FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Series airs June 7-11, 2010

KLCC News presented a Special Issues series on the topic of Food & Agriculture.  The stories aired June 7-11 at 6:20 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. on Morning Edition, and between 4:00-4:30 p.m. on the Northwest Passage.  

Series Wrap-up featuring all five segments aired on June 16 at 6:30 p.m.  The series was edited by KLCC News Director Tripp Sommer.

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Tuesday June 8

Food Allergies by Tiffany Eckert

Normally, the body's immune system defends against potentially harmful substances like bacteria or viruses. But in some people, an immune response is triggered by a substance we generally consider harmless: a specific food. KLCC's Tiffany Eckert examines the ins and outs of food allergies.

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For further information on this story:

Journal of the American Medical Association study on food allergy. The recently published paper was co-authored by Dr. Marc Riedl, the allergist featured in this story.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI).  Patient information page on food allergy.

NIH MedlinePlus.  Page on food allergy.

Chocolate Decadence, Gourmet Chocolates Dairy-Free ~ Lactose Free ~ Casein Free ~ Gluten Free ~ Vegan

Abby's Pizza
Trader Joe's
Capella Market
Village Health Clinic
Picture of a gluten protein

Two gluten-free support groups in Eugene:
Gluten Free Eugene
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)

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Wednesday June 9

The Eugene Mission, Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Homeless People by Brandon Smith

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Friday June 11

Heirloom Poultry by Jes Burns

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For more information:
Boondockers Farm
Holderread Waterfowl Farm & Preservation Center
American Livestock Breed Conservancy

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