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December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt is a message that needs to repeatedly loudly and often: do not drive impaired. The holiday season is a time where there are frequent preventable tragedies due to impaired driving. For that reason, December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. On average, 29 people in the United States die each day in motor vehicle crashes that involve the use of alcohol. Every year, more than 10,000 lives are lost to drunk driving at a cost of $44 billion.
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Exploring the growing flexitarian movement
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageIf you want to help the planet and stay healthy at the same time, you could consider becoming a flexitarian. A new study shows that one in every three Americans consider themselves flexitarians. The term was coined by dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner almost a decade ago. In her 2009 book, "The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease and Add Years to Your Life," she wrote that one doesn't have to give up meat altogether to stay healthy. Instead, they can be flexible in their vegetarian diet by inserting an occasional meaty meal in their plant-based diet regimen.
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Change has come with California’s Federal Milk Marketing Order
Ted Jacoby Food & BeverageThings have changed for milk producers and handlers in the Golden State. Milk marketing in the state is now governed by a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The state order administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture will cease to exist. But a predicted rise in blend prices paid to California farmers does not necessarily mean everyone will make more money. The biggest change to come with the implementation of California's FMMO is that milk produced there will be priced based on the USDA's formula, which differs subtly from the old California scheme.
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The best wines to serve at an office Christmas party
Connie Ulman Food & BeverageA great party needs great wine. What wines are best served at an office Christmas party? That depends on what food you are serving and if the party is low-key or a lavish gala. I personally like to offer my guests a variety of wines to choose from. Something to remember is that the type of wine glass you choose for your party is as important as the wine you choose. I suggest Spanish wine glasses; they are low to the table yet the sturdy design is perfect for any office party.
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The origins of store-bought wild game
John McAdams Food & BeverageIt’s December now and we’re right in the thick of hunting season. For that reason, a lot of people have venison and other wild game meat on their mind. However, the wild game meat you can buy in a store or eat in a restaurant probably doesn’t come from where you think it does. Commercial hunting of wildlife for meat, hides, and feathers greatly contributed to the massive decline of wildlife populations in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Laws like the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, and a whole host of legislation at the state level effectively outlawed market hunting.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Request written proposals
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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Natural wine revolution takes hold
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageA growing coalition of winemakers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and wine enthusiasts are championing natural wine, leading to a rapidly evolving market. Just like craft beer, the advent of natural wine has added an extra dimension to the trendiness of wines. Natural wines are produced organically from pure grape juice without additives or processing aids in the cellar. Wine experts and enthusiasts agree there are health benefits to these wines and love how the farming techniques are good for the environment.
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3 gifts for hunters this Christmas that won’t disappoint
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWith the holiday season now upon us, people are starting to think about buying Christmas presents for their friends and family. Hunters are notoriously difficult to shop for and it’s tough to find gifts that they’ll find useful but don’t already own. Don’t despair, though. Here are a few gift recommendations that should fit that bill nicely.
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Veteran-turned-farmer gives back to Wisconsin vets
Miranda Y. Brumbaugh Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs Thanksgiving meals are planned and groceries are purchased, it can be easy to forget about those military veterans without food or a home. These veterans are the ones who struggle with transitioning from war zones or military hospitals to suburbia and a civilian career. One veteran has been there and wants to help others survive this transition by providing a harvest of help. Meet Jake VandenPlas, a military veteran and the co-owner of Door County Farm in Wisconsin.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Use the franchise advantage
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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