From farm to kitchen: More local farmers selling directly to consumers Published by admin on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 4:08pm Many farmers take advantage of the Mexico Farmers Market from April to October. [Courtesy Mexico Farmers Market]
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Fifty to 60 customers used to stop by the Hedge Holler Harvest booth at the Mexico Farmers Market each week – which seemed like a good number at the time.
When the pandemic hit, however, business for the farm’s meats, eggs and vegetables boomed. Suddenly Hedge Holler had 500 customers on Saturday mornings alone.
“COVID hit and people quickly realized ‘I need to know where my food comes from,’” said Hedge Holler’s Matthew Van Schuyndle.
Animal raising claims can be confusing on food labels
January 8, 2021
New infographic created by Michigan State University Extension helps consumers understand animal raising label claims such as free range, cage free, and natural.
Understanding food label claims can help consumers make informed choices when making food purchasing decisions. Food labels have a myriad of logos, claims, and production information. Label claims can be government defined and approved, third-party certified, or be a claim made by the manufacturer or producer and verified through documentation.
The focus of this article is on animal living conditions and animal raising label claims used on meat and poultry products. Such claims describe the environment animals were raised in during their lifespan. A few of the most commonly used animal raising claims include “Free Range” or “Free Roaming,” “Cage Free” or “Crate Free;” “Pasture Raised,” “Naturally Raised,” and others certified by
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