Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Dec
15
Women in agriculture are challenging stereotypes
December 15, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – About a third of the nation’s farmers are women, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And most of these women are working family farms, since 99 percent of all American farms are family-owned and operated. Just under 1 million…
Dec
13
Growing need for ag expertise: Not all high-paid careers are on the farm
December 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – (BPT) – As the farming industry faces growing consolidation in the U.S., one might get the impression fewer jobs are now available in agriculture.In fact, just the opposite is true. Today, one in three people worldwide — more than a…
Dec
13
Growing need for ag expertise: Not all high-paid careers are on the farm
December 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – (BPT) – As the farming industry faces growing consolidation in the U.S., one might get the impression fewer jobs are now available in agriculture.In fact, just the opposite is true. Today, one in three people worldwide — more than a…
Dec
11
The Organic Label is the Gold Standard [Infographic]
December 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – A new USDA study affirms that the organic label is the most comprehensive, most transparent and most tightly regulated food certification in the world, and points to the flaws in single label claims causing consumer confusion. With the prolifer…
Dec
11
The Organic Label is the Gold Standard [Infographic]
December 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – A new USDA study affirms that the organic label is the most comprehensive, most transparent and most tightly regulated food certification in the world, and points to the flaws in single label claims causing consumer confusion. With the prolifer…
Dec
6
Save energy and money this holiday season
December 6, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – The holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather and celebrate with family and friends. This time of year is also when expenses can soar, especially your utility bills. Thankfully, Chip Wade, HGTV(R) expert, has some advice on how you can sa…