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Those purchasing organic foods advised to look for certified label

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

ST. PAUL, Minn. – As farmers markets begin opening for the season, more people will be buying and preparing fresh, locally grown foods. For consumers interested in buying organic products in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) advised them … Continue reading →

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TDF rider a victim of beef?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

By Mike Mitchelson An accomplished cyclist blames tainted beef for his positive blood doping test. The story broke Monday that Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour De France title for blood doping, and was suspended from competitions. (Bear … Continue reading →

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Farm-to-table: A few tips to make it work

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

(This story was published originally in the February 2012 issue of Foodservice News, a sister publication to Harvest Foodservice Journal. Regulations and resources mentioned in this article are specific to Minnesota, but similar rules and listings exist in most states … Continue reading →

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Immigrant & Minority Farmers Conference

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

The annual Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference, sponsored by the Minnesota Food Association, will be held February 3-4 at North Central Regional Council of Carpenters Event Hall, 710 Olive Street, St. Paul, MN. To register, click here. For details on … Continue reading →

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Online tool helps growers create food safety plan

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

The On‐Farm Food Safety Project was unveiled last month at U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters by a broad partnership of food and agriculture organizations. The new online tool, available at no charge to farmers, helps mitigate farm‐based food safety risks. … Continue reading →

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