06-04-2008 Food Story Links

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

· Dec. 17, 2009, 11:39 am

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Monday, May. 05 2008

CSU Scientist Works to Improve World Rice Crops

Soaring rice prices are threatening a crucial food source. A Colorado State University professor is part of an international team developing more disease-resistant varieties of rice. Host Ryan Warner speaks with Jan Leach, professor of plant pathology.

Wednesday, Apr. 30 2008

Regional Food Program Teaches Shopping Skills to Needy

As the economy weakens, some Coloradans are skimping on food - to pay other bills. A local program teaches low-income families to make the most of their food dollars. Ryan Warner speaks with Revisha Martinez of Commerce City, who took the classes, and Ruth Stemler, director of Operation Frontline Colorado. Click here to visit Operation Frontline Colorado.

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