Are you concerned about what is in your food? I care about what kind of food I am eating and what makes up this food. As a grandmother, I am more concerned about the food my granddaughter is eating. Consumers, myself included, have allowed the federal and state governments to assume the role of regulator. Why have I done this? Why do we continue to allow our government to decide which foods are good for us and which are harmful if consumed? We (Americans) assume the items we purchase at the grocery store are safe to consume and do not incur negative affects on our health. Therefore, we trust the…
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National Agricultural Day! Thank a farmer…
March 15 is National Agricultural Day! Below is a link I found interesting – 10 reasons to thank a farmer. http://pin.it/w2FmnBM 10. American’s spend only 10% of their incomes on food. The lowest percentage of any country. 9. The world’s population will grow from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050. Farmers will need to DOUBLE food production to keep pace. 8. Only 210,000 full time U.S. farmers produce 80% of our food and fiber. 7. Most farms are family-owned enterprises. These families brave exceptional risk and tight margins. 6. For every $1 spent on food, farmers receive less than 12 cents for the raw products. 5. The average U.S.…
