In the second of our series on animal meat waste, we follow the journey of the first piece of the animal that is removed- the hide. Listen to the first episode of the animal meat waste series here.By Caitlin Pierce
Composting and recycling at school isn't just about eco-friendly waste diversion. It also provides students with a powerful lesson in sound environmental practice that they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives. The message is simple: what comes from the earth can be returned to enrich it, so it can provide for us again and again. ...
You may be surprised to discover that Americans waste 40% of our food. JonathanBloom, author of American Wasteland, reveals why food dating systems are so confusing andwhat we can do as individuals to lessen our cumulative amount of waste.
You can't compost meat, but meat can be composted. Where meat ends up is becoming as important to customers as where meat comes from.FOOD WASTE (FW)By Caitlin Pierce
Napa not only set the precedent for California wine quality, but continues to lead the state in growing excellent grapes and producing excellent wines. But why? The character and quality of Napa's diverse wines is, in part, the result of the valley's ideal soil, topography, and climate.By Emma Hammond
California is reeling from one of the driest years on record. The wine industry in Napa Valley and Sonoma County is trying hard to adapt. Smaller high-end vineyards and wineries are using the drought conditions to their advantage.By Meradith Hoddinot
Go inside school food on Inside School Food, a brand new show on Heritage Radio Network! Paying for the new school lunch on just six extra cents (yes, you heard that right) per meal: Gitta Grether-Sweeney, Director of Nutrition Services at Portland, OR Public Schools and Bertrand Weber, Director of Culinary and Nutrition Services for ...