Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
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.
Jana Wilson introduces us to her 5-day-old Sicilian Buttercup chicks, Didi Emmons loves cooking wild edibles, and strawberry shortcake for dessert!
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.
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.
Widespread antibiotic use in poultry production may be leading to antibiotic-resistant bugs in turkeys.
The USDA has announced new funding to encourage broader acceptance of SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
More than 1.6 million Americans are on gluten-free diets even though they haven’t been instructed by their doctor to do so.
We’re making some herb-infused simple syrups to drizzle over fresh fruit we picked up at the market.
You've got the alcohol. Now it's time to add the bubbles and bottles.
No one factor is to blame for mass bee deaths, but industrial diets may be making bees more susceptible to harmful pesticide exposure.
During last year's drought, farmers begged for rain. This spring, they wish it would stop.
Harmony School high school science students have applied what they learned in the classroom to the school's new solar sculpture.
Springtime means Jana Wilson is running a nursery and a pre-school on her chicken farm.
Traditional industrial hen houses hold a quarter-million layers, which represents a massive challenge. But the industry says it’s rising to the challenge.
A new study has found that Subway patrons eat about as many calories as those who go to McDonald's.
Monsanto and Dow Chemical have been developing new genetically-modified seeds, but the USDA has hit the brakes on their release to market.
About 30 percent of Indiana corn crop was planted as of Monday, an agriculture report indicates.
After months of political gridlock, new farm legislation may be in sight.
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.
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.
We’re making some herb-infused simple syrups to drizzle over fresh fruit we picked up at the market.
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.
Widespread antibiotic use in poultry production may be leading to antibiotic-resistant bugs in turkeys.
The USDA has announced new funding to encourage broader acceptance of SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
More than 1.6 million Americans are on gluten-free diets even though they haven’t been instructed by their doctor to do so.
No one factor is to blame for mass bee deaths, but industrial diets may be making bees more susceptible to harmful pesticide exposure.
During last year's drought, farmers begged for rain. This spring, they wish it would stop.
Traditional industrial hen houses hold a quarter-million layers, which represents a massive challenge. But the industry says it’s rising to the challenge.
A new study has found that Subway patrons eat about as many calories as those who go to McDonald's.
Monsanto and Dow Chemical have been developing new genetically-modified seeds, but the USDA has hit the brakes on their release to market.
About 30 percent of Indiana corn crop was planted as of Monday, an agriculture report indicates.
After months of political gridlock, new farm legislation may be in sight.
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.
Annie Corrigan is the producer of Earth Eats, and an announcer and producer at WFIU Public Radio. Learn more »
Daniel Orr is a professional chef, restaurateur, blogger, and author of a number of cookbooks. Learn more »
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