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Consumers Care Where Their Meat Comes From, and Suppliers Are Taking Their Research Seriously

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:32:17 +0000

Some butchers, market owners and meat-buying collectives are increasingly serious about knowing where the meat they sell comes from and how the animals were raised.

Questions About Organic Produce and Sustainability

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:47:52 +0000

Even as more Americans buy foods labeled organic, the products are moving away from a traditional emphasis on local growing and limited environmental strain.

Rising Production Costs Cause Organic Milk Shortage

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:38:17 +0000

With the price of organic grain rising, cows are being fed less — and are producing less milk. Meanwhile, the demand for organic milk is growing.

Nepal and Others Mull Monsanto’s Role in Advancing Agriculture

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:53:51 +0000

A fresh look at tensions over Monsanto and the arrival of “big ag” in Nepal.

From a Farm Stand, New and Old Insights

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:23:48 +0000

A fifth-generation farmer in northern Maine shifts from corn rows, hay fields and dairy cows to growing organic vegetables and lots of garlic.

Eco Meets the Economy

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:45:51 +0000

Saving money while saving the planet calls for scrimping and creativity.

I Went Back to the Land to Feed My Family

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:27:26 +0000

When financial necessity forced me to live off the land, I found it extremely rewarding.

In Debate About Food, a Monied New Player

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:30:27 +0000

In a splashy new public-relations campaign, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance began what it called a bid to “reshape the dialogue” about the American food supply.

In Debate About Food, a Monied New Player

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:30:27 +0000

In a splashy new public-relations campaign, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance began what it called a bid to “reshape the dialogue” about the American food supply.

Farmers Seek to Raise Standards for Berries

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:28:24 +0000

Exactly what makes an organic strawberry organic? Three California growers are urging the Department of Agriculture to clarify matters.