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Weekend reading: FDA’s curricula for middle and high school teachers

Food Politics

Yes, food can be used to engage students in inquiry-based science — really ! The Science and Our Food Supply Teacher Guides are challenging hands-on, minds-on activities that empower students to make informed choices about food safety, nutrition, biotechnology, and dietary supplements. For that alone!

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Coalition letter encouraging continued U.S. membership in FAO

NASDA

participation in FAO is essential to advancing science-based global standards, supporting food security and protecting American agricultural trade interests. agriculture. agriculture. Letter Key points: U.S. Institutional reforms and increased resources are needed to strengthen U.S. food security.

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In His Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow Alok Arun

USDA Blog

Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies to learn about opportunities are available for their respective institutions and their students. Kika De La Garza Fellowships have recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts. Participants meet directly with U.S.

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Mexico Amends Constitution to Prohibit GM Corn Seeds

Food Tank

one to two decades), contaminate essentially all non-GMO corn in Mexico, pesticide and agricultural biotechnology expert Charles Benbrook tells Food Tank. million (US$174,458) in financial aid and agricultural equipment to the winners of the First Native Corn and Amaranth Contest in an effort to strengthen native crop production.

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Food and Ag Groups Express MAHA Concerns

Agwired

Over 300 agricultural and food organizations have signed on to a letter calling for sound science and data to be used by the Make America Healthy Again Commission in upcoming evaluations for products essential to food and agriculture. consumers can continue to access a safe, abundant and affordable food supply.

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Brainfood: Croplands, Satellite phenotyping, Farm size, Bt double, Scaling up, Opinion leaders, Gendered knowledge, OFSP, Ethiopia sorghum diversity, Banana bunchy top, Climate change & pathogens, Bean pathogens, Mixtures, Rewards

Agricultural Biodiversity

Just agricultural science: The green revolution, biotechnologies, and marginalized farmers in Africa. Questioning the role of “opinion leaders” in agricultural programs. Likely decline in the number of farms globally by the middle of the century. Wait, you have to model this, you can’t figure it out from space?

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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

The term data-driven decisions is becoming increasingly common in agriculture, but how committed are farmers to using data in their everyday practices? Are they truly allowing data to influence their operations, or is it just a catchphrase thrown around by people who aren't in the agricultural industry?

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