Please feel free to quote anything in this statement to balance a story you might be already working on. You are also welcome to run this in its entirety as an op-ed. Photo of Mr. Kastel available upon request. Organic Get Out Of Jail Free Card — USDA exonerates largest “organic” factory dairy To the… Read more »
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Simple Rules for Healthy Eating
The New York Times by Aaron E. Carroll Source: Tim Bellomo Over the past few months, I’ve written a number of times on how nutrition recommendations are seldom supported by science. I’ve argued that what many people are telling you may be inaccurate. In response, many of you have asked me what nutrition recommendations should… Read more »
Urban Farming Yields a Harvest of Hassles
The Kansas City Star By LYNN HORSLEY Steve Mann doesn’t look like an outlaw as he cheerfully harvests giant rutabagas and luscious lettuce bunches from a friend’s garden in Kansas City, North. But technically he is violating Kansas City ordinances as he prepares to sell the produce.
The Number One Question for Determining the Integrity of Your Organic Dairy
The number of times a day your favorite dairy brand milks its cows speaks volumes about the integrity of its operation. Organic dairy cows are required to have access to pasture for the entire grazing season. The 5 cow dairies on The Cornucopia Institute’s Organic Dairy Scorecard ensure their animals graze well-tended pasture, focusing on… Read more »
Day Four (Thursday) Report: NOSB Members Voting While (not) at the Meeting
Thursday was the fourth and final day of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California. At least twice a year the 15-member expert stakeholder panel meets at different locations around the country. The NOSB was created by Congress to represent the interests of the organic community,… Read more »
Cell Phones Caused Mysterious Worldwide Bee Deaths, Study Finds
FoxNews.com Cellphone transmissions may be responsible for a mysterious, worldwide die off in bees that has mystified scientists. Dr. Daniel Favre, a former biologist with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, carefully placed a mobile phone underneath a beehive and then monitored the reaction of the workers. According to a story in… Read more »
Government Shutdown Closes National Organic Program
Cornucopia’s Take: The latest round of politics in Washington, DC has led to a government shutdown. The entire organic program is currently suspended. Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency offices are either closed or offering only partial services to farmers who are planning for next season. Farm loans and other governmental financial assistance… Read more »
Factory Farmed Chickens: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Chicken
A few dollars per pound is a bargain, but who else pays the price? Rodale News by Peter Singer and Jim Mason Americans eat a phenomenal amount of chicken, more than any other meat. Those of us over 50 can still remember when chicken was a treat for special occasions because it was more expensive than… Read more »
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Cornucopia is the watchdog for the Organic Food world. They make sure farmers and consumers get what they expect and deserve, and they’ve helped me understand the importance that someone is truly taking care of making this public. —Ted LeBow, Cornucopia board member and CEO and co-founder of Kitchen Table Consultants As a food co-op,… Read more »
Pulses and Legumes Abound in U.S. Fields
Cornucopia’s Take: As consumers become more aware of the health and carbon footprint of their food, the demand for pulses and legumes has exploded. Production of these crops is expected to more than double this year. American Farmers Expand Production of Pulses and Legumes as Hummus Sales Skyrocket Organic Authority by Jill Ettinger Source: Megan… Read more »
