Organic food

Purple corn, commonly known as maiz morado, has more antioxidants than blueberries. Researchers at the University of Missouri are trying to grow a similar corn here in the United States.

Elderberry products have long been a popular crop in Europe. But even though the American elderberry is native to Missouri and can be sustainably grown, it's taken decades of research and market development to build a customer base.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture published its new standard for organic livestock production. Industry groups say that this will help producers compete and promote trust in organic products for consumers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reinforced oversight on organic certification and enforcement to prevent mislabeled products, in what advocates are calling the biggest update in decades.

As more Americans go without enough food during the coronavirus pandemic, one East Community nonprofit is trying to fill a gap in the city's urban core. It's the brainchild of the late local lawmaker Carol Coe.

Kansas City-based nonprofit has planted 241 orchards that provide free fruits, nuts and berries for communities with high rates of food insecurity

The organization that is planting orchards to fight food insecurity, and the many ways to enjoy cold weather indoors and outside.

A local grocery store chain with a focus on reducing food insecurity opens a new location in a former food desert.

Restaurant owners are simultaneously dealing with employees testing positive for COVID-19 and less business than usual, and the experience of eating out doesn't provide the same feeling of camaraderie.

A program that brings gardening into classrooms in Kansas City, Kansas, suffered another setback after the program’s van was stolen and crashed earlier…

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