The video does a nice job summing up the extent of the damage, as well as explaining how the crop loss will effect everyone in the production chain, the community, and even the local schools.Today, Governor Snyder has official requested federal assistance from the USDA for the losses. In the press … [Read more...]
Do You Consume “Kind” Foods?
Apparently, eating organic is not "kind" enough -- we must go farther! That's why Stephanie Dohar and Greg Litus decided it was high time they just go out and farm for themselves! As vegans, they finally realized that even if they were eating vegetables, those veggies were probably grown using … [Read more...]
Peter Dinklage Donating Time & Fame to Farm Sanctuary
Don't you just love when celebrities want to get involved with something? I mean, honestly, they usually take the time to cultivate their knowledge, get some first hand experience, and then find a way to make a meaningful difference.Uh huh.Peter Dinklage has decided to dedicate his voice to the … [Read more...]
Food Safety Concerns Around the World
We have a few stories out today about food safety concerns around the world. First, while it is true that the US has seen its share of food safety problems, such as the listeria outbreak last summer, these outbreaks are fairly rare. We have an exceptionally safe food supply. On that note then, … [Read more...]
Michigan’s Ag Plan
We all know how important it is for agriculture to continue to grow and be a priority for our legislators. When given the chance, I want to highlight programs and organizations that are working to do just that.Over the next few days/weeks, I will be pointing out highlights of Michigan Farm Bureau's … [Read more...]
Cute: Private School’s Organic Farm
Some things just want to make you roll your eyes. This story about a high school students in Florida creating a self-sustained, organic farm in Florida is one of those. The Foundation Academy unveiled an aquaponic farm this week. The little creation is solar powered and uses fish for profit and … [Read more...]
Enough Is Enough
I really enjoy the videos put out by Free Market America. I'll keep posting them as they come out. … [Read more...]
Evil Ag Corporations Donate Millions to Africa
We always hear how evil corporations like Monsanto and DuPont are for business practices. Turns out they aren't always they bad guys. They've volunteered to donate over $150million to African programs supporting agriculture in the area. Good for them. Too bad the public doesn't know that … [Read more...]
If I Wanted America to Fail….
UPDATE: Occupy the Farm Lawsuit
UC-Berkeley has filed suit now against the protesters. Apparently the police presence did not deter the occupiers, so legal action has been taken.Click here to read more. … [Read more...]