USA TODAY By Elizabeth Weise Federal health officials say they found listeria throughout the packing facility of the Colorado farm whose cantaloupe have so far caused 25 deaths and more than 125 illnesses. In a report released Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration cited multiple problems at the Jensen Farms facility in Holly, Colo., some… Read more »
Appalachian Harvest Looking for More Growers
The Kingsport Times-News Kingsport, TN Appalachian Harvest, a project of Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD), needs growers for organically-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. According to ASD Executive Director Kathlyn Terry, the project has three times the demand for its organic produce than farmers to provide the supply. Located in a 15,000-square-foot facility in Duffield, Va., Appalachian… Read more »
State Department: Biotech Labeling Would Scare Consumers
The Des Moines Register by Philip Brasher The Obama administration shows no sign of changing the government’s position on labeling of biotech foods despite a renewed effort by consumer advocacy groups and environmental organizations require manufacturers to disclose the use of genetically engineered ingredients. Jose Fernandez, the State Department’s assistant secretary for economic, energy and… Read more »
Jim Gerritsen: Organic Food Champion
by Staff, Utne Reader Jim Gerritsen was chosen as an Utne Reader visionary in 2011. Each year Utne Reader puts forward its selection of world visionaries—people who don’t just concoct great ideas but also act on them. Jim Gerritsen runs a small organic farm in Maine. In addition to doing his daily chores, he spearheads… Read more »
Major Agribusinesses Competing with Organics on the Cheap, “Natural” Food Products with Toxic Chemicals and GMOs Deceiving Consumers
Become an expert in 4 minutes (YouTube video): https://www.youtube.com/user/CornucopiaInstitute CORNUCOPIA, WIS: A revelatory report released by The Cornucopia Institute, an organic industry watchdog, has stirred controversy in the natural foods marketing arena by highlighting abusive marketing practices by some of the nation’s largest breakfast cereal manufacturers. In some cases, companies such as Kellogg’s, Quaker Oats… Read more »
Genetically Modified Canola Goes Wild
‘Feral’ plants found growing along roads from North Dakota to Manitoba The Vancouver Sun By Margaret Munro, Postmedia News Genetically modified canola has escaped from the farm and is thriving in the wild across North Dakota, according to a study that indicates there are plenty of novel man-made genes crossing the Canada-U.S. border. GM canola… Read more »
Wisconsin Forum on Rural and Urban Agriculture
A coalition of forward-thinking farmers, economists, environmentalists, health professionals, sportsmen, rural citizens and others concerned with the quality and safety of food, water and air, will come together at the first annual Wisconsin Forum on Rural and Urban Agriculture to be held in Madison on November 11 and 12. The goal of the forum is… Read more »
Farmer And Philosopher Joel Salatin
Boston’s NPR – On Point With Jane Clayson in for Tom Ashbrook Aired 11:00am EST Monday, October 10, 2011 Farmer/philosopher Joel Salatin says get off your laptop, get in the dirt and live with it. Joel Salatin is heralded as the high priest of the pasture. And for good reason. The Virginia farmer speaks the… Read more »
ACTION ALERT: USDA Proposed Rule for “Animal Disease Traceability”
[This Action Alert is Over] Your comments needed today! Having dropped the plans for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), USDA is back again for Round Two. The agency has proposed a rule that would require livestock producers, related businesses, and state livestock agencies to incur significant expense tracking animals that cross state lines—with few… Read more »
USDA Agrees to Lengthen Public Comment Period On Animal ID Rule — Farmer/Rancher Groups Appealed to Vilsack for Extension
For more information, contact: Judith McGeary, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, 512-484-8821 Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA, 406-252-2516 Mark Kastel, The Cornucopia Institute, 608-625-2000 USDA Extends Deadline for Public Comments on New Animal ID Rule Non-Profits Representing Farmers and Ranchers Appealed to Vilsack, Applaud Decision WASHINGTON, DC (October 7, 2011): The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Read more »
