US Department of Agriculture

Family Farming vs. Industrial Agriculture

Consumers are increasingly alienated from food production, and their concerns about nutrition, food safety and sustainability reflect this distance. ...More
November 10, 2011 By Lori Colman
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USDA, NMI to Speak at Superfruit Workshop

Natural Marketing Institute's Steven French will join USDA researcher, Dr. Barbara Shukitt-Hale for our first "Superfruit" pre-conference workshop on Oct. 20 at SupplySide West. ...More
September 20, 2010
Posted in Blog
What to Eat: Dietary Guidelines 2010

USDA has many progressive recommendations to consider in its final 2010 dietary guidelines makeover, after a public comment period and related public meeting. ...More
July 8, 2010
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2010 Proposed Dietary Guidelines Target Obesity

The issue of America’s rising obesity rates is one of the driving factors behind newly the proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines that suggest reductions in sodium, sugary drinks and saturated fats among others. The report was released earlier this week by the Dietary Guidelines ...More
June 16, 2010
Posted in News
Organic Products Remain in Good Standing

OTA issued a press release commending NOP for requesting that NOSB reevaluate its recommendation for nutrient vitamins and minerals. ...More
April 30, 2010
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