Drawing Inspiration for the future from the corn belt. Q: In what town can you visit a facility that maintains and prese…
Your Health Depends on Beneficial Bacteria
How overuse of antibiotics and germ phobia may contribute to our most serious health problems. We are more bacteria than…
Ag Industry Leaders Turn to Hollywood to Influence Public Opinion
Agribusiness spinmeisters reach new level of sophistication. I recently received no fewer than three press releases (plu…
Label It Yourself Movement Raises Awareness About GMOs
In the absence of government action, citizens take on GMO labeling themselves. You know the saying: “if you want somethi…
5 Reasons Why Privatizing Poultry Inspection is a Really Bad Idea
Why placing fewer inspectors in poultry plants isn’t likely to result in safer food. The U.S. Department of Agricu…
What the Foie? A Close Look at California’s Ban on Force Feeding Ducks
A look at the people and practices behind California’s foie gras ban. Considering the number of people who have ac…
The War On Public Water
It’s up to us to say no to corporations buying up our public water and selling it back to us in plastic. In the context …
20 Common Fermented Foods That Are Good For You
More everyday foods than you think are fermented. One can barely walk down the street these days without tripping over a…