I hope it isn't just me. … [Read more...]
Negative Political Advertising Parallels with Food Marketing
There is a reason that political campaigns run negative advertising--it works. This close to a national election you've probably seen plenty of negative television commercials. Here in Indiana, where Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind) is seeking re-election in a state that President Trump won handily, … [Read more...]
Reebok Launches Sustainable Shoe, But Misses Key Component
Following a growing trend toward more eco-friendly business practices, Reebok has launched its first shoe made from all natural materials. Its competitors, such as Nike, have already made similar moves. I love innovation like this. I love the idea of using farm products in some unconventional … [Read more...]
Farmland Development Between 1992 and 2012
Once farmland is developed, it can never be undone. … [Read more...]
Sen. Chuck Schumer Weighs In On Glyphosate for Breakfast
The fervor surrounding the Environmental Working Group's latest publicity stunt has reached Washington, DC. Senator Chuck Schumer tweeted the following: I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many … [Read more...]
My House Sits in a Former Strawberry Patch. And That Kinda Makes Me Sad.
I was little when we lost our first farm to development. It was a field we rented a couple miles down the road from the home farm. It wasn't the highest yielding land, and certainly not the biggest field. But we were all upset because it felt like such a waste. We had cleaned it up, taken care of … [Read more...]
Perspective on the Jury Verdict Against Monsanto
By now you probably heard the news: a jury slapped Monsanto with a judgment of $289 million. Dewayne Johnson, a former schoolyard groundskeepers, sued the company because he claims that Round-Up caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a type of cancer. Dewayne also argued that Monsanto knew … [Read more...]
FDA Seeks to Clarify Organic Labeling
Is the heyday for false and misleading organic marketing finally coming to an end? Maybe. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter this week to announce he's ready to move on clarifying food packaging and labeling terms, particularly as it relates to organic. He also delineated the … [Read more...]
Farm Bill 2018 Update – Legislative Conference
Compared to previous Farm Bill shenanigans, the legislative processes behind Farm Bill 2018 has been pretty straightforward and chill. So while I've been following them, I haven't necessarily written about them. Quite frankly, it's mostly just boring. But we've had some important legislative … [Read more...]
Bridal Gifts for a Future Farmer’s Wife
Farm life is pretty unique in a lot of ways. For someone marrying into the family, those differences can hit them pretty hard. I was asked by a follower if I could provide a list of potential bridal gifts for a newly-minted farm wife. What exactly does a farm wife need to survive this crazy … [Read more...]
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