Bread Is Focus Of Conference, Fair

The fourth annual Kneading Conference is set to open Thursday with two days of lectures, workshops and hands-on demonstrations on the life of bread, from grain to grist mill to kitchen table.

Hardecke: Most Meat Is Cultivated In Ethical Ways

After reading the diatribe titled, “Good reasons to avoid food from factory farms” by Ryan O’Reilly, I felt compelled to respond to the article.

USDA Orders Chicken Plant Closed Over Food Safety Fears

Federal regulators ordered Murray’s Chicken to cease processing at its South Fallsburg poultry plant Tuesday, throwing hundreds of workers into limbo as the company disputed government concerns about food safety.

Prime Cuts: Altoona, PA Butchers Experience A Boom Due To ‘Buy Local’ Movement

It’s not just a question of “Where’s the beef?” These days, it’s more, “Where does the beef come from?”

Prevention Of E. Coli O157:H7 For Further Processors Sept. 28-29, 2010

E. coli O157:H7 continues to be challenging and frustrating for processors of beef products. Now, regulatory agencies have focused their attention on HACCP plan validation. This conference will provide the most up to date information on that issue and what additional actions further processors may need to take.