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Childhood Obesity

Michelle Obama Asks US Grocers To Join Her In Fighting Obesity

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke with the Grocery Manufacturers’ Association yesterday and called for industry-wide improvements to help parents and kids make healthier food decisions.

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Government Regulation

Justice Department To Investigate Big Agricultural Companies

The U.S Department of Justice meets in Iowa this weekend to consider whether the size of big ag companies could be in violation of federal anti-trust regulation

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Food Safety

Report: Food-Borne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Billion Annually

According to a report published today by the Produce Safety Project, acute food-borne illnesses cost the U.S. $152 billion each year.

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Interactive Maps

USDA Food Environment Atlas Maps Out Local Food Options

The US Department of Agriculture has launched an interactive map showing the availability of local and healthier food options throughout the U.S.

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Food Security

Florida Freezes Hamper Tomato Production

Unusually cold temperatures in Florida this winter have lead to a 30% decrease of tomato production, leaving farmers and consumers at a loss.

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Home Brewing

From Backyard to Bottle: Home Brewing Goes Green

People have been making their own beer for over ten thousand years. Now, with attention to sustainable practices, homebrewers are going green.

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Josephine McRobbie

Josephine McRobbie is an arts and culture reporter and producer for WFIU Public Radio

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St. Patrick's Day

7 Ways To Celebrate A Truly Green St. Patrick’s Day

Here are some simple, affordable, eco-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party ideas that will make your guests green with envy.

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Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson

Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are regular contributors to Earth Eats and green lifestyle experts.

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Fermented Foods

More Fermented Foods: Make Your Own Homemade Kefir

Kefir is a tart, tangy fermented food that starts from milk and is used much the same way as yogurt. Learn how to make your own kefir at home.

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Amy Jeanroy

Amy Jeanroy is a family farmer and freelance writer on gardening and green living topics, with a frugal touch.

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Healthy Snacking

Got Snacks? Steps To Healthier Snacking For Your Kids

Recent news on childhood obesity is not good and snacking plays an important role. Learn what you can do to provide healthier snacking options for your kids.

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Nicole I. Henderson

Nicole I. Henderson is a regular contributor to Earth Eats blogging about her journey raising her two children to make informed eating decisions.

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Food Waste

Food Waste A Growing Problem: What You Can Do

Almost 27% of edible food produced in the U.S. goes to waste. Here are some steps you can take to reduce the amount of food you send to the landfill.

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Emily Shelton

Emily Shelton is a web producer and blogger for Earth Eats. She also tweets our favorite daily recipes on Twitter.

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