Source: PRWatch from the Center for Media and Democracy Submitted by Rebekah Wilce “That same day that I gave her the first bottle [of formula], she had terrible diarrhea, she had horrible spit-up, she had gas, she was crying with pain. . . . Our pharmacy accidentally ordered [formula] without DHA/ARA. She had it for… Read more »
Great EGGspectations
Flavor Magazine (this link no longer available) by Adrienne Wichard-Edds Nine years ago, after the birth of my first son meant that I was responsible for the nutrition of another life form, I began educating myself on the reasons to eat organic, local, and grass-fed. “You better not mess this up” was the sign that flashed… Read more »
Arsenic In (Conventional and Organic) Food: Recent Research Highlighting Contamination Warrants Concern
Arsenic in (Conventional and Organic) Food Recent published research and news stories are shining a light on the emerging story of both naturally occurring and man-made arsenic contamination in our food and water. Arsenic, which can be found naturally in soil and water, is a suspected carcinogen and thus these reports have been concerning. Furthermore,… Read more »
Thoughts on the Raw Milk Debate at Harvard Law School: Getting Some Ideas into the Open; Is It Fair to Declare “Outbreak” At Claravale?
The Complete Patient It’s a tad awkward writing an assessment of a debate in which I was a participant…so here are a few random reactions to the raw milk debate at Harvard Law School Thursday evening. (If you missed it, you can view the recording on YouTube; it should be up shortly.) The two opponents–Heidi… Read more »
Would You Eat a Burger Grown in a Laboratory?
A Dutch scientist has created ‘meat’ from stem cells – and wants Heston Blumenthal to cook the first batch. Steve Connor reports on the ultimate in culinary experimentation. The Independent by Steve Connor The world’s first hamburger made with a synthetic meat protein derived from bovine stem cells will be publicly consumed this October after… Read more »
Genetically Engineered Maize: New Indication of Health Risks
Test Biotech Caen/ Munich Insecticidal Bt toxins such as those produced in genetically engineered plants can be detrimental to human cells. This is a result of recent research led by researchers at the University of Caen (France). Their experiments showed that toxins produced in, for example, the genetically engineered maize MON810, can significantly impact the… Read more »
John Vollmer Farms in Big Way on Small Acreage
Southeast Farm Press by Roy Roberson Coming over from the dark side may be a bit of a dramatization as to how North Carolina grower John Vollmer got into organic farming, but he did move from selling agricultural chemicals to growing crops without them, and is in the process of rewriting the book on sustainable,… Read more »
With No Labeling, Few Realize They Are Eating Genetically Modified Foods
Some consumers are concerned that such foods may pose health risks and say manufacturers should be required to identify them for consumers The Chicago Tribune By Monica Eng, Tribune reporter When a team of activists wearing white hazmat suits showed up at a Chicago grocery store to protest the sale of genetically modified foods, they… Read more »
Organic Milk Low as Demand Up and Farmers Struggle
By MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press WESTVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — “Got milk?” is getting to be a difficult question when it comes to organic. Because even as more consumers are willing to pay premium prices for organic milk, supermarkets are having trouble keeping it on the shelves as high feed and fuel prices have left some… Read more »
Organic Farming Conference Will Return to LaCrosse
AgriNews.com (this link no longer available) SPRING VALLEY, Wis.— The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service will host its 23rd annual Organic Farming Conference from Feb. 23-25 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse. The Organic Farming Conference is billed as the nation’s largest event for the organic farming community. MOSES expects attendance to be… Read more »
