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In Hawai‘i, Restoring Kava Helps Sustain Native Food Culture

Civil Eats

Last fall, Ava Taesali opened Kava Queen , Oahus only brick-and-mortar kava bar, after three years of building a loyal following for this traditional beverage at farmers markets in Honolulu. There are so many misconceptions about kava, Taesali said, adding that official recognition is key to changing the narrative.

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What Do Fish, Butterflies, and Bats Have to Do With Booze?

Modern Farmer

While many of us have gotten into the habit of seeking out certain symbols and words on food products, we have been slower to adopt this approach to beverages especially alcoholic ones. The first is that you (often) cant visit farms that grow the crops that become spirits. full_link READ MORE In search of sustainable spirits.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

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Precision Ag News 3/20

Agwired

Department of Agricultures Office of Energy and Environmental Policy regarding the interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The fifth cohort of Cultivo Virtual Academy hosted by Americas Cultivation Corridor launched on Feb.

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Canabis: a roundup

Food Politics

New flavors, formats driving cannabis-infused food and beverage products: The Jones Soda brand has its sights on new products, including a new candy launch, as national efforts mount to reclassify marijuana. Other 2018 farm bill provisions made hemp producers eligible for federal crop insurance and agricultural research programs.

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What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture

Food Tank

Many utilize regenerative growing and composting to maintain healthy crop life cycles from seed to harvest and foster healthy soils. They grow healthy, seasonal food as well as culturally relevant options familiar to the diverse populations they serve such as bissap (a beverage made from hibiscus) and callaloo (a dish made with leafy greens).

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The Bittersweet Reality: Crisis in the Cocoa Industry

Cropaia

This deforestation contributes to climate change while simultaneously making cocoa crops more vulnerable to its effects, such as altered rainfall patterns and increased incidences of pests and diseases. At the policy level , governments in producing countries are implementing strategies to improve the sector’s sustainability.