The Western Producer by Barb Glen Source: Ken Figlioli Although the Roundup Ready forage has been approved only for Eastern Canada, it’s been found in fields in Alberta and Saskatchewan OLDS, Alta.— Discovery of genetically modified alfalfa in Western Canada, where it has not yet been approved, highlights the likelihood of its eventual spread, said… Read more »
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The Organic Watergate: Advocates Condemn Corruption and USDA’s Cozy Relationship with Corporate Agribusinesses in Organics
[This action alert is over.] Cornucopia, WI — The nation’s leading organic farming watchdog, The Cornucopia Institute, is challenging what it calls a “conspiracy” between corporate agribusiness interests and the USDA that has increasingly facilitated the use of questionable synthetic additives and even dangerous chemicals in organic foods. In its new white paper, The Organic… Read more »
Pesticides Implicated in Fertility Issues and Pregnancy Risks
Cornucopia’s Take: Science continues to question the wisdom in the systematic deregulation of pesticides. The lead researcher in a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine was surprised to learn that pesticide residues affect human health. Another doctor published in the same journal suggested that doctors recommend organic food to their patients. Trying to get… Read more »
What the Starbucks?! Tell Starbucks to Serve Only Organic Milk From Cows Not Fed GMOs
GMOinside.org Green America’s campaign, GMOinside, launches a petition asking Starbucks to serve only certified organic milk. Sign here. Starbucks. Easily one of the world’s most popular and widespread coffeehouse brands, Starbucks has paved the way for the modern mass coffeehouse industry with its promotion of its corporate social responsibility and consistently strong branding. One area… Read more »
Whistleblower Speaks Out Against USDA, Corruption and Systemic Pesticides
truthout by Maryam Henein, HoneyColony Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, a respected expert on the risk assessment of pesticides and genetically modified crops, worked for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research (ARS) for more than a decade. But when his findings on the ill effects of systemic pesticides and RNAi on pollinators began to gain… Read more »
DNA Nip and Tuck Likely to Escape Labeling
Cornucopia’s Take: Although CRISPR technology is more precise than previous attempts at gene modification, scientists still do not have enough knowledge to determine whether there will be unintended consequences within the organism or the ecosystem it inhabits. It is shockingly easy to wield the power of gene editing: the equipment to perform CRISPR edits is… Read more »
Thinking Outside the Processed Foods Box—Health and Safety Advantages of Organic Food
I have enjoyed a virtually exclusive organic diet for the past 30 years. But I was deeply unsettled by a September 4 New York Times article and a similar Associated Press story casting doubt on the value of an organic diet. In terms of the extra cost and value of eating organically, I have always… Read more »
Organic Beef
What is the difference between organic and non-organic beef? Consider the origin story of your steak. Did the cow live in a crowded, stressful environment? Was its winter feed purchased or raised? Read more to learn about the differences between organic and non-organic beef, and how to properly source organic product. When it comes to… Read more »
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Engineered Food and Your Health: the Nutritional Status of GMOs
YouTube Thierry Vrain is a retired biologist and genetic engineer. This video comes from a lecture tour across Canada in 2013-2014, to raise public awareness about the link between engineered food and poor health. In particular, Vrain focuses on the history, use and unique properties of Monsanto’s glyphosate, and its enormous impact on our food… Read more »
