With its strong focus on social change for small farmers, agroecology is going mainstream worldwide, but the American food movement has yet to catch up.
“Pesticides cause a multitude of adverse effects on humans. However, they are especially harmful to children.” Pesticides cause a multitude of adverse effects on humans. However, they
In recent years, we’ve seen a boom in production and sales of organic foods worldwide. The global organic food market is expected to grow by
This headline from the smart website newfoodeconomy.org caught our attention: “General Mills is transitioning 53 square miles of South Dakota farmland to certified organic.” That’s
There are plenty of ways humans can be exposed to toxins like endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), carcinogenic and mutagenic pollutants, and harmful chemicals in personal care
Americans are expected to eat a record-breaking amount of meat and poultry this year: more than 220 pounds per person, according to the U.S. Department of
Around the world, chronically low crop prices are keeping farmers from making a living despite record harvests. Crops are in across the U.S. farm belt,
Think about the soil when you think about what’s for dinner Press Herald–Apr 2, 2017 According to a 2014 paper published by the Rodale Institute,
Agribusiness plans for expansion The Register Star–Apr 20, 2017 … to support farmers working to regenerate depleted soil resources, and to help develop an integrated, regenerative
Carbon taxes should be like income taxes — with credits Manitoba Co-operator–Apr 12, 2017 Minto-area grain producer David Rourke described carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture as a