The Cultivator ArchiveCategory:Newsletter Archive

The Spring 2017 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Organic, Rooted in Soil Grass-fed Dairy an Expanding Market Regenerative Agriculture Improves Soil Raising the Bar: Choosing Between Healthy Snacks and Synthetic-fi lled Junk Food Community Supported Agriculture: How to Choose a Farm Share Unchartered Waters: Will… Read more »

The Winter 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: The Cream Rises to the Top Cornucopia Calls for Investigation of NOP Organic is Soil Congressional GMO Scorecard Cornucopia Members Speak Up! Astroturf Groups Organic Farmer and Sunset Lawsuits Update Farmer Profile: A Treasure in the Valley FOIA Reading… Read more »

The Fall 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Toothless GMO Food Labeling Bill Becomes Law Commentary: A REAL Apple a Day Feature: Cornucopia Asks Regulators to Block Merger Beneficial Wildlife Preserving Organic History Local Food Relations Farmer Profile: Bathed in Love at Butterworks

The Summer 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Gathering of the Agrarian Elders Commentary: Organic Hooligans Feature: Will Carrageenan Remain in Organic Food? News: Cornucopia Sues USDA Undisturbed Ecosystems Benefit Everyone What is a Rural Sociologist? Cornucopia Clarifies What Organics Is and What It Isn’t… Read more »

The Spring 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Toxic Chemicals in Your Toothpaste? Commentary: Why Should Organics Be Different? Feature: A Changing NOSB News: Cornucopia Petitions NOP Good Food Words Coopted by Big Ag Citizens Can Sue for Mislabeling Board, Staff, and Policy Advisor Changes… Read more »

The Winter 2015 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Scrambled Eggs? Commentary: NOP Leader Subject of Ethics Investigation Feature: The Truth about Pet Food News: California Dream Faces Stark Reality Legal Update Choices for Charitable Giving FDA Rolls Out Food Safety Rules Farmer Profile: Singing the Song… Read more »

The Fall 2015 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Family Farming: Bucolic Myth vs. Economic Reality Commentary: Is the Organic Label Worth Saving? Feature: Are Your Children Round-up Ready? News: USDA Seeks Dismissal of ‘Sunset’ Lawsuit True Colors Sign the Petition: No Fracking Wastewater in Organics… Read more »

The Summer 2015 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: USDA Sued for Upending ‘Sunset’ Process Commentary: Organic Regulatory Theater? Feature: Conventional Cows on Organic Dairies? News: No Definitive ‘No’ on Nano The Sweet Truth about Maple Syrup The Canary in the Organic Coal Mine Farmer Profile: Lone… Read more »

The Spring 2015 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Is Hydroponics Organic? Commentary: Democracy in the Grocery Aisle? Feature: See No Evil News: Carrageenan Update Yogurt Scorecard FAQ Bienvenue, Jérôme Rigot Farmer Profile: Big Muddy Urban Farm

The Winter 2014 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: Nonprofits Versus Agribusinesses (Again) Yogurt: New Report Released Feature: Aerial Images Expose Factory Farms Kibble Me This: Is Your Pet’s Food Safe? Commentary: FDA Releases New Food Safety Rules News: GMO Losses and Wins Call for Interns:… Read more »