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February 2010 E-Newsletter

Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Inside This Issue: USDA Establishes Strong New Organic Standards for Pasture and Livestock * Genetically Modified Alfalfa Threatens Organic Agriculture * USDA Seeking Comments on Finish Feeding of Organic Beef and Ruminants * Visit With Cornucopia Staff at the Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference -- Feb 25-27 in LaCrosse, WI * Organic, Local, Authentic Food and Farming News 24/7 at www.cornucopia.org

November 2009 Newsletter

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Inside this issue: Livestock/Pasture Rule Release Coming In January? * NOSB Pushes for Tighter Animal Welfare Regulation * Food Safety Legislation Now Focusing on Senate * Raw Almond Pasteurization Challenge Moving to Appeal * Off Target -- Major Retailer Accused of Organic Improprieties * Genetically Modified Crops Increase Herbicide Use * Court Finds USDA Violated Federal Law * Mark Kastel Named to List of Visionaries Changing our World

September 2009 E-Newsletter

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Inside This Issue: Aurora Dairy Again Accused of Organic Improprieties * More on Soy's Dirty Little Secret * Court Battle Continues Over Controversial Almond Pasteurization Rule * New Federal Food Safety Rule May Harm Small, Local and Organic Fresh Market Produce Growers * Update on DHA/ARA Additives to Infant Formula

July 2009 E-Newsletter

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Inside This Issue: Organic Dairy Farmers' Rally, USDA Secretary Asked to Vigorously Enforce Organic Laws * Dean Foods Criticizes Cornucopia's Soy Report * Raw Almond Lawsuit and Fundraising Incentive * Cornucopia Tracking Food Safety Reforms * Short Takes and Appetizers * More Tools

May 2009 Newsletter

Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Inside this issue: Organic Dairy Farmers Fight for Justice -- and Their Livelihoods NOSB Votes on Soy Lecithin De-Listing New Organic Farming Funds Available Pasture/Livestock Rule Update and Change @ USDA Farmers Needed for NOSB Positions Raw Almond Fight Update