Confused about GMOs? There is no question GMOs (Soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, papaya, squash, apples, potatoes) are front and center in many food conversations and news sources. I have put a quick list of some GMO facts that you may not know: 1) GMOs are not foods. GMOs (genetically modified organism) are a breeding technology. Sometimes when I…
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Why You Should Travel to Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, located on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota, is one of my favorite places to visit! It’s a place I can let myself go and forget just about everything. It is a peaceful and relaxing place to escape from the busyness of life. We try to visit Duluth regularly, even if it’s only for a few days. Yes, it’s located in…
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12 Best Tips to Host an On Farm Event
On-farm events are a great way to connect the agricultural community with consumers. For many consumers, this may be their only exposure to agriculture. These events are fun, educational, and a great way to network and make connections for years to come. Depending on your vision, planning an on-farm event takes many volunteers. Form a committee with a variety of…
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10 Things About Harvest Most People Don’t Know
As we are in the midst of harvesting, I thought I would write a few, fun random thoughts about harvest. Some things about harvest most non-ag people don’t know. 1. Lunches are eaten in the field. Thank goodness for autoSteer in tractors and combines. Autosteer is a mechanism that automatically steers the combine/tractor. I can literally eat, with both hands,…
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Is It Safe To Feed My Family GMOs?
Is It Safe To Feed My Family GMOs? Yes, and I am going to tell you why. There is so much buzz about GMO’s recently, especially with General Mills announcement of labeling their original Cheerios with a “not made with genetically modified ingredients” label. (By the way, oats are the ingredient of Cheerios and there are no GMO oats.) Let us…
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