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Princeton, NJ
Informing and Connecting Engaged Citizens
USA
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March 23, 2015
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Announcement
New Study Shows that Pig Farmers Use Four Times as Many Antibiotics as Cattle Ranchers
"Pig farmers around the world, on average, use nearly four times as much antibiotics as cattle ranchers do, per pound of meat," says a study published last week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Michaeleen Doucleff reports for NPR. "Poultry farmers fall somewhere between the two."
Food Safety, Food, Agriculture
News
USA
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July 23, 2015
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Legislation
House Passes Bill to Prevent Mandatory GMO Labeling
Local & State Government, Food Safety, Food, Agriculture
USA
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September 19, 2014
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Announcement
FDA Releases Updated Proposals to Improve Food Safety and Help Prevent Foodborne Illness in Response to Public Comments
Food Safety
USA
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September 15, 2014
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Announcement
Rutgers Food Innovation Center Wins Award from U.S. Small Business Administration
Economic Development, Small Business, Food Safety, Food
New Jersey
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July 07, 2014
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Assessment
Overburdened NJ Food Pantries Challenged to Feed More Hungry Clients
Social Services, Community Food Security, Food Safety, Food, Hunger
USA
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November 13, 2013
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Announcement
EPA Updates Enforcement Database
Employment, Domestic Labor, Food Safety
USA
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October 22, 2013
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Assessment
Industrial Food Animal Production in America: Examining the Impact of the Pew Commission’s Priority Recommendations
Food Safety
Princeton
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September 28, 2013
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Funding
Mercer County granted $40K to keep farmers markets up to par
Citizenship & Government, Local & State Government, Food Safety, Local Food, Food, Agriculture
USA
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June 24, 2013
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Funding
Walmart Foundation Awards $14 Million for Free Meals, Nutrition
Health, Children, Youth & Families, Community Food Security, Food Safety, Food
USA
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June 19, 2013
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Publications
Report Shows More Effort Needed to Reduce Sodium in Processed Foods
Citizenship & Government, Health, Food Safety, Food
USA
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June 11, 2013
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Publications
Feeding Cities Conference Report and Sessions Now Available on iTunes U
Education, Health, Higher Education, Community Food Security, Food Safety, Food
USA
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January 25, 2013
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Publications
Study Shows Majority of Food Ads Targeting Parents Deliver Poor Nutrition
Health, Children, Youth & Families, Community Food Security, Food Safety, Child Health, Child Nutrition, Childhood Obesity, Food, Dietary-Related Conditions
New Jersey
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December 11, 2012
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Meetings
Obesity Prevention in New Jersey The State of the State: Important Next Steps
Education, Health, Children, Youth & Families, Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Parental Involvement, Teacher Education, Food Safety, Child Health, Child Nutrition, Childhood Obesity, Disabilities, Food, Afterschool Nutrition, Healthcare
New Jersey
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January 09, 2012
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Legislation
Riley Bill to Protect NJ Farmers Receives Legislative Approval
Citizenship & Government, Economy & Jobs, Environment, Health, Food Safety, Local Food, Food, Agriculture
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