#MyFarmFamilyWhat is a "factory farm" and what is a "family farm?"The Organic Consumers Association has been spreading this meme around the internet. They think it would be an excellent idea for people to use drones equipped with cameras to spy on those terrible "factory farms." As the meme says, … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating in the Summer
Last week was the official start of summer. I thought this was a nice reminder that our fruit and vegetables farms across the country are in peak season. Definitely the best time of year to take advantage of all the fresh produce! … [Read more...]
“Dad, What’s Science?”
via Boycott OrganicIt'd be more funny if it wasn't so true. … [Read more...]
Dr. Oz’s Bad Day
There's one thing that certain: when celebrities promoting pseudo-science are called out by Congress, it's going to be a really good day for us. In a rare show of usefulness, the United States Senate Commerce subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance grilled Dr. Oz last … [Read more...]
The Meat We Eat
I want to pass along what I think is going to be an excellent opportunity for farmers and non-farmers alike.Starting on June 23, 2014, The University of Florida is going to be hosting a 7-week course entitled "The Meat We Eat." The classes will be done by Chad Carr and I have it on good authority … [Read more...]
Farming Fridays!
#Plant14 AccomplishedLast weekend was it - the end to #plant14. We finally finished planting our soybeans and just in time, because the deadline for planting soybeans that could qualify for crop insurance was June 15. Fairly late, but the weather just wasn't cooperating for us this … [Read more...]
Are You Informed?
Smart people don't know everything, they just recognize all the things they don't know.(I'll admit, I don't know where this came from. If you know, PLEASE let me know -- besides wanting to source/cite it properly, I think I'd very much get along with whoever made it!) … [Read more...]
Ben & Jerry’s The Latest Anti-Science Brand
What I'm about to tell you might be painful, difficult, and downright mean. But I have to say it.Don't buy Ben & Jerry's ice cream.No, it has nothing to do with your waistline. The ice cream brand isn't shy to political issues and has offered its opinion, and pocketbook, to many campaigns in the … [Read more...]
Quack-Proof Yourself Against Psuedoscience
Every day we're surrounded by people attempting to make claims about all kinds of consumer goods using "pseudoscience." Pseudoscience isn't science, it only looks and smells like science....but not quite. The foodie culture is rampant with these types of claims.But there's an easy way to make sure … [Read more...]
ORGANIC: The Checkout
Lots of good things coming out of Australia lately! At the beginning of the month, a conventional farmer won the lawsuit brought against him by his organic neighbor, and now I've come across this video. Very funny, very informative, and very helpful! … [Read more...]
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