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Farming and Food Facts

Sorting through the myths and misinformation to find facts about farming and food can be overwhelming. We’ve made the job easier for you by collecting credible answers to the most-asked questions.


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Antibiotics
Why are antibiotics given to livestock? Is my health impacted?

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Food Prices
Why do food prices go up? Are farmers getting rich when I pay more?

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Animal Welfare
Are farm animals treated humanely? Why are some animals kept in contained spaces?

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Hormones
Are hormones in meat and milk safe for my family to eat?

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Local/Organic
Is organic food more nutritious? Is local food better for the environment?

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Food Safety
How can I be sure my meat is safe? Is organic food safer than non-organic?

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GMO Foods
What are GMOs? How do we know they are safe?

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Corporate Farms
Are family farms a thing of the past? What is a factory farm?

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Kitchen Table Talk

Our families have been cooking hearty, affordable meals for generations to support the hard work of planting, harvest and day to day farming. Check out our collection of recipes and stories.
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Read the CommonGround blog to find out what farm women are saying. Join the conversation!

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