The Challenges and How Consumers Can DIY [This article was previously published in the summer issue of The Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter.] Farmers markets are in full swing. Whenever possible, we urge consumers to support certified organic farm vendors first. But not all small-scale farmers choose to certify. To help determine if these non-certified farms still… Read more »
Aljazeera America by David Martin Credit: Gene Alexander, USDA NRCS As China and the U.S. wrangle over cyber espionage, an old-school spy ring was allegedly at work in Iowa’s cornfields When Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Des Moines, Iowa, in February 2012, it was a triumphant return. He last visited the state 27 years… Read more »
Last update: 12:47 p.m., May 2 Join the Cornucopia Institute as we live tweet from the National Organic Standards Board meeting in San Antonio, Texas. We will be sharing the play by play with our Twitter followers under #NOSB or simply follow our stream. If you’re not already following us on Twitter please do so here…. Read more »
The school lunch debate is only the first test for the culinary political network. Politico by Helena Bottemiller Evich Tom Colicchio Source: David Shankbone “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio was about to deliver his critique to the starstruck House Republican aides assembled before him — but not of the wild boar carnitas they prepared for… Read more »
The New York Times by Stephanie Strom Source: Charles Martin Breaking from its industry rivals, Campbell Soup will become the first major food company to begin disclosing the presence of genetically engineered ingredients like corn, soy and sugar beets in its products. The company, the maker of brands like Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Plum Organics and… Read more »
Our Farms and Practices Sky Top Farms is family run and dedicated to sustainable farming and production methods. We have great reverence for mother earth and all that call her home. In 2002, Sky Top Farms was founded as a cooperation amongst small farmers and artisan producers to bring outstanding small batch products to market…. Read more »
Join The Cornucopia Institute’s Co-director Mark Kastel at the Good Food Festival in Chicago, March 19-21. Mark will be speaking on a panel discussing Grassroots Food Activism and also introducing the screening of the film, GMO OMG. The 11th annual Good Food Festival & Conference will be held at Chicago’s UIC Forum. It brings consumers,… Read more »
