Food & Power Source: jirotrom There’s a battle happening in organic farming, and it’s not about labeling or the setting of standards. In May, the Organic Trade Association submitted a revised proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to impose a special tax on organic farming. Called a “checkoff,” this tax would apply to all… Read more »
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Food & Power: The Walmart of Organics? Whole Foods Moves to Centralized Purchasing
Cornucopia’s Take: As access to organic food has increased, as mainstream retailers respond to consumer demand, specialty retailers like Whole Foods, which have historically been the go-to outlets for accessing better food are losing out. This has also been true for the nation’s approximately 300 member-owned co-op grocers (the gold standard in organic retail). It would… Read more »
The Cultivator – Winter 2023
The Winter 2023 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly print newsletter, is arriving in mailboxes across the country. Featuring independent journalism and stories you won’t read anywhere else, the Cultivator is mailed to supporters as a benefit of their gift. For a look at what supporters receive, check out the Flipbook (see below) or download the PDF here…. Read more »
The Cultivator – Fall 2023
The Fall 2023 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly print newsletter, is arriving in mailboxes across the country. Featuring independent journalism and stories you won’t read anywhere else, the Cultivator is mailed to supporters as a benefit of their gift. For a look at what supporters receive, check out the Flipbook (see below) or download the PDF here…. Read more »
The Cultivator – Summer 2023
The Summer 2023 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly print newsletter, is arriving in mailboxes across the country. Featuring independent journalism and stories you won’t read anywhere else, the Cultivator is mailed to supporters as a benefit of their gift. For a look at what supporters receive, check out the Flipbook (see below) or download the PDF here…. Read more »
Farmers Determined to Defend Right to Grow Food
Appeal Filed in Family Farmers V. Monsanto Case NEW YORK – Family farmers have filed a Notice of Appeal challenging Judge Naomi Buchwald’s February 24th ruling dismissing Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association et al v. Monsanto. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Manhattan will hear the farmers’ appeal, seeking… Read more »
About That Apple a Day Prescribed by Health Professionals
Cornucopia’s Take: Cornucopia applauds this groundbreaking partnership of health professionals and farmers markets for helping to get fresh produce into the kitchens of people who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Seattle launches fresh produce “prescription” program KIRO7 Source: Roger Ward SEATTLE — The city of Seattle, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Harborview Medical… Read more »
Judge Sides with Monsanto in Lawsuit
Ridicules Farmers’ Right to Grow Food without Genetic Contamination and Economic Harm New York, NY – Judge Naomi Buchwald’s February 24 decision dismissing the case of Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association et al v. Monsanto was met with great disappointment by organic farmers, seed growers and agricultural organizations—and a renewed commitment to fight on…. Read more »
Public Hearing for New York State GMO Labeling Bill
New York State’s GMO Labeling Bill, A3525-A, is getting a public hearing on July 30, 2013. The New York state Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection will be holding the hearing. Testimony is by invitation only but anyone can attend, according to GMO Free NY. The Assembly committee is seeking information regarding scientific research… Read more »
5 Essential Steps to Sustainable Eating
Care2 by Jenna Zimmerman On our planet of 7 billion people, everyone must eat in order to survive. Food is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a pillar of our lives upon which all else depends. As our youth move into adulthood, feeding the world in a way that is sustainable for… Read more »
