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Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food Local Food Resources The John Newberry Elementary School Garden Resource Guide was produced to create a guide that will provide ways in which a school garden can be used as an outdoor experience and to stimulate general interest in the garden. NOTE: These files are large, and it may work best to download one at a time. Intro - 8.4 Mb Math 164 - 14.8 MB Nutrition - 7.8 Mb Read - 21.7 Mb Science - 52.1 Mb Social - 10.3 Mb Writing - 12.3 Mb Food Empowerment Project | Because your food choices can change the world Animal Handling Since 1991, the AMI Foundation has encouraged its members to subscribe to voluntary animal welfare guidelines and to embrace auditing programs and they have done so. The meat industry was the first sector in animal agriculture to develop such guidelines and to begin self-audit programs. Data collected by Colorado State University's Dr. Temple Grandin for the U.S. The AMI Foundation released its updated 2013 Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide in July 2013. Many companies also retain third party expert auditors. The AMI Foundation supports the efforts of the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization, Inc. To download a customer-friendly brochure about AMIs audit program, click here.
Reinvention of the Humble Tomato Tasting — Seed Savers Exchange On Labor Day weekend, Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) hosts its annual Tomato Tasting event, drawing upwards of 1,000 people to come and marvel at the incredible wealth of flavors, textures and form inherent with tomato diversity. Heritage varieties from SSE’s Collection are on experiential display, inviting visitors to interact with these rare fruits—many of which are openly available through the Online Seed Exchange. Due to the popularity of our on-site Tomato Tasting, and the wild success of last year’s Apple Tasting event in Des Moines, we had the idea to hit the road with our tomatoes. SSE partnered with Koby Jeschkeit-Hagan of Seed Sages, who rallied a group of participant growers and provided them season-long instruction on how to properly save seed from tomatoes. We were on our way to having extra tomatoes for our tomato tasting while also providing support for the training of new seed stewards working with varieties directly tied to their region.
Sustainable Table Sustainable Agriculture - The Basics Sustainable agriculture provides healthy food for consumers while protecting the environment and human health, safeguarding animal welfare and supporting local communities. Questions to Ask Asking questions is the best way to ensure that you're purchasing sustainably raised, healthful foods and supporting sustainable farmers. Here are some questions to get you started. Handouts Help promote sustainable food and save family farms. Projects and Events The GRACE Food Program is proud to actively participate in the burgeoning food movement. Food Waste In the US, we throw away 40 percent of our food supply every year.
Food Voices: Stories of the Food Sovereignty Movement From Around the World Good Nutrition for Healthy Vegan Dogs Contents IntroductionPutting Together a Basic MealProtein & CarbohydratesEnzymes & Beta-caroteneTaurine, L-Carnitine & B12Oils & Essential Fatty AcidsConclusionResources for Information and Supplies Introduction Many people are surprised to learn that not only can dogs enjoy vibrant health on a vegan diet, but just like people, their physical condition can actually improve as a result of eliminating animal foods. By genus, dogs are classified as carnivorous, but metabolically, they are actually omnivorous. Skeptical? “When we first found him on the streets of the Dominican Republic, Piggy was just a pup – he had no hair, he was skin hanging over a skeleton, and he could barely walk a couple of blocks,” Tod recalls. Still not sure? Michel recommends using commercial pet food that has gone through the Association of American Feed Control Officials feeding trials. Sandy Anderson, owner and founder of VeganPet in Australia, explains the philosophy behind the development of her products: