Cornucopia Institute » Newsletter Archive http://www.cornucopia.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:21:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Cornucopia Institute no Cornucopia Institute » Newsletter Archive http://www.cornucopia.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.cornucopia.org/category/newsletter-archive/ Newsletter – Winter 2011 http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/12/newsletter-winter-2011/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/12/newsletter-winter-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:17:01 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=4688 Bookmark and Share]]> Our hardcopy newsletter for Winter 2011 is now available online. Please see it at the below link. In it you’ll find:

  • School Snacktime: Toxic Exposure?
  • GE Crops in Refuges Challenged
  • Organics at a Crossroads
  • Pesticide Residues Exceed Safe Levels in Kids Foods
  • Update on Raw Almond Sales Ban
  • Farmer Profile: Klesick Family Farm in WA
  • FDA to Ban Outdoor Poultry?
  • And More…

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  • Cereal Crimes: Agribiz Deception: Many “Natural” Products Contain GMOs, Cost the Same as Organic
  • USDA Pushes Animal ID Scheme: Independent Farmers Lose if Big Ag Wins on Tracking Rule
  • Synthetic DHA: The Fight Is On: Cornucopia to Pressure NOSB to Prohibit GMO Additive in Organics
  • Anti-GMO Summit Held
  • Promiseland Defrocked
  • Open Letter to the USDA
  • Canadian Giant Loses Certification: Grain Exporter Allegedly Sold Adulterated Product as Organic
  • Organic Acreage Declines: Culprits Are Conventional Prices, “Hassle Factor,” Extreme Weather
  • Calling All Interns
  • Farmer Profile: Cedar Summit Farm, Dave and Florence Minar
  • …And more

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]]> http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/10/newsletter-fall-2011/feed/ 0 Newsletter – Summer 2011 http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/07/newsletter-summer-2011/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/07/newsletter-summer-2011/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:04:42 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=4231 Bookmark and Share]]> Our hardcopy newsletter for Summer 2011 is now available online. Please see it at the below link. In it you’ll find:

- Animal Welfare Standards Delayed
- Farmers and Seed Producers Launch Preemptive Strike Against Monsanto
- New Additions to Cornucopia’s Board of Directors and Policy Advisors Panel
- Who is Mischa Popoff?
- New USDA Rule on Beef & Lamb Maintains Organic Integrity
…. and more here
- Cornucopia Intern Program / New Development Director
- “Organic” Signage Misleads Consumers and Retailers
- USDA Approves GE Alfalfa Just in Time for Spring Planting
- Cornucopia Prevails in Court: USDA Drops Appeal in Raw Almond Case
- NOSB Acts on Nutrient Policy
- USDA Seeks NOSB Board Nominations
- Organic Milk Bottler Challenged
- Martek Corp. DHA: Makes Babies Sick?

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]]> http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/07/newsletter-summer-2011/feed/ 0 April 2011 ENewsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/04/april-2011-enewsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/04/april-2011-enewsletter/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:54:28 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=3910 Bookmark and Share]]> In This Issue:
- Cornucopia Challenging Approval of GE Alfalfa
- FDA to Investigate Infant Formula Health Claims
- Musical Interlude: The Monsanto Rag
- Systemic Problems with Organic Labeling and Signage: Widespread Market Place Misrepresentation
- In Memorium: Bill Welsh

April 2011 Enewsletter

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]]> http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/04/april-2011-enewsletter/feed/ 0 February 2010 E-Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2010/02/february-2010-e-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2010/02/february-2010-e-newsletter/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:22:47 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2748 Bookmark and Share]]> 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

Download the full e-newsletter here: February 2010

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]]> http://www.cornucopia.org/2010/02/february-2010-e-newsletter/feed/ 0 November 2009 Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/11/november-2009-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/11/november-2009-newsletter/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:45:11 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2600 Bookmark and Share]]> 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

    Download the full newsletter here: Cultivator Newsletter November 2009 FINAL.

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    ]]>     http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/11/november-2009-newsletter/feed/ 0     September 2009 E-Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/09/september-2009-e-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/09/september-2009-e-newsletter/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:19:56 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2744 Bookmark and Share]]> 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

    Download the full e-newsletter here: September 2009 E-newsletter

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    ]]>     http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/09/september-2009-e-newsletter/feed/ 0     July 2009 E-Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/07/july-2009-e-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/07/july-2009-e-newsletter/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:17:17 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2740 Bookmark and Share]]> 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

    Download the full e-newsletter here: July 2009 E-newsletter

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    ]]>     http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/07/july-2009-e-newsletter/feed/ 0     May 2009 Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/05/may-2009-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/05/may-2009-newsletter/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 21:42:52 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2597 Bookmark and Share]]> 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

    Download the full newsletter Final Draft 5.19.09.

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    ]]>     http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/05/may-2009-newsletter/feed/ 0     March 2009 E-Newsletter http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/03/march-2009-e-newsletter/ http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/03/march-2009-e-newsletter/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:13:39 +0000 The Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/?p=2736 Bookmark and Share]]> Inside This Issue: Action Alert: Message to President Obama * Despite Legal Setback, Raw Almond Fight Continues * Saving Organic Dairy * Cornucopia Board Holds Annual Meeting * The Watertown Hotel

    Download the full newsletter here: March 2009 E-newsletter

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