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Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month

Tue, 2020-07-28 09:08 — mike kraft

Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month HOUNDE, Burkina Faso (AP) — The lean season is coming for Burkina Faso’s children. And this time, the long wait for the harvest is bringing a hunger more ferocious than most have ever... AP NEWS

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Study says poor diets are a national security threat

Sat, 2020-07-25 14:01 — mike kraft

Poor diets in the US are a national security threat Poor nutrition is the leading cause of US illnesses, creating a growing burden on the nation's economy, exacerbating health disparities and impacting national security, according to a white paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Gisela Crespo, CNN CNN

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FarmedHere: The Nation's Largest Indoor Organic Farm Now Growing in Chicago

Mon, 2013-06-03 00:50 — Maeryn Obley

FarmedHere is the nation's largest indoor organic farm

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inhabitat.com - May 27th, 2013 - Bridgette Meinhold

The nation's largest indoor organic farm is now churning out greens and herbs to supply the Chicago area with fresh, local produce. FarmedHere recently opened up a new aquaponic and aeroponic farm in a 90,000 square foot post-industrial building in Bedford Park, IL. They grow arugala, basil, mint and other micro greens, which are then sold in Whole Foods stores in the city. We've been writing about indoor vertical farms for years and now they really do exist!

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