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In Face Of Egg Recall, FDA Calls For More Authority
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said consumers should strictly avoid “runny egg yolks for mopping up with toast.” Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the Food and Drug Administration is limited by law to a mostly reactive stance on food … Continue reading
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New delivery area, and two new Florida producers!
We are now offering $10 delivery to Celebration! We’ve also added two new very exciting Florida producers. Beagle Bay Organics from Bradenton Florida has introduced Raw Kimchi, Garlic Sauerkraut, and Carrot & Dill Sauerkraut to our market this week. Breyting … Continue reading
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Fall Internship Positions Announced
Homegrown Co-op is pleased to announce our 2010 Fall Internships. Internships provide our community with opportunities to contribute in a tangible way to the life of Central Florida’s local food movement while gaining valuable skills and experience in a fun, … Continue reading
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US Proposes Sustainable Farming Fund
The Obama administration has unveiled a proposal to launch a global fund to aid sustainable farming practices in developing countries. The US says it wants the fund to total around $22 billion, but has pledged less than $500 million. Microsoft … Continue reading
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Flight chaos sparks fears of food shortages and price hikes
Fierce competition from supermarkets for home-grown produce could cause food prices to surge, as Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud continues to disrupt air traffic across Europe. Air freight carrying perishable food supplies to the UK stopped when air traffic restrictions were … Continue reading
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– Vote for us! – Slow Money to Support Homegrown
Slow Money is a movement that supports businesses like ours that seek sustainable business models that regenerate the local community, not just a bunch of shareholders at the top. Slow Money has announced their “Best Slow Money Business” competition and … Continue reading
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Healthcare reform bill included big GOP idea: individual mandate
The lawsuit against the health care overhaul filed Tuesday by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is focused on a provision that has long been advocated by conservatives, big business and the insurance industry. The lawsuit by McCollum, a candidate for … Continue reading
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Monsanto Purchases World’s Largest Vegetable Seed Company
“Monsanto Company to Acquire Seminis, Inc., a Leading Vegetable and Fruit Seed Company Acquisition Expected to Add Near-term Income Growth and Diversity to Monsanto’s Seed Portfolio ST. LOUIS (Jan. 24, 2005) – Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced today that it … Continue reading
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Florida Crop Damage Summary from Record Freeze
Two weeks has now gone by now since Florida experienced a record duration of freezing temperatures. As warmer temperatures return, the results of a full week at or below freezing temperatures make themselves obvious to our local farms. The losses, … Continue reading
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