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Global Trade Conundrum: The Case of Quinoa
If I were sent to a desert island with one type of food only to sustain me, I would choose quinoa. Like many people since quinoa began gaining visibility, I became a convert with my first spoonful. I love the … Continue reading
Lobbyists Win Food Fight In Congress
Shame on Congress. Those of us who still doubted it now have irrevocable proof: this country is a corporate tyranny that only postures as a republic. How else would elected officials obey food industry lobbyists at the expense of school … Continue reading
Healing The Wounded
Today, the 93rd anniversary of the armistice that put an official end to World War I, is Veterans Day in the U.S. and in Europe (Remembrance Day in Canada and Australia). For many, if not most, of us, this means … Continue reading
Food Day Inspiration
Today is Food Day in America. To celebrate, you may consider visiting your farmers’ market, and making the acquaintance of a few of the people who grow food in your area—and being a grateful customer. Or joining a local gardening … Continue reading
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24/7 Raw Milk Dispenser (French Tale)
Once upon a time, there was a dairy farmer in the south-west of France who was struggling to make ends meet. One day, while surfing the web, he uncovered what he believed may be his ticket to a prosperous future. … Continue reading
GM Labeling Allowed Worldwide
Consumers everywhere, rejoice! After a two-decade struggle against the powers-that-be, consumer groups and a handful of committed countries have succeeded this week in having the Codex Alimentarius Commission, an international body created in 1963 by FAO and WHO, adopt the … Continue reading
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