Articles are posting regularly now that food waste has become a hot topic in food, nutrition and agricultural circles. Early January, the New York Times featured an article on the front page of the food section “Taking On Food Waste in Central Ohio.” One of the most shocking statistics early in the article claims “In …
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Check out interesting highlights about nutrition, careers, work and other fresh ideas from the news, books, movies and people.
In the News | Being Courageous with Your Job
Gosh I’m not even sure I should recommend this article because it quickly articulates ALL the pitfalls of work. How difficult it can be to get the right fit with a job and employer that leads to satisfaction not anxiety and frustration. Then Roxane Gay sticks in the sentence “This is not to say that …
In the News | Food History, From the Hip
Food Historian: A career that combines a love of food, cooking, growing, and preserving with the Oldways. Food has a fascinating history very rarely discussed in history books and classrooms even though so much time and effort is spent feeding people. Through food history…
In the News | Trends Across Industries Show Impact of Covid on Employment Decisions
Do a search on “why are people quitting their jobs in 2021?” and learn about the current landscape. How will that affect your decisions?
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In the News | Food, Fridges and Politics
Did you catch the article last week in the New York Times about the contents of fridges and whether it correlates to political leanings? Such a nutritionist geek kind of article. I admit that I did very poorly, only 53% correct. (Turns out the average was 53%, so right in there.) What was interesting to …
In the News | U.S. Women, Peace and Security Index
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, founded in 2011, has a mission to support the participation of women around the world in peace-building, post-conflict reconstruction, strengthening economies, health and prosperity.
Great Resources | Women in Agriculture
The Successful Farming website offers articles on just about everything related to agriculture and farming including a section by women in agriculture. Women bloggers write about all kinds of issues related to farming and the life on the farm from their perspective.
Nutrition Education Can Tackle Hard Topics
Pam Koch Leading the Way – Nutrition educators often lead the conversation around food access and equity. It is hard work to move policy against the profitable powers of the food industry.
Nutrition Researcher Dr. Alex Johnstone
Check out the interview of Dr Alex Johnston by Emma Mordaunt, The Nutrition Press. Great information about what it is like to be a researcher, how she decided to pursue nutrition research and some of the challenges.
What Career Type Are You? Who are the best employers for your type?
Want some scoop on best employers and whether they are a good match for the kind of career profile you have? Check out “top 100” employer rankings and a 7 category career profile description by Universum, a global leader in employer branding strategy and communication.
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