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Marcia Veldman, Rebuiling The Foodshed, Hydroponics

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:30:35 +0000

What does it take to run a successful farmers market? Coordinator of the Bloomington Community Farmers Market Marcia Veldman gives tips in this week's podcast.

Eden Farms: Growing Basil Year Round With Hydroponics

Annie Corrigan — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:27 +0000

Join us for a tour of one-of-a-kind Eden Farms and learn about their hydroponic farming that grows basil, arugula, and watercress year-round.

Fast Food Strikes Spread To More Major US Cities

Sarah Gordon — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:59 +0000

Milwaukee, St. Louis and Detroit have joined the list of cities where fast food workers have struck for $15/hour wages and the right to unionize.

Farm Bill Progress, Finally

Sarah Gordon — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:01:15 +0000

After months of political gridlock, new farm legislation may be in sight.

Indiana Farmers Behind On Planting Corn Crop

Earth Eats Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:58:43 +0000

About 30 percent of Indiana corn crop was planted as of Monday, an agriculture report indicates.

New GMO Products Delayed Due To USDA Review

Liz Leslie — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:58:02 +0000

Monsanto and Dow Chemical have been developing new genetically-modified seeds, but the USDA has hit the brakes on their release to market.

Easy To Eat As Many Calories At Subway As McDonald’s

Liz Leslie — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:12:01 +0000

A new study has found that Subway patrons eat about as many calories as those who go to McDonald's.

Cagey Issues For Egg Industry

Earth Eats Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:19:33 +0000

Traditional industrial hen houses hold a quarter-million layers, which represents a massive challenge. But the industry says it’s rising to the challenge.

Wild Edibles, Solar Power And Baby Chicks

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:30:15 +0000

Jana Wilson introduces us to her 5-day-old Sicilian Buttercup chicks, Didi Emmons loves cooking wild edibles, and strawberry shortcake for dessert!

They Grow Up So Fast: Caring For Baby Chicks

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:14:20 +0000

Springtime means Jana Wilson is running a nursery and a pre-school on her chicken farm.

Harmony School Lets The Sunshine In

Annie Corrigan — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:11:11 +0000

Harmony School high school science students have applied what they learned in the classroom to the school's new solar sculpture.

Wet Spring Delays Planting Season

Sarah Gordon — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:19:51 +0000

During last year's drought, farmers begged for rain. This spring, they wish it would stop.

High Fructose Corn Syrup Could Affect Bee Health

Liz Leslie — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:31:01 +0000

No one factor is to blame for mass bee deaths, but industrial diets may be making bees more susceptible to harmful pesticide exposure.

Home Brewing: Phase Two

Kira Bennett — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:11:13 +0000

You've got the alcohol. Now it's time to add the bubbles and bottles.

Herbs With Fruit, How Sweet It Is

Chef Daniel Orr — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:15:43 +0000

We’re making some herb-infused simple syrups to drizzle over fresh fruit we picked up at the market.

Dan Imhoff On Farm Bill: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You

Annie Corrigan — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:42 +0000

Dan Imhoff is the author of "Food Fight: The Citizen’s Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill." But it's growing food, raising animals that gets him going.

Gluten-Free By Popular Demand

Earth Eats Staff — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:35:03 +0000

More than 1.6 million Americans are on gluten-free diets even though they haven’t been instructed by their doctor to do so.

Future Of The Farm Bill, Dolmas With Some Local Flare

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:30:31 +0000

Author Dan Imhoff says every American who enjoys eating should be concerned about the farm bill. And, Chef Daniel Orr forages for grape leaves, wraps dolmas.

USDA: New Grants To Help Farmers Markets Take SNAP Payments

Sarah Gordon — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:44:27 +0000

The USDA has announced new funding to encourage broader acceptance of SNAP benefits at farmers markets.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found In Turkey Samples

Liz Leslie — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:43:22 +0000

Widespread antibiotic use in poultry production may be leading to antibiotic-resistant bugs in turkeys.

Pesticides Connected To Bee Deaths Banned In Europe

Liz Leslie — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:42:41 +0000

Bees have been dying worldwide, causing concern for global food supply. This week, the EU has taken a step to protect the bees from pesticides.

Caffeinated Gum Sparks FDA Investigation

Liz Leslie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:19:55 +0000

Each piece of Wrigley's new "Alert Energy" gum contains a half-cup of coffee's worth of caffeine.

Chile Farm Runs On The Power Of The Sun

Annie Corrigan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:46 +0000

"The Chile Woman" Susan Welsand was able to install a 5.2 kilowatt array of solar panels after a tornado uprooted several old-growth trees on her farm.

House Speaker Pulls “Ag-Gag” Bill Before Vote

Earth Eats Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:55:16 +0000

House Speaker Brian Bosma killed a bill that would have tightened restrictions on taking undercover pictures and video of agriculture businesses.

Bill Introduced Would Require GMO Labeling

Liz Leslie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:22:32 +0000

Advocates of the new bill say consumers deserve to know what they are feeding their families.

Let Mother Nature Do The Work For You

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:30:01 +0000

Today, we have stories about farmers letting Mother Nature do the heavy lifting. And, it's asparagus in the kitchen!

From Mulch To Mushrooms

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:51:35 +0000

After two years of decomposing, the piles of leftover wood chips at Bread & Roses Gardens will soon sprout mushrooms thanks to hungry mycelium.

Seeking Profits In Private Labels

Earth Eats Staff — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:11:33 +0000

You may not think much about store brands as you shop for groceries, but it’s a business worth nearly $60 billion per year.

Fast Food Strike: Chicago

Sarah Gordon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:09:34 +0000

Twenty days after New York fast food employees struck for higher wages, a group of Chicago workers have taken the torch.

Sugary Soda Linked To Diabetes In Large European Study

Liz Leslie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:13 +0000

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Farmers Planting Crops Later Because Of Rain

Annie Corrigan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:23:36 +0000

With high seed and fertilizer prices, agriculture experts say there is little room for error when it comes to planting crops.

Thirsty Cities Drain Colorado Farmland

Earth Eats Staff — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:06:20 +0000

Farmers throughout the Great Plains are preparing for what could be a tough growing season. Limited irrigation resources pose a particular problem in Colorado.

Campus Compost Programs Address Food Waste

Caroline Hoven — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:15:24 +0000

In honor of Earth Day, we're highlighting several composting programs at universities across the country that are successfully reducing food waste.

Certification Group’s Sustainability Measures Questioned

Liz Leslie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:40:03 +0000

The Marine Stewardship Council is one of the largest and most trusted certification bodies in sustainable seafood.

Ag-Gag Bills: California Withdraws, Tennessee Votes

Sarah Gordon — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:16:43 +0000

Both measures required animal cruelty to be reported within 48 hours.

Second Servings: Morel Mushrooms

Earth Eats Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:13:02 +0000

Morel mushrooms fruit in the spring, signaling a Hoosier tradition of hunting the wooded areas. Traditional Arts Indiana learns more about these elusive fungi.

The Human Cost Of Cheap Food

Sarah Gordon — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:41:39 +0000

New York City's fast food workers' strike is the latest attempt by food workers to make consumers recognize the complex costs of eating on the cheap.

GMO Labeling Laws On Deck In The Midwest

Earth Eats Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:37:47 +0000

Laws and ballot initiatives for mandatory labeling have been proposed in more than 20 states.

Chinese Bird Flu Outbreak Impacts KFC

Liz Leslie — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:46:07 +0000

The H7N9 bird flu has Chinese consumers concerned about one of their favorite fast foods.

Homebrewing: Phase One

Kira Bennett — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:56:12 +0000

Let's flesh out the details of making home brew. Lesson number one: proper sanitation is vital to a tasty batch of beer!

Pollinators, Art With Strawberry Plants, Vegan Cinco De Mayo

Annie Corrigan — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:30:20 +0000

If you build it, they will come. Or, at least that's what the Bloomington Community Orchard hopes! And, we're cooking an all-vegan Cinco de Mayo.

Gut Bacteria May Connect Red Meat and Heart Disease

Earth Eats Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:16:05 +0000

Riding the wave of cutting edge research on microflora and health, a new study suggests a link between the critters in our bellies and heart disease.

New Strain Of Bird Flu Detected In China

Liz Leslie — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:34:03 +0000

Bird flu has been detected in live pigeons for sale in China. So far, six people have died and 16 fallen ill.

EPA Sued Over Pesticides, Bee Deaths

Sarah Gordon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:03:02 +0000

As evidence mounts for the link between neonicontinoid use and bee deaths, a group of concerned Americans is bring suit against the EPA.

Of Lairs And Laws

Jana Wilson — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:12 +0000

Considering raising chickens? Here are some tips for negotiating the poultry laws in your area.

Minimal Work, Maximum Yield: Benefits Of Polycultural Garden

Annie Corrigan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:23:29 +0000

We're working in the garden with the guys from Bread & Roses. After the initial elbow grease of laying sheet mulch, the garden then maintains itself.

Easy Roasted Asparagus

Natalie Rae Good — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:44:44 +0000

Kiss winter tubers goodbye and enjoy these spring stalks while you can!

Legalize It? Kentucky Farmers Look To Hemp

Earth Eats Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:24:46 +0000

Kentucky is trying to bring back hemp, the close relative of marijuana that is used in products like textiles, car parts, lotions and paper.

Foods Labelled ‘Organic’ Perceived As Better, Study Finds

Liz Leslie — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:25:45 +0000

According to recent research, simply calling a food "organic" causes it to be perceived very differently.

Farmers Expect Typical Growing Season This Year

Earth Eats Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:25:25 +0000

At this time last year, farmers in Indiana were already preparing and planting for the season because of record-breaking temperatures.