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The First Go Big Read 2010-2011 Blog Post: DNA after Donation
Posted on April 29, 2010Go Big Read 2010-2011 has officially started and we are starting with brand-new blog posts. This is the start of many posts […]
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Organic Valley co-op supports Clean Energy Jobs Act
Posted on April 24, 2010Cecil Wright, Vice-President of sustainability and local operations for Organic Valley La Farge wrote on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 in a letter to […]
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A New Partnership?: The USDA and Organic Farms
Posted on April 15, 2010The USDA is about to change the game for farming in the United States by supporting organic and local farmers. According to […]
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Skloot Review Books Available for Course Instructors
Posted on April 14, 2010Last week, we announced next year’s Go Big Read Selection, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. We think the […]
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West African farmers enter international organic food market
Posted on April 11, 2010Thanks to a $2.4 million German-backed FAO program that has helped them meet necessary certification and other requirements, nearly 5,000 West African […]
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Food Summit April 23
Posted on April 7, 2010The Food Summit, on Friday, April 23, will feature a series of lectures and discussions that extend the campus discussion on a […]
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‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Chosen for Go Big Read Program
Posted on April 6, 2010UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot as the book for the second year […]
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Calorie Count: Coming Soon to a Chain Near You!
Posted on April 1, 2010According to New York Times article, Calorie Data to Be Posted at Most Chains, the new health care bill carries a new […]
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Food, glorious food! UW exhibit shows obsession with eating is nothing new
Posted on March 30, 2010Wisconsin-Madison’s Ebling Library, in the Health Science Learning Center has a fascinating new exhibit, It’s Good for You, which clearly shows that our country’s […]
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Checking out sustainable food: Sustainable Table
Posted on March 25, 2010Sustainable Table is a helpful website for those curious about the sustainable food movement. Sustainable Table promotes healthy eating by offering up […]