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Yes, Pork is a Lean Meat!

Did you know, pork raised on modern pig farms compares favorably to other meats for fat, calories and cholesterol? Click to read more.

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Where Does Your Milk Come From?

Have you ever wondered where your milk comes from? Besides a cow, I mean. You can look up any of the dairy products in your fridge to find out what farm the milk came from!

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Demystifiying Food Labels

Food labels can be confusing! Discover what they really mean and why it matters for your family.

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Understanding beef labels: what they mean for you and your family

What’s the difference between grass-fed and organic? Here’s a breakdown on what beef labels mean for you and your family.

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Beef facts from a local butcher: answering your questions about meat production

Illinois butcher shares beef facts for the most common questions about meat production.

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Is the ‘dirty dozen’ spot-on? Your pesticide questions answered.

Every year around this time the list makes headlines, but what are the facts behind the list and what does the science say?

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Grass-Fed Beef and Other Label Definitions: What They Mean for Cattle and You

Labels like “grass-fed beef” are often misunderstood and sometimes deceiving. Farmers and dietitians get to the bottom of what it all means.

We want a sustainable food system, but what does that mean?

We want a sustainable food system, but what does that mean?

There’s no commonly accepted version of what sustainability means. I visited an Illinois farm to learn about what a sustainable food system looks like from a farmer’s perspective.

A young girl enjoys a glass of milk

Demystifying Milk Food Label Claims — Everything You Need To Know About Buying Milk

Within the dairy aisle, there are countless choices with various label claims. The good news is that all milk, as long as it is pasteurized, is wholesome, safe and nutritious.


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