Why California Prop 37 is a Good Initiative
Today I received a mailer from the No on Prop 37 campaign that upset me because it was so misleading and deceptive. Someone who knows little about this issue …
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California Ballot Proposition to Label Genetically Modified Food
A proposed California ballot proposition to mandate the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO’s) is now circulating for signatures in the state. …
Olive Oil’s Health Benefits
Not only does olive oil supply an enjoyable flavor, but it also provides a number of health benefits when consumed. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was …
Farmageddon – The Unseen War on American Family Farms
Food-documentary Farmageddon – The Unseen War on American Family Farms premiered in New York last week and is scheduled to play at select theaters across the …
Go Green By Growing Your Greens: A Guide
In the United States it is estimated that 36 million households have a vegetable garden and the average garden grew a whopping $600 in produce! More …
Historical Agreement Could Make The Lives Of Egg-Laying Hens Less Torturous
A partnership between the country’s main egg industry organization, the United Egg Producers (UEG), which represents farmers who own about 80 percent of …
Orella Ranch and Sustainable Farming in the 21st Century
Guner Tautrim, 37, sits casually in a wood adorned office in front of a microscope used to analyze compost for Orella Ranch, a sixth-generation farm along the …
Eating Green
Living a sustainable and green life can seem daunting. What products to choose, is organic better than fair trade, does eating locally produced foods really …
Food Deserts: Interactive Map Identifies Areas Where Nutritious Foods Are Inaccessible
Go into any inner-city community and try and find a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. Those types of grocery stores are rare in cities that are populated by …
Why Factory Farming May Be Behind Germany’s E.coli Scare & Why Organic Farming is Not
Germany’s recent deadly E.coli outbreak was first blamed on tomatoes, then cucumbers, and now the culprit appears to be organic sprouts. This is not …