Category Archives: Food

NATIONAL BBQ MONTH AND A GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

I love summer.  I love the smell of fresh-cut hay.  I love that when I get off work I still have plenty of daylight to spend time outside with my daughter going on bike rides, checking out bugs and playing … Continue reading →

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PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Nothing says spring quite like strawberries. Strawberries are a wonderful source of vitamins and minerals that are essential to a healthy immune system. Aside from health benefits, strawberries are a great source of ag-tourism! May 20th is officially known as … Continue reading →

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THERE IS A NEW MEAT-NAMING SYSTEM IN TOWN!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Just in time for grilling season, you will start seeing some changes to how meat at the grocery store is labeled. The USDA has approved this new labeling system (created by NCBA and the National Pork Board) that aims to make meat perusing … Continue reading →

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FEMIVORES: THE NEW “STAY-AT-HOME-MOM”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

I came across this excerpt from Emily Matchar’s book, Homeward Bound: Why Women are Embracing the New Domesticity and was sad and relieved all at the same time. You see, I grew up on a farm where the women worked … Continue reading →

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DABURGER AND BARBECUE: PERFECTION!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

May is a busy month.  Hamburger month AND barbecue month … and how better to celebrate than with DaBurger! Yes, hamburgers are typically made from beef.  But pork is a delicious and nutrious option to change up hamburger month – and … Continue reading →

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NO BACON? SAY IT AIN’T SO!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Mistakes happen. As humans, it’s impossible for us to be perfect. I understand that and normally I can accept it. But with the latest food recall, I am having a really hard time living with the reality. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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YOUR HEALTHIER EASTER HAM

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Today’s pork is 31 percent lower in fat, 29 percent lower in saturated fat and 14 percent lower in calories than pork produced 15 years ago. This is because pork producers in Illinois, and around the country, responded to consumers’ … Continue reading →

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FEEDIN’ A NATION

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Dairy farmers truly feed the nation with nutritous wholesome dairy products.  Join the Midwest Dairy Association in “Feedin’ a Nation” by making a food bank donation to ensure the health of all generations! Learn more at http://www.DairyMakesSense.com.

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CELEBRATE NATIONAL PEANUT MONTH

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

A year ago, I would have not known anything about peanuts past the point of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Today, while celebrating National Peanut Month, I have a better understanding of not only the national peanut market … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE CHERRIES

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

February is National Cherry Month! There are two types of cherries produced in the United States; sweet cherries and tart cherries.  Washington, Michigan, California, and Oregon are the four main sweet cherry producing states.  Michigan also has over 90 percent … Continue reading →

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