Comments on: Ardor for Agriculture: Fascination for Facts http://downtoearthblog.com/farming/ardor-for-agriculture-fascination-for-facts/archives/24 Facts, opinions and reflections on being a techno-geek granolarancher Mom Thu, 17 May 2012 20:38:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Quality And Food Safety http://downtoearthblog.com/farming/ardor-for-agriculture-fascination-for-facts/archives/24#comment-511 Quality And Food Safety Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:39:30 +0000 http://downtoearthblog.com/farming/ardor-for-agriculture-fascination-for-facts/archives/24#comment-511 <strong>Food Safety: What is hiding in your food?...</strong> As we head into the summer season, the number of barbeques and picnics increases. But this means more foods sitting out and shared by multiple people. This is the time that we all need to pay particular attention to the fact that food safety is NOT som... Food Safety: What is hiding in your food?…

As we head into the summer season, the number of barbeques and picnics increases. But this means more foods sitting out and shared by multiple people. This is the time that we all need to pay particular attention to the fact that food safety is NOT som…

]]> By: Carol http://downtoearthblog.com/farming/ardor-for-agriculture-fascination-for-facts/archives/24#comment-9 Carol Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:26:34 +0000 http://downtoearthblog.com/farming/ardor-for-agriculture-fascination-for-facts/archives/24#comment-9 I totally agree with Karri that we need to be informed consumers......especially about the country of origin of our food. American farmers are faced with higher production, shipping, and labor costs than growers in developing countries like Mexico and China. Food safety and food security means supporting and consuming American farm products whenever possible. This is a great site for exchange of ideas and I look forward to participating as often as I can! I totally agree with Karri that we need to be informed consumers……especially about the country of origin of our food. American farmers are faced with higher production, shipping, and labor costs than growers in developing countries like Mexico and China. Food safety and food security means supporting and consuming American farm products whenever possible.

This is a great site for exchange of ideas and I look forward to participating as often as I can!

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