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Raising a Toast to Planet-Friendly Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Food Tank

But water isn’t the only beverage many of us drink. The grapes, grains, and other crops that become alcoholic beverages—and the production process itself—all have environmental footprints that can’t be ignored. Check out the recap HERE. This means it’s even more important to uplift folks who are doing the right thing.

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Elderberries Hold Potential for Niche and Mainstream Markets

ATTRA

A feature from Harvest Public Media reports that elderberries, a crop that’s native to the Midwest, have enjoyed a surge in popularity recently. Other elderberry advocates see potential for the crop to undergo commercialization and be used in a range of food and beverage products and support large-scale producers.

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Pivot Bio N-OVATOR™ Paying Off for Farmers

Agwired

This year, downstream companies participating in N-OVATOR ’s insetting partnerships made payments to reward Pivot Bio growers for their practice change following the 2023 harvest. ” Kelly says their largest transaction to date was the sale of 100,000 nitrogen credits to a global food and beverage company. .

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Meet the Virginia Retirees Making Sweet and Smoky Syrup from Fallen Bark

Modern Farmer

Maples and hickories make up a small fraction of the approximately 1,000 native North American tree species, but only the former is well represented within our modern regional food culture, despite the fact that something flavorful and nutritious can be harvested from many of these native trees. No harm is done to the tree.

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Pivot Bio Program Pays Off for Growers

Agwired

This year, downstream companies participating in N-OVATOR ’s insetting partnerships made payments to reward Pivot Bio growers for their practice change following the 2023 harvest. The largest transaction to date was the sale of 100,000 nitrogen credits to a global food and beverage company.

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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. These consumption trends matter to the environment. for a new beer initiative.

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The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea

ATTRA

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Tea, a beverage enjoyed worldwide, is a subject of growing interest among specialty crop farmers in the Gulf South. The journey of tea from seed to cup involves harvesting, withering, rolling, oxidizing, and drying. Harvesting and Processing Your Tea Congratulations on growing your own tea!