Over a hundred million additional pounds of toxic pesticides associated with cancers and birth defects are coming to a field near you. UNLESS YOU STOP IT! “Agent Orange” crops are genetically engineered by Dow Chemical to promote the use of 2,4-D, one of the herbicides in the toxic mixture Vietnam veteran’s know as Agent Orange…. Read more »
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Research Shows that Monsanto’s Big Claims for GMO Food Are Probably Wrong
It’s going to be a tough row to hoe, from here on out for Monsanto. Alternet By Jill Richardson Oops. The World Food Prize committee’s got a bit of egg on its face—genetically engineered egg. They just awarded the World Food Prize to three scientists, including one from Syngenta and one from Monsanto, who invented… Read more »
Going Back to the Future: Is Biodynamic Agriculture the “Newest” Trend in Organic?
by Elizabeth Candelario, Demeter Co-Director Source: Harmony Farm in Tipp City, OH In the early 1920’s a growing group of European farmers were increasingly concerned about what they were witnessing on their farms. Their soil was depleted, their seeds weren’t germinating, their crops’ quality was declining, and their animals were suffering. The overall life and… Read more »
Pasture Fresh
Pasture Fresh Eggs is an organic pasture based family farm in Petaluma CA. They write: “Our 6th generation farm is home to 300 organic milking cows as well as pasture raised laying hens. We priced our selves in being 100% organic and selling our quality products to our local food shed. Our laying hens are… Read more »
5 Disgusting Facts about Roundup
Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen by Leah Zerbe Credit: Jakub Kolář Pesky weeds popping up in your yard? Here’s what to not reach for—Roundup. While glyphosate, the active ingredient in America’s favorite weedkiller, Roundup, has been marketed as “safe” and even “biodegradable,” the science is pouring in, and, well, the results are gross. 1. You’re eating it—in “excessive”… Read more »
Move Over, Big Ag: Sustainability’s Moment Is Here
Industrial agriculture will soon be in decline. Here’s why that’s great for humanity. Take Part By Steve Holt What if one of the most prosperous periods for agriculture in the United States is actually a facade? On its face, the amount of money agriculture contributes to the U.S. economy, around $444 billion in 2012, is… Read more »
CA Proposition 37 Funding Update
With contributions coming in daily from companies supporting or opposing Proposition 37 in California – the GMO labeling referendum – it’s not easy keeping our infographics up-to-date! Here’s a quick update. YES on 37 (heroes): New contributors include Glorybee Foods ($10,000), Teeccino Caffe ($1,000) and Earth Circle Organics ($1,000). Companies making contributions in addition to… Read more »
Cambridge-based Scientists Develop ‘Superwheat’
British scientists say they have developed a new type of wheat which could increase productivity by 30%. The process was GMO-free. BBC The Cambridge-based National Institute of Agricultural Botany has combined an ancient ancestor of wheat with a modern variety to produce a new strain. In early trials, the resulting crop seemed bigger and stronger… Read more »
