Stories by David E. Gumpert

David E. Gumpert is a writer who specializes in covering health and business issues. He has written or co-authored seven books on entrepreneurship and small business; his newest book is The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America’s Emerging Battle Over Food Rights. subscribe to David E. Gumpert's feed

Should You Be Able to Buy Food Directly From Farmers? Regulators Don't Think So

Posted on: Jul 18, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Why are gov't regulators and prosecutors feeling so threatened by this trend?

Jail Time for Selling Milk: 6 Things You Should Know Before Defying the Real Food Police

Posted on: Sep 10, 2010, Source: Chelsea Green Publishing

We're seeing increasingly harsh crackdowns by local and federal agencies on small producers and distributors of unpasteurized (raw) milk and other nutrient-dense foods.

The Raw Milk Fight Has Gone from Fringe to Mainstream

Posted on: May 4, 2010, Source: Chelsea Green Publishing

Regulators are trying to crack down on the East coast and it is setting off a firestorm of opposition.

Don't Be Scared of Food: Are We Being Needlessly Hysterical About Food Safety?

Posted on: Nov 24, 2009, Source: Chelsea Green Publishing

Despite all the media hype, there's little to actually suggest we're facing a major food safety crisis.