Summer of Food on Heritage Radio Network: A Voice for Student Leaders

HeritageRadioNetwork.org has announced the debut of Summer of Food, a special program giving voice to our Nation’s emerging network of student leaders.  From New York to California students are heading out of the classroom and onto the front lines of the food world, using their summer break to engage in a radical rethinking of our country’s food landscape.  These students know that food can change the world, and are sharing their empowering stories to inspire action.

Students will explore topics including:

  • Food Sovereignty

  • Sustainable Ranching

  • Italian Foodways

  • Food Justice

  • Poverty and Food Access

  • Organic Farming and Sustainablity in the Developing World

  • Food, Education, and School Gardens

  • Young Farmers

  • Gender in Agriculture

They are still accepting applications for this season’s run.  Inquire with erin@HeritageRadioNetwork.org.

You can tune in to Summer of Food through HeritageRadioNetwork.org or download the podcasts via iTunes or Stitcher.

Relaxation Beverage Sales are Picking Up

Though we typically report on and study beverages that create an energy spike or elevate our health, we appreciate trends, and there’s no hiding this one when viewing the numbers and growing shelf space. The sales of the “relaxation beverage” industry doubled since 2010 and are expected to triple by 2016, to the tune of $223 million. Business Week highlights the biggest sellers, their claims, and key ingredients.