Simple Garden Season Extension on a Budget

Posted on: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Low tech methods of extending the life of your garden for the protection of cool season (such as lettuce, greens, and root vegetables) taught to us by Dan Knier of… Read More

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The Our Lady of Mercy CWC Craft Show

Posted on: Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Our Lady of Mercy CWC Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continuing with past tradition, we will be serving… Read More

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Meet The Man Who Guards America’s Ketchup

Posted on: Monday, September 2, 2019

Deep inside the company that dominates the business of ketchup-making, there’s a man who makes sure that every squeeze of this all-American condiment comes out just right. He’s the Ketchup Master.

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Duped In The Deli Aisle? ‘No Nitrates Added’ Labels Are Often Misleading

By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
Posted on: Thursday, August 29, 2019

Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that “uncured” and “no nitrates added” labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.

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Two scoops of Perfect Day's vegan ice cream, made with synthetic whey proteins. Protein from whey, a byproduct of cheese-making, is often used to give frozen desserts a creamy texture. Perfect Day makes its whey proteins using microbes.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For … Lab-Grown Animal Proteins!

By: Maria Godoy | NPR
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2019

Some startups are making synthetic versions of animal proteins for use in foods from smoothies to baked goods. The goal: to reshape the food supply without the environmental footprint of livestock.

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Cattle graze in pasture formed by cleared rainforest land in Pará, Brazil. A new online tool makes it easier for food companies to detect this kind of land-clearing by their suppliers.

Don’t Cut Those Trees — Big Food Might Be Watching

By: Dan Charles | NPR
Posted on: Thursday, August 1, 2019

Dozens of food companies have promised to stop their suppliers from clearing forests in order to grow crops or graze cattle. Now the companies have a tool to monitor those farmers from space.

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ReUse On Union August Open House!

Posted on: Monday, July 29, 2019

Saturday, August 3rd, from 1-3pm. Our Upcycling Artist of the Month, Danette Pratt, of SeriouslySickSocks, will be at ReUse on Union showcasing all the amazing art she creates from unwanted… Read More

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Art on Tap | Social Creativity Hour

Posted on: Friday, July 26, 2019

Tap into your inner artist with the ZMA at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Join local artist, Carrie Turner, the third Tuesday of the month for a unique art-making experience each… Read More

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Art on Tap | Social Creativity Hour

Posted on: Friday, July 26, 2019

Tap into your inner artist with the ZMA at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Join local artist, Carrie Turner, the third Tuesday of the month for a unique art-making experience each… Read More

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A Beyond Meat burger is displayed at a Carl's Jr. restaurant in San Francisco. The rise of meat alternatives made of plants, or even grown from animal cells, has sparked new laws on food labeling.

What Gets To Be A ‘Burger’? States Restrict Labels On Plant-Based Meat

By: Alina Selyukh | NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Lawmakers across the U.S. and in the EU argue that labels like “vegan sausage” or “cauliflower rice” mislead people. Tofurky, the ACLU and others are suing, saying new label laws violate free speech.

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Athens Pride Fest Community Dinner

Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2019

SEORA and Lulu’s El Camino Mexican Cuisine Restaurant are happy to host a community dinner on June 8th at 7 PM. Lulu’s El Camino is an Athens Pride Fest sponsor… Read More

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Poor diet is the leading risk factor for deaths from lifestyle-related diseases in the majority of the world, according to new research.

Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds

By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
Posted on: Friday, April 5, 2019

Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.

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Kentucky Called A “Warning Signal” On SNAP Work Requirements

By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
Posted on: Thursday, March 28, 2019

The federal government is considering a work requirement for some people who get food assistance through SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. A new study uses Kentucky as an example… Read More

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Just three crops — wheat, corn and rice — make up nearly 60 percent of the plant-based calories in most diets, according to a new report. Above, a farmer inspects a plant in her dry maize field on March 13 in Zimbabwe.

For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges

By: Eleanor Beardsley | NPR
Posted on: Sunday, March 24, 2019

Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.

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