Rest in Peace Vander Eyk Organic Dairy
Amanda G. Rose, Ph.D.
I live in the dairy capital of the world, Tulare County, California. I have become obsessed with all things dairy as you can see from my Milk Shenanigans posts.
In my obsession, I have spent many hours this spring taking photos and video footage of an organic […]
Mother Earth News
Cheryl Long
A study has strengthened evidence that the nutrient content of conventionally grown vegetables and fruits has declined over the past 50 years. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, compared U.S.Department of Agriculture data from 1950 and 1999 for 13 nutrients in 43 crops. After rigorous statistical […]
Fresno Bee
By Garance Burke
Raw, organic almonds form the basis of Karyn Calabrese’s garlicky nut pate, her vegan pie crusts and vanilla ice cream custards.
But under a new federal rule requiring that virtually all almonds be pasteurized to prevent foodborne illness, the Chicago restaurateur will have to substitute a new nut, or go to vast lengths […]
The LaCrosse Tribune
Associated Press
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Farmers in apple-growing regions across the country worry as they face a new challenge that may be too big to overcome and could change their way of life.
Farmers in apple-producing states are becoming increasingly anxious about the prospect of China flooding the U.S. market with their fresh apples — […]