Merced Sun Star (CA) By Joshua Emerson Smith When Antonio Vieira Thomas proposed to sell his sweet potato business in 1977 to his nephew Manuel, it was a modest operation in downtown Livingston. Manuel Vieira, now 67, remembers driving a tractor on his uncle’s farm, which had one building and one packing line. “I was… Read more »
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More Farmers’ Markets Expand to Year-Round
AP PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A steady stream of customers filled baskets and shopping bags with vegetables, cranberries, cheese, fresh-baked breads and pies while chatting with the dozen or so farmers selling goods in the visitor’s center of a local museum. It was a bitterly cold, gray December day, but for many, it felt just… Read more »
(ALERT OVER) – Protect Fresh Leafy Greens and Family Farms
Federal Regulations Would Harm Sustainable Farmers and Biodiversity We need your help in another battle to stop the slippery slope toward a sterilized and industrialized food system that threatens biodiversity and the very existence of family-scale farms that grow food in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable way. In response to the E. coli 0157… Read more »
Pasteurized Almond Rule Has Raw Food Fans Going Nuts
Fresno Bee By Garance Burke Raw, organic almonds form the basis of Karyn Calabrese’s garlicky nut pate, her vegan pie crusts and vanilla ice cream custards. But under a new federal rule requiring that virtually all almonds be pasteurized to prevent foodborne illness, the Chicago restaurateur will have to substitute a new nut, or go… Read more »
Don’t Let Factory Farms Undermine the Organic Label
Your voice is needed by midnight ET on November 10, 2022 (Please note the deadline extension. While this allows more time for consumer and retailer support, industry will take full advantage of this opportunity. Your comment is more important than ever! ) USDA has published the long-awaited Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) rule. We… Read more »
Cross-Bred Crops Get Fit Faster
Genetic engineering lags behind conventional breeding in efforts to create drought-resistant maize. Nature by Natasha Gilbert Credit: Billy Hathorn Old-fashioned breeding techniques seem to be leading genetic modification in a race to develop crops that can withstand drought and poor soils. As the climate warms and rainfall becomes more erratic, farmers worldwide will increasingly need… Read more »
Produce Trucks to Make Fresh Foods More Accessible
Detroit Free Press By Joe Rossiter A pilot program designed to offer Detroiters healthier food choices and easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables was announced Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm outside Peaches & Green, a produce store in Detroit. Operating much like ice cream vendors, trucks bearing fresh fruits and vegetables and sporting logos… Read more »
Important Pet Food News
In light of the recent discovery of pentobarbital (a drug used for euthanasia ) in select lots of Evanger’s Hunk of Beef dog food, Cornucopia has temporarily suspended the Evanger’s rating on our Pet Food Guide, pending further investigation. While this brand did meet our initial criteria for a very positive rating, we feel that… Read more »
Pesticides Drift Into Schoolyards Causing Health Issues in Children
Cornucopia’s Take: Pesticide drift is a known problem for organic farmers—and it’s also a problem for the health of all children. These toxic synthetic pesticides are not allowed in organics. In California’s farm belt, ‘pesticide drift’ has residents worried about their health CBC News by Kim Brunhuber Source: Tony Masiello Residents want new laws to… Read more »
Science That Is Bought and Paid For
Cornucopia’s Take: Ghostwriting aside, industry funded science seeks answers to industry needs. Cornucopia calls for research on behalf of truth, accuracy, and all of us, rather than only corporate balance sheets. Inside the Academic Journal That Corporations Love Pacific Standard by Paul D. Thacker Source: USACE Europe District A recent Monsanto lawsuit opens a scary… Read more »
