Strawberries ‘n Cancer: Methyl Iodine’s Future Uncertain in CaliforniaJanuary 23rd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Methyl iodine, the neurotoxin chemical used to fumigate strawberry and tomato fields before planting, is at the heart of a growing debate in California just a year after former Governor Schwarzenegger approved its use. Read More:Strawberries ‘n Cancer: Methyl Iodine’s Future Uncertain in CaliforniaManhattan’s Newest Resident: 15,000 Square Foot ‘Mobile’ Urban FarmJanuary 12th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Make some room on the subway, New Yorkers: A 15,000 square foot mobile urban farm is now roaming the streets of Manhattan, sort of. Read More:Manhattan’s Newest Resident: 15,000 Square Foot ‘Mobile’ Urban FarmPesticide Use Rises in CaliforniaJanuary 4th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation released data showing an extra 15 million pounds—nearly a ten percent increase—of pesticides were used in 2010 after four years of steady declines. Read More:Pesticide Use Rises in CaliforniaPetition Calls to Block Agent Orange Resistant GMO CornJanuary 3rd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Consumer advocacy group, The Cornucopia Institute, is calling for concerned citizens to sign a petition in hopes of blocking Dow Chemical, the manufacturer of 2,4-D— toxic herbicide found in Agent Orange—that is waiting on approval from the USDA for its genetically engineered strain of corn resistant to the controversial chemical. Read More:Petition Calls to Block Agent Orange Resistant GMO CornKale Bait: Vermont Backs Local Business in Chick-Fil-A Trademark SuitDecember 23rd, 2011 - Erin Shaw
Chick-Fil-A sues Vermont artist and small business owner Bo Muller-Moore to squash his Eat More Kale merchandise line, which the restaurant says violates their rights to the slogan “Eat Mor Chikin.” VT Governor Shumlin supports the artist and raises money for his legal defense fund. Is Demand for Local Food Growing Too Fast?December 6th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The demand for local food is exceeding the infrastructure says a new report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, titled Direct and Intermediated Marketing of Local Foods in the United States. Read More:Is Demand for Local Food Growing Too Fast?New Study: Herbicide in Water Dramatically Affects Women’s HormonesDecember 3rd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
A new scientific study published in the journal Environmental Research has found that women who regularly drink water that’s been contaminated with the most widely used herbicide, atrazine, are more prone to menstrual irregularities and low estrogen levels. Read More:New Study: Herbicide in Water Dramatically Affects Women’s HormonesChick-fil-A Threatens to Sue Vegetable Enthusiast for Suggesting ‘Eat More Kale’November 30th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Citing an infringement of its longstanding tagline “EAT MORE CHIKIN,” Chick-fil-A is trying to shutdown a Vermont t-shirt maker for using the tagline, “Eat More Kale.” Read More:Chick-fil-A Threatens to Sue Vegetable Enthusiast for Suggesting ‘Eat More Kale’New Research Shows Organic Farming as Viable as ConventionalNovember 29th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
More good news for organic farming enthusiasts. Despite longstanding opinions that organic farming could not successfully challenge the perceived efficacy or durability of conventional farming, or the big push from Monsanto and other manufacturers of genetically modified seeds that claim to provide higher yield and less dependence on pesticides, the benefits of organic farming are becoming more apparent and desirable. Read More:New Research Shows Organic Farming as Viable as ConventionalGoal! Soccer Field Sized Urban Garden to Be World’s LargestNovember 23rd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The urban farm movement has been quickly gaining ground from the increasing presence of community gardens and local farmers markets cropping up all across the nation to restaurants growing their own herbs and hotels getting into the beekeeping business. But it’s about to take a few giant leaps—or rather, yards—as Germany is planning to become home to the world’s largest urban garden: a rooftop garden that will be as large as a regulation size soccer field. Read More:Goal! Soccer Field Sized Urban Garden to Be World’s Largest |
