When styling my moniker for my website and social media accounts, I’ve always stated that I was the farmer’s daughter. In reality, it should be written as the farmers’ daughter. Both of my parents work on our family farm and both are farmers. Though I’m sure for most people, when they first read my … [Read more...]
Headed to Washington DC!
I am headed to our nation's capital for a few days to attend a blogging convention and have a little vacation! I will be back late next week with all new posts and content (and maybe I will learn a few new tricks while I'm gone too!). … [Read more...]
The Daily Show Tackles the GMO Potato
The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook,Daily Show Video Archive … [Read more...]
Vermont Court Rules on Preliminary Motions in GMO Labeling Case
If you reach back, you may remember that the State of Vermont passed a bill that would make GMO labeling mandatory in the state for any products containing GMO ingredients. Like mot labeling bills, Vermont's law was fraught with problems. Nonetheless, the state raised money to defend the law against … [Read more...]
Avian Flu FAQ
Late last week, things in Minnesota got a little bit more serious when Governor Mark Dayton declared a state of emergency. If you aren't yet aware, Minnesota turkey farmers have been hit by an outbreak of avian flu. So far, the flu has struck 2.5 million turkeys in the state and recently there was … [Read more...]
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AskTFD: Science Project on GMO Sustainability
Hello, I am a sixth grade student in Sacramento, CA . I am preparing for a project/presentation for my Science class. The project is titled, “An Exploration of a Sustainable World.” The topic I choose to do a presentation about is Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs). I will be presenting on how and … [Read more...]
Farm Living: Top 5 Country Songs About Agriculture
Last weekend, while driving down a country road that was in its almost-ready-to-bloom phase, one of my favorite country songs came on the radio. I was reminded that country music is pretty much the only genre that ever references farmers and agricultural in a positive light (there are some … [Read more...]
AskTFD: Response to Mark Bittman
Our local newspaper, The East Oregonian, asked for comments regarding Mark Bittman's recent commentary about getting Roundup off the market. I would like to reply, but my "anger" at how misinformed he is about American agriculture is blocking my writing abilities. How do you say "stick to writing … [Read more...]
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