Why We Should Go Back to the Drawing Board for the Farm Bill
US lawmakers should use the lessons of the summer 2012 drought to craft legislation that both mitigates and prepares for climate change.
Organic Food/Agriculture
New USDA Plant Hardiness Map Already Outdated
The most recent update in January 2012 is already outdated because the climate is changing so rapidly.
Local Farming Renaissance Takes Root in New York
Amidst the depressing news about drought, local farming is really taking off as a crucial solution.
Local Farmers Markets on the Rise
The number of farmers markets are up almost 10% over the past year.
Toxic Strawberry Fumigant Removed from US Market
Organic strawberry growers don't need fumigants because they rotate their crops.
India Says Label GMOs, US Says No in Farm Bill Vote
The Farm Bill passed the Senate with these modifications, now it goes to the House.
A Vertical Farm is Growing in Chicago
The closed loop, zero-energy, zero-waste farm is already growing greens and mushrooms and will add tilapia and beer..
2012 Farm Bill Moves to Senate Floor, GMO Labels One of the Amendments
The bill is a Subsidy Buffet for Agribiz, Table Scraps for Good Food
Locavores Rising: Local Food Sources Growing in Every State
Vermont leads the country for local food according to the Locavore Index.
US, EU Sign Historic Agreement on Organic Foods
The arrangement will expand market access for organic producers and companies by reducing duplicative requirements and certification costs.
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