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How the US Sold Africa to Multinationals Like Monsanto, Cargill, DuPont, PepsiCo and Others

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. May 23, 2012.

The G8 scheme does nothing to address the problems that are at the core of hunger and malnutrition but will serve only to further poverty and inequality.

Corporate Crimes In the Cereal Aisle: How Companies Are Fooling You Into Thinking Their Products Are Healthy

Ida Hartmann, AlterNet. October 26, 2011.

Here's the tricks that big breakfast barons use to fool you into believing their products are pesticide and GMO-free.

Groundbreaking New UN Report on How to Feed the World's Hungry: Ditch Corporate-Controlled Agriculture

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. March 8, 2011.

A new report from the UN advises ditching corporate-controlled and chemically intensive farming in favor of agroecology.

Organic Meat and Dairy Are About to Be History, But There Are Two Ways You Can Help Stop It

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. February 11, 2011.

Even as the Obama administration is starting to look like the Monsanto administration, we can still fight back.

What the Heck Happened? The Politics of GM Alfalfa Explained

Marion Nestle, Food Politics. February 4, 2011.

How did the USDA's plan for peaceful coexistence among alfalfa growers end up with the agency approving GM alfalfa with no restrictions?

Frog's Leap Winery: Saves 64,000 Gallons of Water a Year with Dry-Farming

Jerry James Stone, TreeHugger. February 3, 2011.

Dry-farmed, organic, with a LEED building and full-time workers paid a living wage -- is Frog's Leap too good to be true? Apparently not.

Why You Can Now Kiss Organic Beef, Dairy and Many Vegetables Goodbye

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. January 28, 2011.

The USDA ruled that farmers are now free to plant GE alfalfa, and USDA won't even keep track of who plants it where. The implications are huge.

Have Corporations Hijacked the Word 'Sustainable'?

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. January 26, 2011.

Why we should not let Monsanto and friends decide the standards for sustainability.

USDA Fires Organic Farming Specialist for Expressing Opinions

Jeff Deasy, AlterNet. January 18, 2011.

He brought 20 years of experience in organic farming to his government service and he had played a key role in the development of the USDA's organic standards.

The Soy and Other 'Natural' Food Products in Your Cabinet May Contain a Dangerous Neurotoxin

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. December 30, 2010.

All too often it's the companies playing the "natural" card that are doing the most unnatural things to your food.

Manure Renaissance? Why a Fertilizer Crisis May (Thankfully) Make Farmers Ditch the Chemicals for Old-Fashioned Poop

Gene Logsdon, Chelsea Green Publishing. December 17, 2010.

People talk about Peak Oil, but we're also at Peak Fertilizer. Without plenty of some kind of fertilizer, there will not be enough food to go around.

Holy Shit: The Secret Behind Creating Truly Sustainable Food

Makenna Goodman, AlterNet. December 2, 2010.

If you're into food, you've got to embrace manure. Like it or not, the bowel movement after all, is the foundation upon which the sustainable food movement stands.

A Major Legal Victory in the Fight for Hormone-Free Milk

Jeff Deasy, AlterNet. October 19, 2010.

After two years, a federal court has ruled that Ohio's ban on the labeling of dairy products as hormone-free is unconstitutional.

Are Organic Eggs Really Healthier and Tastier and from Happier Chickens than Conventional Eggs?

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. October 5, 2010.

In the best cases, the eggs are healthier for you, and more ecologically and humanely produced than the conventional alternative. But which are the best?

Why Your Natural, Organic Soap, Cosmetics and Other Personal Care Products May Be Bad for You

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. September 20, 2010.

Personal care products can contain harmful ingredients. Even some labeled 'natural' and 'organic' aren't that good for you. Here's how to find the real deal.

New Study Proves Organic Strawberries Have Better Taste and Nutrition Than Conventional

Matthew McDermott, TreeHugger. September 3, 2010.

Researches found that commercial organic farms produce more flavorful and nutritious strawberries, while leaving the soil healthier and genetically diverse.

3 Things We Need for a Food Revolution

Anna Lappé, YES! Magazine. August 20, 2010.

As marketers learn to fake climate-friendly food, how do we spot the real thing? It's a question of values.

Beyond Organic: An Inside Look at Joel Salatin's Famous Polyface Farm

Diane Daniel, Ode. June 8, 2010.

Made famous by 'The Omnivore's Dilemma,' Polyface Farm is the destination of choice for discerning tourists with a passion for great food and sustainable agriculture.

Revealed: Monitoring of Organic Food a Travesty

Barry Estabrook, The Atlantic. March 26, 2010.

The USDA's own Office of the Inspector General came out with a formal report on its monitoring of its organic program during the Clinton and Bush years and it's scathing.

'Natural' Wines Are on the Rise in France

AFPMarch 2, 2010.

"Natural wines," which are a step up from simply organic are being embraced by many for a combination of environmental and hedonistic concerns.

How Shopping Carts May Be Our Greatest Weapon in the Health Care Fight

Robyn O'Brien, AlterNet. February 8, 2010.

Including the USDA in health discussions could lead to better subsidies for organic farms -- and healthier Americans.

Why Small Organic Farming Is Indeed Radical (and Beautiful)

Eliot Coleman, AlterNet. February 3, 2010.

The radical idea behind by organic agriculture is a change in focus.

Sneak Peak: I've Seen a Glimpse of the Future of Food and Farming

Makenna Goodman, Chelsea Green Publishing. February 1, 2010.

At the recent Eco Farm conference I was surprised to find the dominating corporate influence among the home-growers and anarchist farmers.

8 Foods You Think Are Healthy ... But Aren't

Sarah Irani, EcoSalon. October 19, 2009.

Processed foods, even organic and vegetarian ones, don’t provide the optimal health for our bodies.

15 Best Foods to Improve Your Immunity

Tina McCarthy, EcoSalon. September 1, 2009.

Incorporate these healthy foods into your diet to strengthen your immune system in a way your taste buds can appreciate.

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