It's Friday the 13th; a perfect day to roll out some DYKs about food, food production and the myths surrounding them.
But, did you know that today's farmers are doing more with less as they raise healthy, affordable food for you and your family?
For example, farmers who raise chickens have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 71% since 1960. Read more about efficiences in egg production.
And did you know the U.S. beef industry has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world? Read more in this beefresearch.org sustainability paper.
Have you ever purchased Non-GMO water? There is no such thing as GMO water! Labels on food and drink that profess they are "free-from" is a marketing ploy and a major disservice to consumers. Read how one person changed her views on GMOs in this report: Changing Minds about GMOs.
And that often-repeated "hormones in beef are causing all kinds of health problems." Check out this infographic from Best Food Facts.
Best Food Facts also put together a comprehensive story this week about how the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list is confusing people needlessly, Should I be worried about the Dirty Dozen?
The bottom line is that food grown in the United States is heavily regulated and no matter what you choose -- organic, conventional, gmo, gmo-free -- it's safe, healthy and affordable. There is no need to fear your food. It's your table. It's your choice.