Resources Overview
There is a lot to navigate when making informed healthy choices.
Many labels and claims are in the market today. Some of which are regulated by the US government, some by third-party certifiers, and some that have no meaningful definition at all. That is why we have provided lists of common terms that have been broken down into small digestible bits to get you started:
Grass FAQs
Organic Labels
Country of Origin Labeling
GMO’s
Nitrates and Nitrites
Knowing your farmer and where your food comes from is essential in having autonomy in your choices. Asking questions is vital to understanding your farmer’s values and how that translates into the products that they offer.
What to Ask Your Farmer
We have resources for national sites as well as midwestern state-specific. They are primarily farming related but also include sites for water, land, and soil. The list is ever-growing so please feel free to offer suggestions!
Resources By State
We want to be as literal, diligent, and transparent as possible when presenting information on The Midwestern Plate. You can find a list of all the references we used in the creation of information used for this site under References Cited, or under the specific topic you are reading about near the bottom of the webpage.
The Midwestern Plate advocates purchasing products from local farmers who use sustainable farming practices and have a high standard for animal welfare.