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December 13, 2020

unlocking benefits ...

Carrots are healthy, but active enzyme unlocks full benefits

Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A with the help of an enzyme called beta-carotene oxygenase 1

November 23, 2020

The Kansas Rural Center’s “Feeding Kansas” report, published over a year and a half ago, called for support of local food and farm councils who would provide guidance in communities and to local governments around the issue of raising more food locally. One of these groups is the Jefferson County Food Council, comprised of citizens who share a passion for the idea that people should have access to fresh, healthy, local food, and that more support should be available for farmers. (Jefferson County Food Council via Facebook)

SUPPORTING LOCAL ...

Local foods offer cornucopia of Thanksgiving options

Consider a few local options when shopping for Thanksgiving

August 28, 2020

WARMING EFFECT ...

Warmer temps could change Calif crops

Berkeley Lab study finds it will be too hot for some crops, just right for others

June 29, 2020

COLORS OF THE RAINBOW ...

USDA revises carrots standards

Revision adds more U.S. No. 1 grades to accommodate carrots of colors other than orange