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Entrepreneur Frustrated With Product Begins Making His Own
Tyrone Jackson started selling hot dogs in Nashville. But he says he was troubled that he could not trace the origin of the meat and he didn't know what was in the hot dogs he was selling.
Tyrone Jackson is a second-generation street vendor who started his own line of hot dogs after becoming frustrated and concerned with the food he was buying from vendors.
Expert: Drought Will Drive Up Ohio Food Prices
A lack of rain is taking a toll around Ohio.
An agricultural economist says the lack of rain is sure to raise Ohio prices on meat, milk, and other food commodities.
OSU Working to Boost Perch Production
For two decades an Ohio State University professor has been working to boost yellow perch fish production. Now he says he's finding success in the lab.
For two decades an Ohio State University professor has been working to boost yellow perch fish production. Now he says he’s finding success in the lab. That’s good news for consumers and restaurants. It means fresh perch will likely be available for the foreseeable future.
Community Garden Helps Food Pantries
An increasing number of people need assistance from food pantries. One local church helps meet those demands.
Savvy Shoppers Hurt Grocery Sales
Shoppers at local grocery stores are saving money, but that may not be good for some stores. The continued downturn in the economy led to steep drops in grocery store earnings for the parent company of Save A Lot. Shoppers on the near East Side claim they have to shop smart.
Mexican Food On Wheels: Columbus’ Taco Trucks
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Mexican food is popular in Columbus. More and more Mexican eateries are popping up in parking lots.
Central Ohio Planners Call for a Return to Basics in Food Production
Central Ohio planners are calling for a return to basics in food production.
Yoga Students Reach Out to Food Pantries
Many Columbus food pantries offer fresh produce to those in need. The challenge is often keeping a steady supply of the fruits and vegetables. At a South Champion Avenue pantry, crates of fruits and vegetables come courtesy of some special karma.
Boost in Food Stamp Funds Boosts Economy
The Ohio Direction card replaced food stamps in 2008.
For the past four months, food stamp recipients in central Ohio have been receiving an average of nearly 30% more money.
Advocates Push For Hormone-Free Milk In Schools
A non-profit consumer advocacy group wants Congress to keep schools from buying lunch milk that contains artificial growth hormones. But dairy farmers say any changes to the bill would hurt farmers that choose to use the treatments.
