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Examining The Lives Of Farm Animals

certified humane label on eggs

Today on Earth Eats, we'll take you to an animal sanctuary where farm animals live out their lives. Then, Harvest Public Media examines a new push by the organic industry to define humanely raised meat.

In the kitchen, it's recipes highlighting corn. We make a sauce to slather over grilled corn on the cob, and Amy Jeanroy tells you her favorite way to preserve then. From Chef Daniel Orr, this recipe:

When people hear the word fungi, they think of the Italian fungi which means mushrooms, but in the Caribbean, it's a dish of cornmeal mush and okra.

And, we touch base with a couple families who struggle with food allergies. Reporter Alex Daily gets their reactions to the increase in the price of EpiPens.

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Organic Industry Wants To Define Humanely Raised Meat

New organic animal welfare standards are expected to be finalized by the end of the year. When that happens it could clear up some questions for consumers, but leave division behind the plate.

The Cost Of Living With Food Allergies

Stephanie Montgomery and her son both have food allergies. When she refills the prescription for her family's EpiPens, the trip may cost her well over $600.

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