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It takes 156 kernels of corn to make one Jelly Belly candy corn

It takes 156 kernels of corn to make one Jelly Belly candy corn

When food scraps go into landfill, they are typically buried and, without oxygen, cannot break down

When food scraps go into landfill, they are typically buried and, without oxygen, cannot break down

Among the more than 8,400 farmers' markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

Among the more than 8,400 farmers' markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

Sales of regular soda in the United States have declined a jaw-dropping 25 percent in the past two d

Sales of regular soda in the United States have declined a jaw-dropping 25 percent in the past two d

More plant-based diets could cut global mortality by 6-10% & food-related greenhouse gas emissio

More plant-based diets could cut global mortality by 6-10% & food-related greenhouse gas emissio

Since 1961 food production per person has increased by 53.4% and calories available per person has i

Since 1961 food production per person has increased by 53.4% and calories available per person has i

If Cleveland utilizes vacant land it will enhance food self-reliance and save $29 million to $115 mi

If Cleveland utilizes vacant land it will enhance food self-reliance and save $29 million to $115 mi

Organic Valley increased sales by about half since 2010, now at about a billion dollars

Organic Valley increased sales by about half since 2010, now at about a billion dollars

Three quarters of agricultural land worldwide are used to produce animal foods

Three quarters of agricultural land worldwide are used to produce animal foods

70 percent of the world's food insecure population lives in rural areas in developing countries

70 percent of the world's food insecure population lives in rural areas in developing countries

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