Tag Archives: organic farming

GMO Contamination Ruins 60% of Aussie Farmer’s Organic Crop

Food Politics | February 7, 2011

Steve Marsh, Australian canola grower had 60% of his organic crop ruined by GMO seeds blowing over the fence from a neighboring farm. Activists warn GMO alfalfa will do the same.

Massachusetts Scene of a Modern Day Rebellion

Food Politics | August 23, 2010

The Boston Tea Party was a bold beginning to the American revolution. Now, Massachusetts once again leads the way to more freedom for Americans. A recent “teat party” was inspired by the original revolt, yet was a fundraiser rather than a protest.

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Raw Milk Symposium Media Coverage

Food Politics | April 15, 2010

News clips and a You Tube video by Max Kane give you the scoop on the raw milk symposium held April 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Dean Foods Draws Fire Over Sneaky Labeling

Local Food | September 3, 2009

photo credit: Secret Pilgrim Profit over Organics: Nation’s Largest Dairy Marketer Sets Up Competing Market Category by Mark Kastel of the Cornucopia Institute At a time when organic family farmers around the country are in financial crisis due to a glut of milk, Dean Foods—under its Horizon brand—has introduced “natural” dairy products (made with conventional [...]

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Farmer Advocates Rebuilding our US Economy Starting with the Rural Farming Communities

Local Food | July 10, 2009

Tending Our Gardens will Mend our Nation: Worker at Aiki Farm

Small Farms and Food Freedom: Opening the Door to American Prosperity By Robert Burns, Aiki Farms As the Corporate hand slips it’s icy fingers around the throats of food production making legislative attempts to destroy any or all small farms via House and Senate Bills under the guise of FOOD SAFETY, there is a need [...]