Anthony Flaccavento, a Virginia farmer, tells the story of how he and others in his tobacco country area have become organic farmers of food, thanks in part to a government grant. He tells his story in Sunday’s Washington Post in a letter titled, “Hurting a Small Farm Near You.” His few short paragraphs sums up [...]
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Personal story clarifies law’s significance
August 6th, 2007 · No Comments · Farm Bill, General
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Farm bill, health costs are linked
July 29th, 2007 · No Comments · Farm Bill, General
OK, kids: Are these things related: The U.S. House passes a farm bill that keeps things pretty much the same where the big bucks are concerned, while throwing a few bones in the direction of people wanting a bill that promotes a safer and healthier diet. Some American companies are starting to charge fat people [...]
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Food, funerals and friends
July 24th, 2007 · 2 Comments · General
I haven’t posted for a little while as I’ve been involved with funeral arrangements and the like after a relative’s death. I thought I’d take a moment to thank the friends who have made sure I stayed well fed. The cooks Maxine would place high in anybody’s healthy-cooking contest. She keeps bountiful quantities of fresh [...]
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Next-to-last call to speak up for better food policy
July 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, General
Do you want to know what country your food is coming from? Would you like to see the feds put more money in organics research and rural development and less into the pockets of agribusinesses? If so, it really, really is time to let your elected reps know—especially if they are on the Agriculture Committee. [...]
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Are you a LOHAS consumer?
July 17th, 2007 · No Comments · General
LOHAS consumers are those seeking lifestyles of health and sustainability, but the group focusing on them is, in the end, a bunch of businesses looking to make a buck.
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Problems? Let me know
July 15th, 2007 · 2 Comments · General
I just upgraded the WordPress software that operates this blog. Please let me know if you notice any problems, anything that isn’t working right. It could be the result of the upgrade (fix one thing, break another…). If anything’s amiss, I want to fix it asap. Thanks!
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