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Saving And Restoring Native Fish Species To Caddo Lake
By: Kevin Schmidt on May 20, 2016

How The Government Can Do Something Right… (which is not often)
A large transport truck backs up to the lake ramp hauling a tank full of old friends. The prehistoric Paddle Fish that once thrived in Caddo Lake are being reintroduced to their native waters.
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Region 7, 8 Reps Tour Karnack Organic Farm
By: Kevin Schmidt on April 15, 2016

"Fresh is best" and "buy local" were the mantras Tuesday as Region 7 and 8 Education Service Centers officials toured Doodley Dee's Organic Farm in Karnack ‐ in the hopes of encouraging East Texas schools to buy local, organic produce in the future.
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One Way To Ensure Your Food Is Safe To Eat
By: Kevin Schmidt on March 11, 2016
If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you probably wondered where and how it happened. Right?
You might think of the last meal you had. Perhaps you had a sandwich at a fast food chain. The light goes off in your head and you’re getting somewhere by narrowing down the location.
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WARNING: Pharmaceutical Companies Could Be Losing Business
By: Kevin Schmidt on January 29, 2016

Locals Are Getting Healthier And Cutting Into Pill Makers' Profits
People in East Texas and Northwest Louisiana are building grassroots efforts to eat not only better, but also more ethically.
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