United Methodist News Service
Audio Story: Gleaning

One way to increase the food supply is to grow locally and try not to waste crops. This technique can be applied anywhere around the world. Libby Fitzgerald visits gleaners in a Virginia field, and The Rev. Ken Horne and Mike Waldmann of Big Island, Va., talk about ways to advocate for food security. (5:12)   

United Methodist News Service
Audio Story: Biotechnology

Sometimes people think they can improve on nature. Biotechnology promises more hardy plants, more harvests per year, and more nutritious foods. But are those promises fulfilled? Bonita Nichols grows experimental crops in Mississippi, Jaydee Hanson advises the U.S. government in Washington and Shivaji Pandey and James Butler promote biotechnology solutions from their office in Rome. (5:14

United Methodist News Service
"Teens Glean Food" 
Spring break can be synonymous with wild beach parties and irresponsible behavior. But we followed one group of young people who used their time off to work for others. They pitched in to make sure that food left over after harvest went to hungry families. Kim Riemland reports.

United Methodist News Service
Interview with Mike Waldmann, Executive Director Society of St. Andrew

United Methodist News Service
Interview with Ken Horne, Co-founder Society of St. Andrew

United Methodist News Service
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