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Joseph Erbentraut

  • Deputy Political Editor, Regional, Courier
Batavia
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Covers:  Food, water, farming, nutrition, hunger
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Joseph Erbentraut is an experienced journalist focused on food and water issues. In addition, he dabbles in culture and identity issues.

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20 Years Later, Considering The Legacy Of 'Jock Jams,' The 'Red Bull Of Music'

20 Years Later, Considering The Legacy Of 'Jock Jams,' The 'Red Bull Of Music'

Get ready for this: "Jock Jams," that high-energy, testosterone-fueled, bro-friendly series of sports-themed …

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The Hidden Cost Of Cheap Pizza

The Hidden Cost Of Cheap Pizza

If you're tuned into the politics of food and the influence that large corporations can have on public policy…

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These Lesbian Farmers Aren't Here To Take Over America. They Want To Grow It.

These Lesbian Farmers Aren't Here To Take Over America. They Want To Grow It.

Apparently, it's news to conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh that lesbian-identified farmers exist. And he …

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It Isn't Easy Being A 'Humane' Slaughterhouse

It Isn't Easy Being A 'Humane' Slaughterhouse

Although humane slaughter might sound like an oxymoron - like, say, " clean coal " - it's a goal that some me…

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It's Disturbingly Common For Americans To Go Days Without Safe Drinking Water

It's Disturbingly Common For Americans To Go Days Without Safe Drinking Water

The systems responsible for delivering water to homes and business are decaying faster than we can fix them.

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Trump Wants To Defund Programs That Help Small Farmers Survive

Trump Wants To Defund Programs That Help Small Farmers Survive

Federal initiatives that have been a lifeline for farmers and rural communities are on the chopping block.

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5 Costco Features from Around the World We Wish We Had in the U.S. Original

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By Joseph Erbentraut
| Better Homes and Gardens Verified
Credit: HUNG CHIN LIU / iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus It seems you can buy just about anything at Costco. From fruit trees to saunas to Parmesan wheels, the warehouse retailer has most of our needs and wants covered. Still, the grass always seems just a little bit greener elsewhere, and we can't help but be envious of some of the unique offerings that the chain has on site at its international locations.
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The Best Zatarain’s Rice Mixes, Ranked

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By Joseph Erbentraut
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Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
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Costco’s New $20 Sushi Burritos Are Turning Heads—Here’s What Shoppers Are Saying So Far Original

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By Joseph Erbentraut
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Credit: Marti157900 / iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus Food mashups will never not be at least a little bit controversial. Sure, the idea is pretty simple: Combine two popular food items and (ideally) you end up with something that offers the best of both worlds.
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