At the beginning of 2011, the Obama administration signed into law the Food Safety and Modernization Act. If you're unaware, the goal of the legislation was to "modernize" the food industry and place new regulations on every aspect of the production chain. However, apparently the Obama … [Read more...]
Farm Bill Lobbying
I haven't previously posted anything regarding the 2012 Farm Bill (the Senate passed a version and the House is currently working on it), because the final bill is obviously in flux. However, I did find a report about the lobbying related to the legislation.Food & Water Watch, a group dedicated … [Read more...]
America’s Favorite Farmers Market
American Farmland Trust's annual contest to determine America's favorite farmers market is now open for voting! There will be a button on the side of the blog until the end of the contest. Remember: vote early and often!(Note: The contest is only open to markets that feature multiple farms, not … [Read more...]
“I’m Farming and I Grow It”
Too funny not to share! … [Read more...]
Dirty Dozen Just a Dirty Lie?
If you haven't previously heard of the "Dirty Dozen" it is the Environmental Work Group's list of produce which is most likely to have pesticide residue when consumers purchase it in the store. According to the group, these are the items you probably want to splurge on and buy organic. After all, … [Read more...]
The Truth About Monsanto’s New Sweet Corn
I created this blog with the express intent to clear up misunderstandings and, quite frankly, the blatant lies that generally are passed along about the agricultural industry. Today, I get the chance to respond and, hopefully, debunk one of these stories. Monsanto, who is famously known for … [Read more...]
Michigan Ag Plan: Regulatory Reform
Now THAT’S Pure Michigan!
Michigan Ag Plan: Market Access
Does Eating Organic Make You a Jerk? Yes.
And now we have the science to prove it. I didn't necessarily need a study to tell me this, but apparently people that buy organic tend to be jerks. Yep, a study out of Loyola University New Orleans indicates that when people buy organic, they start looking down at all of those other shoppers … [Read more...]