Cookies in Space (Almost)!
December 2019
For the first time in history, cookies are being baked in space.
A Brief History of Real Sugar: The Story of Sugar Cane
December 2019
At one point in time, sugar was so prized that people would actually lock it up in a sugar safe. The whole story begins with sugar cane, about 10,000 years ago.
A Brief History of Real Sugar: The Story of Sugar Beets
December 2019
The modern sugar beet’s roots are buried deep in history, politics and geography.
Classic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
December 2019
The holidays are a time to share stories and food. And many of our favorite holiday treats wouldn't be the same without real sugar.
The Kitchen as the Classroom
December 2019
Including kids in cooking and baking can teach them a lot more than just what ingredients go into the food they eat, it can also teach them about math, science and reading, among other things.
Rita Herford, Minden City, MI
November 2019
Up in Michigan, Rita Herford’s family has been farming sugar beets for five generations, ever since her ancestors emigrated from Germany.
Eric Hopkins, Belle Glade, FL
November 2019
As the Senior Vice President of Hundley Farms, based in Belle Glade, Florida, Eric Hopkins is part of a family farming business that stretches back to 1969.
Co-Ops Bring Real Sugar from the Farm to Your Pantry
October 2019
Co-ops play a big role in helping sugar beet and sugar cane farmers bring us real sugar. But what are co-ops and how do they work?
Farm to Table: Sugar Cane Harvest
October 2019
While many people have heard of sugar cane, not everyone knows how or where it is grown and harvested in the U.S. Let’s take a look at harvest, an important step in getting real sugar from sugar cane from the farm to your pantry.
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