Food Production

Of all the dietary and nutritional claims pitched to us, what can we believe? How does cinnamon affect your health? How splendid is Splenda? Should you buy farmed, wild, or canned food? What's fishy about fish-oil supplements? Will a diet of Twinkies and M&M's lead to weight loss? Water from a tap or from a plastic bottle - which should you choose, and which is better for the environment? Should you carry your groceries home in plastic or brown paper? We all have questions, and Dr. Joe Schwarcz has the answers, some of which will astonish you.

Since the 1987 publication of Diet for a New America, beef consumption in the United States has fallen a remarkable 19 percent. While many forces are contributing to this dramatic shift in our habits, Diet for a New America is considered to be one of the most important. Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we currently buy and eat in the United States and the astounding moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

Step into the alluring world of "Food Science Unveiled," a fascinating exploration of the sensory science of food and its powerful impact on the industry. Imagine your curiosity being satiated as you delve into each chapter, carefully crafted to pull back the curtain on the hidden realm of food science. Kickstart your journey with an enlightening introduction to food science, leaving you with not just an overview but an all-encompassing understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a food scientist. Unveil the secrets behind the required educational background, key courses, internships...

Get Your Successful Food Truck Business up and Running in No Time with This Step-By-Step Guide Are you looking to start a food truck business but don’t know where to start? It's no secret that starting and running your own food truck can be incredibly profitable and fulfilling --but it's also hard work. There are so many things to think about, from the initial planning stages to marketing your food truck and everything in between. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to starting and running a food truck business. It can be hard to know what steps to take, what resources to use, ...

Twenty years ago, Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. With another 20 years of experience under his belt, bringing him to the half-century mark as a full-time farmer, he decided to build on that foundation with a sequel, a graduate-level curriculum. Everyone who reads (or listens to), and enjoys that previous work, will benefit from this additional information.

Learn a road map to healthy soil and revitalized food systems for powerfully addressing these times of challenge. This audiobook equips producers with knowledge, skills, and insights to regenerate ecosystem health and grow farm/ranch profits. Globally recognized soil advocate and agroecologist Nicole Masters delivers the solution to rewind the clock on this increasingly critical soil crisis in her first book For the Love of Soil. She argues we can no longer treat soil like dirt.

Dr. Joe Pizzorno is convinced that lifelong good health rests on two key determinants: your exposure to toxins and your ability to process them in your body. While lifestyle, diet, and genetics all play major roles in well-being, many symptoms of declining health and chronic disease are rooted in toxic overload - our exposure to a barrage of chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, electromagnetic frequencies, and pollution that are the byproducts of modern life.

What is the secret process for turning your food product idea into a shelf-stable manufactured item? Having a business plan is one thing, but the magic happens in the food science laboratory! The technical part of the food industry has always been a mystery because most food scientists work directly for food companies and are not allowed to share proprietary methods or know-how.

Prepare to embark on the fascinating journey of "Fermenting Beyond Food," an all-encompassing eBook that promises to be an engrossing exploration of the limitless applications of fermentation beyond the realm of food. This comprehensive guide delves into an array of captivating topics that showcase the remarkable versatility of the fermentation process and transforms the way you perceive this age-old art. Begin with an absorbing introduction to the transformative world of fermented beverages, where you'll uncover the rich history and benefits of these effervescent elixirs. Master the art of...

Book 3 of the sought-after series, “Preparing For The Collapse” by Author Spiritwalker. What in the world would you do if tomorrow you woke up to find that the United States power grid was gone, destroyed by an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)? How would you feed your family? With the power grid gone, gas stations will close down, and stores will close their doors, water treatment plants will not run, nothing will work. Do you have a stockpile of water and food that will sustain your family for a long time? Do you have the necessary ammo and guns to protect what you have stockpiled from the ...

For decades, it has been nearly universal dogma among environmentalists and health advocates that cattle and beef are public enemy number one. But is the matter really so clear? Hardly, argues environmental lawyer turned rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman in her new book, Defending Beef. The public has long been led to believe that livestock, especially cattle, erode soils, pollute air and water, damage riparian areas, and decimate wildlife populations. In Defending Beef, Hahn Niman argues that cattle are not inherently bad for either the Earth or our own nutritional health.

With insight into the historical, cultural, political, legal, and economic processes that shape our use of animals as food, Fitzgerald provides a holistic picture and explicates the connections in the supply chain that are obscured in the current mode of food production. Bridging the distance in animal agriculture between production, processing, consumption, and their associated impacts, this analysis envisions ways of redressing the negative effects of the use of animals as food.

There is an abundance of advantages to homemade canned fruits, vegetables, and meat over store-bought versions. From the lack of unnecessary additives to tasting just as you like them to a higher nutritional value, fruits, vegetables, and meat you canned will always be the better option.

"Conquer the Food Inspector Exam: Ensuring that Food Products Meet USDA and FDA Safety Standards and Regulations" is a comprehensive guide designed to prepare aspiring food inspectors for their certification exams. This study guide covers essential topics such as food safety principles, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and the specific regulations and procedures established by the USDA and FDA. The guide delves into the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) under USDA jurisdiction, as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ...

There’s something about biting into a fresh fruit plucked straight from a tree. That sudden explosion of crisp flavor tingling your tastebuds and making your mouth water for more is quite an experience. Now, imagine if you had grown that very fruit in your backyard.

By the late 19th century, Americans rich and poor had come to expect high-quality fresh beef with almost every meal. Beef production in the United States had gone from small-scale, localized operations to a highly centralized industry spanning the country, with cattle bred on ranches in the rural West, slaughtered in Chicago, and consumed in the nation’s rapidly growing cities. Red Meat Republic tells the remarkable story of the violent conflict over who would reap the benefits of this new industry and who would bear its heavy costs.

Men are under daily attack from the preservatives in processed food, the emasculating chemicals found in public tap water, and the female growth hormones in meats, all of which are causing an increase in erectile dysfunction. With the average 25 year-old-male only having half the sperm count he should have, our virility is literally being eroded everyday by the supermarkets and fast food chains in the name of profit.

Are you ready to embrace the homesteading lifestyle in the beautiful state of Michigan? Look no further than The Michigan Homesteader's Guide - the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to start their own off-grid homestead in the Great Lakes State. From sustainable living to community building, this comprehensive guide covers it all. In Chapter 1, you'll be introduced to the joys and challenges of homesteading in Michigan, including the unique climate and landscape of the state. Chapter 2 explores the numerous benefits of homesteading, from financial independence to self-sufficiency and ...

Renowned business author David Magee fuses both the interesting history and philosophy of one of America's most well-known companies in this entertaining aid for business management. While other American businesses are crumbling under low-cost foreign competition, John Deere Company thrives by maintaining such ideas as building the best product, being open to change and innovation, listening rather than leading, and keeping virtuous business practices.

Steve Case was on the leading edge of the Internet revolution when he cofounded AOL in 1991. He was an entrepreneur in a business that hadn't even been invented, yet he saw how significantly his efforts could change not only America but the world. In The Third Wave, Case uses his insights garnered from nearly four decades of working as an innovator, investor, and businessperson to chart a path for future visionaries.