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How some Petersburg residents can get help buying fresh produce - AOL
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (581+ words) Eligible Petersburg residents and families, starting in June, will have the opportunity to participate in three different farmers market programs aimed at combating hunger, food insecurity and health related diseases. The programs include the elderly, families with children, low-income households,…...
12 foods you should always buy organic (based on the dirty dozen) - AOL
1+ week, 5+ day ago (416+ words) Buying organic isn't always necessary, but for certain produce, it may reduce your exposure to pesticide residues. Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases its "Dirty Dozen," a list of fruits and vegetables that tend to have higher pesticide residues…...
These popular household fruits are coated with the most pesticides and forever chemicals - AOL
1+ week, 2+ day ago (636+ words) Some of your favorite summer fruits may come with hidden dangers this season, according to a new report from the health advocacy organization Environmental Working Group. Many are coated in harmful pesticides, including forever chemicals tied to cancer risks, a…...
Why You Should Wash Your Apples as Soon as You Get Home - AOL
3+ week, 3+ day ago (324+ words) Washing fruit right after purchase is a hack I use to encourage myself to eat more of it'and to make meal assembly easier later on. However, after talking with a food safety expert, I've learned that there are other important…...
April freeze leaves lingering impact on Lebanon County farms - AOL
2+ week, 6+ day ago (425+ words) A late freeze in April impacted farms across central Pennsylvania, including an orchard in Lebanon County. On Thursday, Honey Bear Orchards in North Annville Township announced that it would not be able to open for the 2026 season due to a…...
Northeast Wisconsin strawberry farmers use overnight icing to protect crops from frost - AOL
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (135+ words) Northeast Wisconsin strawberry farmers use overnight icing to protect crops from frost AOL. com Northeast Wisconsin strawberry farmers use overnight icing to protect crops from frost Hugh Hefner's ex Holly exposes elderly Playboy mogul's disturbing bedroom secrets in " People are…...
This Wash Removes 96% of Pesticides From Fruit, Study Finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (684+ words) A new biodegradable fruit wash developed by University of British Columbia researchers can remove up to 96% of pesticide residue'far more effective than water, baking soda, or starch alone. The wash is made from plant-based ingredients, including starch, iron, and tannic…...
The Most Consumed Veggie In The U. S. Contains Pesticides Banned In The EU
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (380+ words) Skyrocketing prices, constant recalls, and shifting dietary guidelines mean there's always something to worry about at the grocery store. And with the release of the annual Dirty Dozen list from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit environmental organization, consumers…...
The 2026 "Dirty Dozen" List Is Out, and This Is What It Means for Your Grocery Bill
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (380+ words) Every year, the Environmental Working Group releases a new version of its "Dirty Dozen," which seeks to help consumers identify which fruits and vegetables at the grocery store are the most contaminated with pesticide residue from the growing process. In…...
Are Trace Drugs Getting Into Your Produce? Scientists Have Answers
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (11+ words) AOL. com...