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Baking is a family affair, and it doesn't have to be unhealthy! Discover how to sweeten your treats naturally with fruits like dates, figs, and bananas—no compromise on taste! Plus, learn tips for enhancing flavors with toasted nuts and alternative flours. https://lnkd.in/etCaUyzn #naturalsweetener #haveaplant #baking #bakingjoy #pastries Have A Plant® Programs

Tonight on Where The Food Comes From... Farming is popping up everywhere, even in the backyard of Atlanta’s O'Day family! TV news pro Elizabeth Prann and former MLB pitcher Darren O'Day have turned their luxurious home into a vibrant garden paradise. Though they started with some tiny carrots and a lot of trial and error, things got serious after Darren retired in 2022. Now, their backyard is home to happy chickens and a colorful mix of crops, proving that you don’t need a farming background to grow your own food and have a blast doing it! Catch this brand new episode on our YouTube channel or tonight at 10:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on RFD-TV! For now, explore more about this episode in our episode guide including a sneak peek, behind-the-scenes, and bonus scene! https://lnkd.in/eT5M6zfi #TVSeries #BackyardFarming #HomeGarden #Family #FruitsandVeggies NewsNation Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball (MLB) MLB NETWORK University of Florida Georgia Department of Agriculture National FFA Organization National 4-H Council Georgia 4-H Georgia Farm Bureau RFD-TV

Get ready for an all-day farm adventure on Oct. 11! Join Organic Valley’s livestream celebration for National Farmers Day (Oct. 12), featuring small organic family farms from coast to coast! Experience farm life in real time, ask questions, and learn how these farmers protect our food and the environment. Perfect for families and classrooms—don’t miss this chance to connect with the heart of organic farming! Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e_NgGQwy #NationalFarmersDay #FarmTour #LiveStreaming #OrganicFarming

This week on Where The Food Comes From... Atlanta power couple Elizabeth Prann, who you see on the air at NewsNation, and Darren O’Day, who pitched 15 years in the Major Leagues before joining the Atlanta Braves broadcast crew last year, have taken up farming in their backyard with their three kids. They’d have never dreamt that years ago when they first met and were college sweethearts at the University of Florida. Here’s the story of how that happened – and how the family has grown and prospered as they’ve blazed amazing trails in their respective careers. Catch this brand new episode on our YouTube channel or Friday night at 10:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on RFD-TV! For now, enjoy this bonus scene! https://lnkd.in/etsPKtrV #TVSeries #BackyardFarming #HomeGarden #Family #FruitsAndVeggies NewsNation Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball (MLB) MLB NETWORK University of Florida Georgia Department of Agriculture National FFA Organization National 4-H Council Georgia 4-H Georgia Farm Bureau RFD-TV

Exciting advancements from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences! Researchers are developing an AI-driven smart-spraying system that targets weeds while protecting nearby tomato and pepper plants. With 98% accuracy in identifying crops, this innovative machine reduces herbicide use and labor, promising a game-changing solution for sustainable farming. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eJn3FGvt #agricultureandfarming #agtech #sustainableagriculture #innovation University of Florida

This week on Where The Food Comes From... NewsNation anchor Elizabeth Prann and former MLB pitcher Darren O'Day have transformed their Atlanta home into a thriving farm. With a garden bursting with veggies and berries and chickens named Kelly Cluckson and Babe-raham Lincoln, they’re teaching their kids the joys of gardening and where food comes from. For this dynamic duo, it’s more than just farming—it’s a family bonding experience. Catch this brand new episode on our YouTube channel or Friday night at 10:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on RFD-TV! For now, take an inside look with Producer and Host Chip Carter! https://lnkd.in/e4C4bxVm NewsNation Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball (MLB) MLB NETWORK University of Florida Georgia Department of Agriculture National FFA Organization National 4-H Council Georgia 4-H Georgia Farm Bureau RFD-TV #TVSeries #BackyardFarming #HomeGarden #Family #FruitsandVeggies

What are phytonutrients, and why should you care? These amazing plant compounds—like polyphenols and antioxidants—are found in fruits, veggies, beans, and grains. With up to 4,000 different types, they’re believed to offer a range of health benefits! Take a dive into the top six phytonutrients - you may already consume more than you think! https://lnkd.in/eMjEViN5 #phytonutrients #healthyeating #antioxidants #polyphenols Have A Plant® Programs

Exciting news from Rutgers University–New Brunswick - they’ve just launched a groundbreaking project that merges renewable energy with sustainable farming! This innovative initiative features vertical bifacial solar panels, designed to produce clean energy while allowing agricultural activities to thrive underneath. It's the first of its kind in New Jersey and part of a $7.4 million effort to promote agrivoltaics, a practice that boosts farm viability and tackles climate change. Curious to learn more about how this project could transform farming and energy production? Check it out! https://lnkd.in/ePtAcPzq #sustainableliving #sustainablefarming #sustainableagriculture #agrivoltaics #RenewablePower Rutgers University Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Rutgers Cooperative Extension New Jersey Department of Agriculture Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy Kitta MacPherson, MFA

Whip up a nostalgic favorite with Mom’s delicious meatloaf recipe! Our Flavor Of The Week features a meatloaf mixture with minced onion and savory bread crumbs. Just add a beaten egg, a splash of milk, and a drizzle of tomato sauce, then season with salt and pepper for that perfect taste. Who else loves meatloaf night? https://lnkd.in/e5znpfVB #flavoroftheweek #recipe #meatloaf #ComfortFood

Last week, Where The Food Comes From took you inside Elo Life Systems in Raleigh, NC, where scientists are working tirelessly to save the Cavendish banana from extinction in just 10 years due to a fungus called Fusarium oxysporum. It's a race against time, but ELO life is optimistic that the solution is close! Now head Behind-The-Scenes with Field Producer Donna Sanders for her take on our day filming in words and photos! https://lnkd.in/edTFeWuF #tvseries #bananas #Fusarium #agriculture #foodscience Todd Rands Matt Roszell Dole Food Company FAO North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services National FFA Organization National 4-H Council RFD-TV