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Letters to the Editor

Edible produce coating • Compostable chocolate wrapper • Plastic-free zone? • Bulk goods ingredients • Grass-fed beef • Animal-based foods • A heartening model

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Viva Farms and partners raise a new crop of farmers

Family-owned Regino Farms was one of the first success stories from a program by nonprofit Viva Farms meant to support and train a new generation of farmers.

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Community Voices: A Conversation with Town Hall Seattle

In PCC’s latest “Community Voices” column we talk with David Song, executive director of Town Hall Seattle, about bringing in dynamic, diverse and sustainable programs.

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Pie-baking and the Bliss Point

Kate Lebo, author of the book “Pie School,” shares inspiration in this pie-baking essay and recipes for rewarding fall baking.

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News bites

Sweetener guidelines • New apple variety • Shading salmon streams • Oregon fish and wildlife • Meat labeling terms • Food business incubator • Organic Trade Association • Gluten-free bread [...]

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Tomato triage: How to use too many tomatoes all year long

Got too many tomatoes? We’ve got expert advice on how to use them now and how to preserve them for year-round enjoyment.

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What’s new in the Dirty Dozen

See the latest “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15” lists of conventional fruits and vegetables that show the highest and lowest levels of pesticide residues.