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Coming Soon to a Food Label Near You: ‘Bee-Friendly’ Certifications

A growing number of farms are seeking out pollinator-friendly certifications, but the two programs offering certification—run by the Xerces Society and Pollinator Partnership—are taking very different approaches. BY TWILIGHT GREENAWAY AND CINNAMON JANZER OCTOBER 17, 2022 Farmer Doug Crabtree walks in his sunflower field (Photo by Jennifer Hopwood, Xerces Society) How Extreme Heat Puts Pollinators—and Crops—at Risk What
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What’s The Difference Between Grass-Fed Whey Vs. Regular Whey?

Written by Nick EnglishLast updated on February 2nd, 2022 Expert Verified By: Trevor Kashey, PhD If you’re even vaguely interested in healthy eating, you’ve probably come across people extolling the benefits of grass-fed whey, beef, and dairy versus the conventional (and cheaper) grain-fed kind. “Grass-fed” and “grain-fed” aren’t the only kinds of dairy you can buy. Organically raised
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Burgers, berries, bread: 10 foods you should consider buying organic

Many are wary of chemical residues frequently found in foods grown with pesticides. If your budget and time are limited, here’s a good place to start ‘When consumers spend their dollars on organic food they’re voting. They’re voting for change,’ said Illinois farmer Ben Hagenbuch. Photograph: David McNew/Getty Images There are a variety of reasons
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