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 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Public policy and food'
Personal story clarifies law’s significance
August 6th, 2007 · Comments Off on Personal story clarifies law’s significance · Farm Bill, General
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Farm bill, health costs are linked
July 29th, 2007 · Comments Off on Farm bill, health costs are linked · 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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Next-to-last call to speak up for better food policy
July 18th, 2007 · Comments Off on Next-to-last call to speak up for better food policy · 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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Online petition boosts organic methods in farm bill
July 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, Healthy eating, local food
The Environmental Working Group has provided an easy way to let Congress know that you want them to give organic growers a fair shake in the farm bill.
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It’s time to speak up now for a better farm bill—and better food
July 7th, 2007 · Comments Off on It’s time to speak up now for a better farm bill—and better food · Environment, Farm Bill, General, Healthy eating, local food
U.S. Agriculture Committee will vote the week of July 16 on the proposed farm bill and any amendments to it. The people who want healthy food and healthy farm practices, including sustainable agriculture, conservation and local food programs, need to contact committee members now. Link provides information on issues and how to contact Congress.
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Lawmakers, media fail farmers and consumers
June 22nd, 2007 · Comments Off on Lawmakers, media fail farmers and consumers · Environment, Farm Bill, General, Healthy eating
The congressional subcommittee that declined to reform farm subsidies has failed U.S. taxpayers and consumers by maintaining wrongheaded approach to agriculture. The regional news media hasn’t helped, either, in failing to keep readers up to date on this big, unsexy issue.
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