Food Production

Of all the dietary and nutritional claims pitched to us, what can we believe? How does cinnamon affect your health? How splendid is Splenda? Should you buy farmed, wild, or canned food? What's fishy about fish-oil supplements? Will a diet of Twinkies and M&M's lead to weight loss? Water from a tap or from a plastic bottle - which should you choose, and which is better for the environment? Should you carry your groceries home in plastic or brown paper? We all have questions, and Dr. Joe Schwarcz has the answers, some of which will astonish you.

Since the 1987 publication of Diet for a New America, beef consumption in the United States has fallen a remarkable 19 percent. While many forces are contributing to this dramatic shift in our habits, Diet for a New America is considered to be one of the most important. Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we currently buy and eat in the United States and the astounding moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

Learn a road map to healthy soil and revitalized food systems for powerfully addressing these times of challenge. This audiobook equips producers with knowledge, skills, and insights to regenerate ecosystem health and grow farm/ranch profits. Globally recognized soil advocate and agroecologist Nicole Masters delivers the solution to rewind the clock on this increasingly critical soil crisis in her first book For the Love of Soil. She argues we can no longer treat soil like dirt.

This book is designed for understanding and implementing product recall, food defense, and pest control programs in food manufacturing. The product recall section defines the concept of recalls, establishes recall types, describes recall teams, and provides a recall program that has real-world application and can be used as a model for food manufacturing facilities. The food defense section introduces food defense, discusses its origins, and provides a program that can be used as a model for real-world application. The pest control section establishes major types of pest control, describes ...

What is the secret process for turning your food product idea into a shelf-stable manufactured item? Having a business plan is one thing, but the magic happens in the food science laboratory! The technical part of the food industry has always been a mystery because most food scientists work directly for food companies and are not allowed to share proprietary methods or know-how.

Twenty years ago, Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. With another 20 years of experience under his belt, bringing him to the half-century mark as a full-time farmer, he decided to build on that foundation with a sequel, a graduate-level curriculum. Everyone who reads (or listens to), and enjoys that previous work, will benefit from this additional information.

Men are under daily attack from the preservatives in processed food, the emasculating chemicals found in public tap water, and the female growth hormones in meats, all of which are causing an increase in erectile dysfunction. With the average 25 year-old-male only having half the sperm count he should have, our virility is literally being eroded everyday by the supermarkets and fast food chains in the name of profit.

Dr. Joe Pizzorno is convinced that lifelong good health rests on two key determinants: your exposure to toxins and your ability to process them in your body. While lifestyle, diet, and genetics all play major roles in well-being, many symptoms of declining health and chronic disease are rooted in toxic overload - our exposure to a barrage of chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, electromagnetic frequencies, and pollution that are the byproducts of modern life.

There’s something about biting into a fresh fruit plucked straight from a tree. That sudden explosion of crisp flavor tingling your tastebuds and making your mouth water for more is quite an experience. Now, imagine if you had grown that very fruit in your backyard.

Embark on a captivating culinary journey with "Hypnotic Gastronomy: Tailoring the Sensory Expression for Every Bite." This groundbreaking book explores the intersection of food, hypnotic suggestion, and sensory immersion, transforming the way you experience dining at every level. From street food vendors to Michelin-starred chefs, discover the power of evocative storytelling, multisensory experiences, and immersive ambiance to create unforgettable moments around the table. Hypnotic Gastronomy, a novel concept established by Joseph Crown, seamlessly blends the finesse of culinary art with ...

Venture into the wilds of Alaska and discover an exhilarating new world with our groundbreaking eBook, "Taming the Last Frontier". This robust guide delves into everything you need to know about sustainably farming in Alaska's unique and challenging climate, focusing on an Alaskan tradition - reindeer farming. "Taming the Last Frontier" provides a detailed geographical overview of Alaska, allowing you to understand the environment in which you'll be working. The book illuminates the fascinating machinations of Alaska’s ecosystems and explains the crucial considerations of property rights....

Step into the alluring world of "Food Science Unveiled," a fascinating exploration of the sensory science of food and its powerful impact on the industry. Imagine your curiosity being satiated as you delve into each chapter, carefully crafted to pull back the curtain on the hidden realm of food science. Kickstart your journey with an enlightening introduction to food science, leaving you with not just an overview but an all-encompassing understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a food scientist. Unveil the secrets behind the required educational background, key courses, internships...

Steve Case was on the leading edge of the Internet revolution when he cofounded AOL in 1991. He was an entrepreneur in a business that hadn't even been invented, yet he saw how significantly his efforts could change not only America but the world. In The Third Wave, Case uses his insights garnered from nearly four decades of working as an innovator, investor, and businessperson to chart a path for future visionaries.

Whether you want to raise goats for the money or just for the fun of it - you’ve come to the right place! Have you always wanted to have goats running around in your backyard, but were intimidated by everything it would entail? With this clear-cut and easy-to-understand guide, you’ll feel completely confident in your ability to look after your herd, and you’ll quickly find yourself part of a growing and heartwarming community of goat farmers. No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start.

For decades, it has been nearly universal dogma among environmentalists and health advocates that cattle and beef are public enemy number one. But is the matter really so clear? Hardly, argues environmental lawyer turned rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman in her new book, Defending Beef. The public has long been led to believe that livestock, especially cattle, erode soils, pollute air and water, damage riparian areas, and decimate wildlife populations. In Defending Beef, Hahn Niman argues that cattle are not inherently bad for either the Earth or our own nutritional health.

Book 3 of the sought-after series, “Preparing For The Collapse” by Author Spiritwalker. What in the world would you do if tomorrow you woke up to find that the United States power grid was gone, destroyed by an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)? How would you feed your family? With the power grid gone, gas stations will close down, and stores will close their doors, water treatment plants will not run, nothing will work. Do you have a stockpile of water and food that will sustain your family for a long time? Do you have the necessary ammo and guns to protect what you have stockpiled from the ...

Attention meat eaters! Ever wanted to get away from the "stuff" that passes for meat in the supermarket, with its chemical additives, preservatives, and "pink slime"? Here's how to do it! Author Anita Evangelista, who has lived in city and country raising livestock, here shows you how to raise meat, eggs, and milk in a suburban or rural setting -- from chickens, goats, pot bellied pigs, rabbits, ducks, and quail. Included in this concise guide are instructions on selecting good quality animals, feeding, housing, and raising them right so you can produce the best, most tasty, most wholesome ...

Interested in raising chickens for their delicious, fresh eggs and goats for their farm-fresh dairy? You’ve come to the right homestead! No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start. Just a straightforward path to happy, healthy chickens and goats—and tasty, high-quality eggs, milk, and meat! These books were written with beginners in mind and contain plenty of useful information! If you want to pursue your dream of becoming more sustainable and gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed, this is the perfect book set for you.

"Conquer the Food Inspector Exam: Ensuring that Food Products Meet USDA and FDA Safety Standards and Regulations" is a comprehensive guide designed to prepare aspiring food inspectors for their certification exams. This study guide covers essential topics such as food safety principles, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and the specific regulations and procedures established by the USDA and FDA. The guide delves into the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) under USDA jurisdiction, as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ...

By the late 19th century, Americans rich and poor had come to expect high-quality fresh beef with almost every meal. Beef production in the United States had gone from small-scale, localized operations to a highly centralized industry spanning the country, with cattle bred on ranches in the rural West, slaughtered in Chicago, and consumed in the nation’s rapidly growing cities. Red Meat Republic tells the remarkable story of the violent conflict over who would reap the benefits of this new industry and who would bear its heavy costs.