Ever dream of chucking it all for the simple life? Read this first. Modern Farmer by Jesse Hirsch Credit: John Carrel “Sorry — you’re low man on the totem pole.” With those words, farmer Eliza Winters dispatched me to the field. I was on rock duty — a tough job on any day, but especially… Read more »
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Action Alert: Tell USDA to Protect Organic Animal Welfare
Don’t Let Politicians and Factory Livestock Interests Undermine the Public Partnership that Has Been the Hallmark of Organic Rulemaking Incremental Improvements in Organic Livestock Regulations Need to Go into Effect The USDA is requesting your input at this critical juncture to determine whether the organic livestock rule should be scrapped or become effective as planned…. Read more »
Antibiotic Use on Farms Is Up, Despite Promises to Kick the Drugs
[NOTE: Antibiotics are not allowed in the production of organic food] NPR – The Salt by Dan Charles Source: UGA College of Ag and Environmental Sciences If you go by their declarations and promises, meat producers are drastically cutting back on the use of antibiotics to treat their poultry, pigs and cattle. Over the past… Read more »
ACTION ALERT: Stand with Family Farmers — Protect Them from a Tax Benefiting Agribusiness
(This Action Alert is Over) Federal Research and Marketing Promotion Programs = Robin Hood in Reverse Call your senators now to tell them to support SA 1083. — Senator Cruz amendment to the Farm Bill This amendment to the Farm Bill allows farmers to voluntarily choose whether or not they pay into Federal “checkoff” programs. … Read more »
Today’s Food System: All Drugged Up
Huffington Post By Laurie David [It’s worth noting that antibiotics are prohibited in the production of organic food.] The next time you’re feeling sick, think twice before going to your doctor for answers. Look down at your plate, instead. Hidden in your hamburger or smoked ham may be something you didn’t want or expect on… Read more »
Food Giants Mull How Far to Push Organic
PRWeek US (link no longer available) by Aarti Shah As manufacturers buy green brands, pressure builds to mount more transparent campaigns Consumers might be surprised to learn the number of organic brands thriving on images of family farms and small-town living that are actually owned by the major food manufacturers. Beloved organic brands like Back to… Read more »
So, What if Wal-Mart Made a Mistake?
by Jim Goodman That was the question asked by the host on a recent Public Radio call-in show. Her question to her guest from the Cornucopia Institute was in regard to recent charges that Wal-Mart was passing conventional grocery items off as USDA certified organic. A mistake? I doubt it. Seriously, think about it, you… Read more »
Tofu Shop
Tofu Shop is an independently owned artisan soyfoods company based in California. They scored highly on all categories and go the extra mile in areas for which we didn’t even create a category. For example, the cocoa used to flavor their chocolate soymilk is fair-trade, and they make special efforts to reduce waste. Tofu Shop… Read more »
(ALERT OVER) – Demand Change — Reform the USDA’s Organic Program
We need change at the USDA, or the “People’s Department,” as President Lincoln so aptly called this agency. We need new management to create a culture supporting the thousands of ethical organic family farmers, and their consumer allies, who have built the vibrant organic agricultural and foodmarket. The timing is exquisite for the new Obama… Read more »
International Organic Scandal: Major Canadian Grain Exporter’s Certification Suspended
Organic Industry Watchdog Says “System Working as Designed, Albeit Too Slowly” CORNUCOPIA, WI – After two years of speculation by U.S. and Canadian organic farmers, facing below-cost competition eroding sustainable pricing, and even forcing some out of business, an announcement last week, by the Canadian government authority overseeing organics, has finally offered an explanation. Jirah… Read more »
