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Archive for August 2009

August 1, 2009

Honey Business 

bees

A Little Honey, Honey – Hunter’s Honey Farm

Earth Eats talks with Tracy and Christina Hunter of Hunter's Honey Farm about raising bees and their family's more than 4 generations in the honey business.

August 8, 2009

Raw Foods 

ingredients for a raw breakfast smoothie in a blender

Andy Reed And His RAW Breakfast Smoothie

The raw food movement takes charge this week. Chef Orr speaks with Andy Reed, and then Reed shares his favorite smoothie recipe.

August 15, 2009

Making Green Music 

The Giving Tree Band performing at FARMBloomington

Green Never Sounded So Good – The Giving Tree Band

The Giving Tree Band makes green living sound so sweet. Their new record and the accompanying tour have been called the greenest in the world.

August 22, 2009

Summer Salads 

Daniel Orr prepares tofu

Tofu Caprese – A Fresh Look At A Summer Favorite

Chef Daniel Orr offers a tasty way to incorporate tofu into a summer favorite.

August 29, 2009

Raising Animals 

Daniel Orr and Jeff Mease

A Humane Love Affair – Jeff Mease On Raising And Harvesting Pigs

Jeff Mease returns to Earth Eats to talk animal husbandry, pork, and his relationship to the big and beautiful pigs he raises on his farm.

August 4, 2009

Food Labeling 

A taco bell hard shell taco.

How Many Calories Are In A Steak Quesadilla From Taco Bell?

Legislation that would force food establishments to put calorie information on their menus is being challenged by some major food corporations.

August 5, 2009

Green Technology 

capitol

The U.S. Government Cares About Green Technology, Right?

After some bluster early on, the Obama Administration seems to have turned away from green tech a bit. Earth Eats' Cory Barker rounds up recent developments.

August 6, 2009

Grow Your Own 

potatoes

Growing Your Own Potatoes

You don't need several acres of land to grow your own food. In fact, according to Chef Orr, all you need is a basket and some compost to grow your on potatoes!

August 10, 2009

Agriculture 

A farm at sunset

Is Farming Part Of The New American Dream?

Is Farming Part of the New American Dream? Makenna Goodman wrote a guest post for Huffington Post this week, asking that very question.

August 11, 2009

Organic Foods 

A pile of organic vegetables.

Organic Food Under Attack From Seemingly All Angles

Organic food has been taking some hits in the press lately, and Earth Eats' Cory Barker hopes the beating comes to end soon.

August 12, 2009

Wind Energy 

Wind turbines on a hill.

More Wind Power Stories = Good News

Learn about the states that aredoing their part in pursuing green initiatives and technology.

August 18, 2009

Bag Tax 

The Seattle skyline.

In Seattle, The Battle Over Plastic Bag Usage Heats Up

Seattle voters turn down a proposal that would charge 20 cents per plastic bag they use.

August 29, 2009

Whole Foods 

An aniti-"Whole Foods" sign.

Whole Foods Fans Not Happy After CEO’s Anti-”Obamacare” Remarks

Public outcry after Whole Foods CEO speaks out against "Obamacare."

August 4, 2009

Recycling 

Overflowing recycle bins.

You Better Recycle…Big Brother Is Watching!

In some communities, when the trash crew comes around each week they can pull up which houses are recycling properly - and which are not.

August 13, 2009

Climate Change 

A smoke stack surrounded by pollution.

Wealthy Nations Agree To Cut CO2 Emissions, US Lags Behind

The United Nations has announced that industrialized nations around the world have agreed to cut CO2 emissions, but the US still lags behind.

August 17, 2009

Green Transportation 

A man riding his bike through a forest trail.

Copenhagen To Build Bicycle Superhighways

The people of Copenhagen have taken bike riding to a whole new extreme.

August 29, 2009

Whole Foods 

An aniti-"Whole Foods" sign.

Whole Foods Fans Not Happy After CEO’s Anti-”Obamacare” Remarks

Public outcry after Whole Foods CEO speaks out against "Obamacare."

August 29, 2009

Energy Conservation 

Coins stuck in a tree trunk.

Can We Save Money By Saving Energy?

Reports say that the U.S. could save $1.2 trillion by 2020 if we invest $520 billion in energy conservation.

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