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Food

How Does Food Get Delivered to Hungry People in Conflict Zones?

In the midst of war and conflict, access to food can quickly become precarious. Here’s how a few organizations and aid workers go about distributing food in the middle of war.

by Kathleen Willcox
Consumption

Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem

We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?

by Rose Garrett
A bin labeled "Organic Farm" full of produce.
Farm

What Does it Take to Become an Organic Farmer?

A USDA NRCS specialist answers questions about transitioning to organic farming.

by Lena Beck
Person disposing of uneaten food.
Consumption

The Staggering Scale of Food Waste, Explained

The US wastes a third of its food. Here’s where it happens and how.

by Lena Beck
Farm

Three Takeaways from the USDA Census of Agriculture

The 2022 Census of Agriculture was released this week, reporting increased farm profits but decreased farmland. Vilsack calls the data “a wakeup call.”

by Modern Farmer
Butter avocados.
Food

Why We Can’t Get Mexico’s Butter Avocados in the US

Trade restrictions between several Mexican states and the US mean many of the best ingredients don’t make their way across the border.

by Ashlen Wilder
Farm

The Dirt on Fertilizer

Fertilizers feed plant life, but knowing which and how much to use can be a balancing act.

by Daliah Singer
Consumption

What’s in a Name? Food Labels, Explained

Food labels can be difficult to understand and interpret, so we’ve created a glossary of some common ones that you’ll see at the grocery store.

by Lena Beck
Consumption

In the Shopping Cart

Here are some common examples of food frauds and fakes you could come into contact with at grocery stores around the world.

by Lena Beck
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