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Meat is not a nutritional equal to plant-based meat substitutes. That's according to a new study from Duke University out this week. But researchers say it's still not clear if one is healthier than the other.
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Heat waves induced by climate change will threaten future agricultural crops at a faster rate than gradual global warming, according to a new study.
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The pandemic prompted a ton of people who were stuck at home to explore the world of gardening for the first time, and an upcoming webinar series aims to cultivate even more budding backyard growers.
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Gov. Jared Polis declared Saturday, March 20 MeatOut Day, encouraging Coloradans to go one day without eating meat. The proclamation spurred backlash across state lines from some in the meat industry and allied politicians. Having heard from diametrically opposed politicians for weeks on the matter, we wanted to see where actual meat and meat alternative producers in Colorado stand on the matter. Do they feel as opposed as the predominant narrative suggests?
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Most students enrolled half-time or more in college typically aren't eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sometimes known as food stamps. But temporary changes to the federal program are allowing some low-income students to take advantage during the pandemic.
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The pandemic's economic toll has left many in the Mountain West struggling to feed their families. In fact, Nevada and New Mexico have some of the...
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Panic buying has slowed down considerably since this spring, but one thing still lingering is higher demand for meat that's easier for people to cook themselves.
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We recently asked our listeners to tell us about what has brought them joy in 2020. For Sam Graf in Fort Collins, it's making dumplings. Tens of thousands of them, by hand, since March — which he serves out of his driveway once a week.
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As the coronavirus pandemic causes a national surge in demand at food banks, some insiders speculate that demand could remain high long after lockdowns end.
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The loss of jobs and wages amid the coronavirus pandemic are factors behind an uptick in food insecurity. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports 8% of adults in Colorado didn’t have enough to eat in July, while 12% said they didn’t have enough money to feed their children. State and federal programs can help, but residents are also using their gardens to support their neighbors in need.