flowers August 1, 2008
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www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden/07237.html
The Horticulture Extension office of Colorado State created this guide to plants with edible flowers. It includes scientific name, dates of bloom, taste description, fragrance description and other hints.
Baking Substitutions July 15, 2008
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http://gothamist.com/2008/02/18/baking_substitu.php
This blog entry lists some helpful baking substitutions. Readers have also contributed their own, so scroll down to the Comments section for more suggestions.
Baking Bread June 4, 2008
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This site has everything a bread baker would need—loads of recipes, online classes, a bread blog and links to other resources.
How to Go Organic May 30, 2008
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To help cultivate the growth of organic farming, the Organic Trade Association created this guide for anyone exploring “going organic.” The site is organized into five main sections: Pathway for Producers, Pathway for Processsors, North American Directory, Regional Guide and Key Resources.
Top Secret Recipes May 10, 2008
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Use Top Secret Recipes to recreate your favorite restaurant meals at home. You can search by keyword or by brand/restaurant.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Eat Wild – Directory of Farms March 24, 2008
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www.eatwild.com/products/index.html
For customers looking for grass-fed animal products, this directory contains over 800 pasture-based farms listed by state. “Farm products include pastured beef, pork, lamb, bison (buffalo), rabbits, chevon (goat meat), deer, chicken and turkey. You will also find eggs from pastured hens and milk, butter and cheese from grass-fed cows or goats, along with some wild-caught seafood, produce, nuts, honey, and more.”
RecipeZaar March 14, 2008
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This is a very well organized recipe site, with thousands of recipes searchable by name, ingredient, course, diet, occasion or preparation. Click on the “Menus” section to see full menus for meals and special occasions.
Deciphering Food Expiration Dates February 21, 2008
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http://blog.usa.gov/roller/govgab/entry/deciphering_food_expiration_dates
This post from the GovGab Blog explains how consumers can decode the language of food expiration dates. “Sell by,” “Best if used by,” and “expiration date” are all explained. Links are also provided to food storage information.
Customer Feedback Central December 17, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Clothing, Computers, Consumer Information, Drugs, Food, Real Estate.add a comment
www.insidecrm.com/features/customer-feedback-central-102507/
This article outlines over 100 sites with customer reviews and feedback on products and services. Areas of interest include: Automobiles; Books & Movies; Food/Dining; Electronics; Apartments and Real Estate; Entertainment and Lifestyle; Clothing and Beauty; Toys and Video Games; Pharmaceuticals; Colleges & Universitites; Travel; and Computers and Accessories.
I Can’t Believe it’s Vegan! November 20, 2007
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www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/
This site from PETA lists readily-available products that are vegan-friendly.
Be Food Safe November 14, 2007
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www.fsis.usda.gov/Be%5FFoodSafe/
“The Be Food Safe campaign is designed to educate consumers about preventing foodborne illness through the four easy lessons of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.” And just in time for the holidays, they have a guide to safely cooking a Thanksgiving meal.
Frozen Food Storage October 22, 2007
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www.diynetwork.com/diy/diy_kits/article/0,2019,DIY_13787_5256498,00.html
This site, from the DIY Network, provides a guide to storing frozen foods. Guidelines are also given for how long certain types of food can safely be stored.
VegCooking October 18, 2007
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This is the site for all things vegetarian. Produced by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), it includes recipes, a shopping guide, information on restaurants and information on becoming vegetarian.
