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Image of a pesticide applicator spraying potentially cancer-causing pesticides on a field.
August 18, 2026
Yet another bit of disappointing news when it comes to pesticides and our health. In early August, legislators voted down…
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September 10, 2024
Provisions to the Farm Bill that could support speedy approval of genetically engineered foods incited outrage among activists concerned over…
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September 10, 2024
Making fresh local food more accessible to consumers and lucrative farmers is the goal of the Local Farms, Food and…
Red barn with metal silo on rural farmland under clear blue sky
September 10, 2024
After much debate and input, the Senate has finally passed the Farm Bill: a five-year, $500 billion bill that is…
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September 10, 2024
Who cares about the farm bill? You should, and we've got the top five reasons why.
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September 10, 2024
Is our country in a food bubble like the housing bubble that caused the recession? And if so, what happens…
organic food
September 10, 2024
Each week we share our favorite links from around the web. This week includes highlights from Experience Life, MightyNest, EcoSalon…
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September 10, 2024
The Environmental Working Group, best known for the "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" lists of fruits and vegetables most and…
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September 10, 2024
Organic agriculture expert Maria Rodale explains how the next farm bill can change the world, from school lunches to how…
USDA Organic label sign hanging in a grocery store
September 10, 2024
The USDA announced $50 million available to small and medium-sized organic farmers for 2011 in alignment with the 2008 Farm…