A new project to introduce small farmers markets to low-income communities successfully launched four markets and contributed hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to local food shelves this year.
Fish from the Mississippi River have been found to contain among the highest recorded concentrations of synthetic toxic chemicals used in Teflon, Scotchguard, Gore-Tex and other products, according a state scientist.
Minnesota companies have been on the cutting edge of developing these new biobased processes that may spur tremendous new opportunities for agricultural production.
Plastics are widely used to store and package foods and beverages. However, there are both environmental and health risks from the widespread use of plastics.
A swordfish purchased in a Minnesota grocery store contained mercury levels more than 60 percent above what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers safe, according to a major 22-state mercury-testing project.
