Organic Dairy Farms Improve Local Economies More than ConventionalNovember 27th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
A report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists earlier this month finds greater economic opportunities and jobs for rural communities where organic dairy farming methods are employed over conventional farming methods. Read More:Organic Dairy Farms Improve Local Economies More than ConventionalNew GMO Corn Variety for Ethanol Production Gets USDA ApprovalFebruary 14th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
A genetically modified (GM) corn variety developed exclusively for ethanol use in fuel was approved last week by Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, amidst a chorus of food manufacturers concerned the biotech corn will contaminate non-GMO crops. Read More:New GMO Corn Variety for Ethanol Production Gets USDA Approval |
