We Must Convince Consumers Our Food is Safe
I've said it over and over again on this blog. The folks that stand against conventional agriculture are not going to back down. Which is all the more unfortunate because they'll use deception, misinformation, and straight up lies to attack us. Meanwhile, our farmers are working hard every day to … [Read more...]
“Here once the embattled farmers stood…”
From Monsanto's Beyond the Rows: "I grew up a city kid. My idea of where food came from was the local A&P grocery store. Occasionally, we’d visit my uncle’s farm “out in the country,” where he grew strawberries, vegetables and enough grain to feed his animals. My mother still has a … [Read more...]
Organic Peanut Butter Plant Shut Down
Some people claim that they purchase organic produce because it's safer than conventional food. They don't want all that pesticide residue getting into their systems and poisoning them. (I debunked this and other organic myths starting in Part 1 of Debunking the Organic Myth). Or they're afraid the … [Read more...]
GMO Scare Is a Lot of Hype & Little Substance
This one from last week is also turkey day themed, but worth the read. From Southwest Farm Press:"Several years ago I received a news release, just before Thanksgiving, urging folks to abstain from turkey at their holiday feast and to substitute “tofurkey” instead. Tofurky is a concoction of soy and … [Read more...]
USDA Statement on Thanksgiving
I know I'm a couple days late, but I wanted to make sure I posted this because I like the sentiment behind it. "Why I'm Thankful for Rural America" This week, Americans across our nation will gather around Thanksgiving tables with family and friends. Every year at this time, I am … [Read more...]
Farmer Friendly Christmas Gifts
Still feeling stuffed from all the food? Then we'll keep it light today.If you're caught up in the Black Friday rush, then perhaps you want to read this before you go out today -- a list of farmer friendly Christmas gifts!Agriculture.com has put together two lists. One highlights gifts that are good … [Read more...]
Thank You, Farmers!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! … [Read more...]
Leopold Conservation Award Winner Announced
Remember that award I told you about a few weeks back? It was the Leopold Conservation Award, which recognizes farmers that are making an effort to incorporate conservation into their farms. The best part is, they do it voluntarily, no fees or regulations required.I just wanted to update that the … [Read more...]
Prop 37 Crowd Blame Defeat on Wrong Things
Another perspective on why the voters came out against GMO labeling in California (and no, it wasn't because of Monsanto)."As the dust continues to settle after the defeat of California’s Prop. 37, the deceptive genetically engineered food labeling initiative, the recriminations endlessly abound … [Read more...]
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