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Research Shows Nutritional Value of Fruits And Veggies Diminishing
Grand Junction, Colo. Mom always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. But scientific studies are showing they may not be as nutritious as they used to be.
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Expert gives tips to keep your garden growing this summer
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- With a record heat wave on our hand, for many, it's a daunting task to take care of your lawns and gardens. Experts, though, say there are ways to keep your gardens green and growing.
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Feeding Canada's new immigrants
After years of trying to bring out the best in Ontario fruits and vegetables, the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is setting its sights south. And to the east. The horticultural science hub has started experimenting with growing produce typically found in the Caribbean and south Asia.[...]
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GREEN SCENE: Farmers markets allow us to enjoy the fruits of someone elses labour
I hope most people find time to visit a farmers market a few times during the summer. Its impressive to see how these markets have grown in recent years with an increasing variety of food and crafts for sale. The very popular Coquitlam Farmers Market (www.makebakegrow.com) is now in its 14th year.
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Farmers laud summer 2010
BRUNSWICK Fans, Popsicles and sun block arent the only items selling like hot cakes as a result of this summers extended stretch of heat, sunshine and humidity. Local farmers who sell the fruits and vegetables of their labors claim that the hot, sunny summer of 2010 has translated into an extended and more productive growing season.
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Application deadline for 2nd Annual Local Foods Festival is Aug. 6
Attentionackyard gardeners, farmers and businesses and organizations concerned with local food production: The deadline for applications for the 2nd Annual Juneau Local Foods Festival is August 6. The Saturday,ug. 28, event will feature a large Farmers Markets well as workshops in organic gardening, growing fruits and vegetables in Southeast Alaska, and many other topics.
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Thai imports, falling prices hit Delta farmers
VietNamNet Bridge Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, the country's largest fruit growing area, are struggling to sell their produce because local markets are dominated by Thai imports.
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Health: Beauty now in a pill
Belo comes out with its first food supplementRecent advances in skincare point to the growing importance of the protein glutathione in protecting cells from oxidative stress and maintaining the immune system.
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Starch cos to remain healthy
Rise in output of maize a basic raw material. Burgeoning food sector. Growing export opportunity.
www.thehindubusinessline.com
Review: 'The Zero-Mile Diet'
Carolyn Herriot takes the idea of eating locally to her back yard with her new book, subtitled "A Year-Round Guide to Growing Organic Food."
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