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On AlterNet: organic farming

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "organic farming"

How to Farm Sustainably and Make Money Doing It

How to Farm Sustainably and Make Money Doing It

Richard Wiswall, Chelsea Green Publishing. October 22, 2009.
Contrary to what most people believe, a good living can be made on an organic farm, and what's required is farming smarter, not harder.

Want to Understand the Business of Organic Farming? Just Watch

Want to Understand the Business of Organic Farming? Just Watch

Chelsea Green PublishingAugust 24, 2009.
Check out these videos from the author of 'The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook.'

Is Obama's Plan for Tackling Hunger Just Another Chance for Big Ag and Biotech to Cash In?

Is Obama's Plan for Tackling Hunger Just Another Chance for Big Ag and Biotech to Cash In?

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. August 10, 2009.
There's good reason to fear that Obama's new global food security effort may do more harm than good for the world's hungry.

What Does Vilsack's Appointment Mean for the Future of Organic Food and Public Lands?

What Does Vilsack's Appointment Mean for the Future of Organic Food and Public Lands?

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. December 18, 2008.
Vilsack's endorsement by big enviros and his vilification by food and small farms groups is not surprising. His record requires close examination.

It's Vilsack: Obama Picks Pro-GMO and Pro-Biofuels Ag Secretary

It's Vilsack: Obama Picks Pro-GMO and Pro-Biofuels Ag Secretary

Tara Lohan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. December 17, 2008.
There are ample reasons to be alarmed. Here are a few.

Soil Not Oil: Why We Need to Kick Petroleum Out of Our Farms

Soil Not Oil: Why We Need to Kick Petroleum Out of Our Farms

Vandana Shiva, South End Press. December 3, 2008.
Biodiverse farms offer us more food, better food, higher incomes for farmers and a defense from climate disasters.