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Do you know everything about this staple of the modern diet? Popularity of farm fresh milk has been growing lately, and quite a few dietitian nutritionists now recommend whole milk as compared to fat-free or reduced fat one. Read on to learn why!

Despite the opinions of some that organic agriculture is simply a “trend” and that it cannot be used to feed the world long-term, science apparently says otherwise.

Chicken eggs have been a part of human diet for thousands of years. Unfortunately, with the shift to industrial agriculture methods, both animal welfare and nutritional qualities of eggs have suffered. Recent emphasis on pastured or free-range eggs, however, means return of at least some of the original qualities of this indispensable product. But what exactly does it mean when eggs are marketed as free-range or pastured?

The hugely popular Vermont-based ice cream producer Ben and Jerry’s has launched a line of non-dairy ice creams.

Michael Protas is a perfect example of an aspect of farming that can get overlooked: community. Michael says he fell in love with the idea of building a community, working for himself, working outside, and doing something meaningful — after all, people need to eat. Unlike many young farmers, Michael didn’t get into farming for the sole purpose of "saving the planet", but nonetheless is playing an important role in the long term sustainability of our food systems. And that’s truly the beautiful thing about small-scale, local farms — you don’t have to be a self-proclaimed hippie to be interested in or appreciate them. All are welcome!

On Wednesday, January 20th the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee approved legislation that would reauthorize certain child nutrition programs. The “Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016” aims improve the integrity of school meal programs without compromising access for eligible participants, and provide some flexibility to school food operators while maintaining the overarching goal to provide healthy meals.

1000EcoFarms is excited to announce the launch of an online magazine where people can come to learn more about the foods they eat, food news and policy, and even get to know local farmers, food-related businesses, and chefs.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, though thought by many to lack any drastic shifts from those of the past, sparked a variety of reactions from experts and the public alike after being released on Thursday, January 7.

Campbell Soup Company rang in the New Year with a big announcement: it will be the first major food company to begin labeling the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products.

A little-known but important law was partially repealed last month with the passing of the omnibus spending bill on December 18th, 2015.