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Greenhorn farmers reviving 19th century farmstead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

cleveland.com — Peninsula, Ohio -- Mark Trapp, seated on a primitive rig, guides two big plow horses through an open field, turning a short crop of rye back into the earth, trying to make this hard, neglected ground more fertile.

Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway

cleveland.com — WASHINGTON -- The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. That's not going over well with everyone in Congress. Tensions between conventional and organic agriculture boiled over this week during a late-night House Agriculture Committee debate on farm legislation that for decades has propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics.

Cleveland Community kitchens are cooking up local-food business opportunities

cleveland.com — Maybe your grandmother's tomato sauce was so good, you want to bottle it. Or you need a place to start a second career as a caterer or a food-truck operator. First, you'll need a licensed place to work, but in Cleveland that has not been an easy find. Until now.

Meaty: Whole Foods, Smithfield Talk Healthier Hogs

mediapost.com — Looks like meat marketing is stepping center stage. Whole Foods Markets, in celebration of Animal Welfare Week, is launching a program that will help consumers connect the flavor of meat products with the way they are raised. And Smithfield, the world's leading producer of pork, is reportedly moving to eliminate ractopamine, a controversial chemical from up to 50% of its hogs.

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Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Because of Possible Health Risk

fda.gov — Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product.

Cedar Center | Whole Foods Market

wholefoodsmarket.com — Whole Foods Market Cedar Center celebrated five years in the community of University Heights this year! We are so happy to be your natural and organic food store, and so much more. With 43,000 square feet of deliciousness, we hope we earn your business with high quality products, expert assistance, friendly service and a welcoming neighborhood environment.

Referring ‘natural’ claims to FDA would be 'futile’ says judge

foodnavigator-usa.com — In an order that will be read carefully by those following 'natural' labeling lawsuits, a California judge has rejected an argument routinely made by defendants - that the FDA has primary jurisdiction when it comes to judging whether 'natural' claims are deceptive.

Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

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All About Beer Magazine fest in Cleveland, 'Beer Crafts' book due

cleveland.com — News and notes from the beer world: Summer beer fest: The International Beer Fest, held for the last two years in May, has been shifted to later in the year. But a new fest is slated for downtown this summer. Organizers for the All About Beer Magazine's fest say 200 beers from 70 breweries will be offered.

Rosewood Grill's veggie burgers land Hudson spot in Bon Appetit magazine: Restaurant Row

cleveland.com — Props to Rosewood Grill in Hudson, which earned a well-deserved nod in the June issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Bon App's monthly feature "R.S.V.P," which highlights recipes requested by its readers, published a note from Rachel Porter of Stow. "The veggie burger is made with black beans and 'other secret stuff,' Porter write, "Tell all!"