Ag Secretary Addresses Why We Need More Farmers: Cannon Fodder?
by Joel Salatin
 USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that in 2012, for the first time, rural America lost population in real numbers, not just as a percentage. And why do we need to increase those numbers?
Farm-Raised Military Recruits
Why do we need more farmers? What is the driving force behind USDA policy? In an infuriating epiphany I have yet to metabolize, I found out Wednesday in a private policy-generation meeting with...more
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 Secret Planting?
GMO wheat used in field tests years ago was discovered earlier this year in an Oregon farmer's field, raising questions over the source of the seed contamination as well as renewing concerns about "gene flow" (the natural transfer of genes among plant species including genes from genetically engineered, or transgenic, crops).
Between 1856 and 1863 an Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, cultivated and tested tens of thousands of plants, mostly peas, and described how traits are passed from parent to offspring. His discoveries are called "Mendel's Law of Inheritance." He is considered "the father of modern genetics." Mendel, a botanist, would not have sanctioned altering crops chemically. Indeed, as a monk he probably...more
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Although purported to address food safety problems in the industrial food system, implementation of the FSMA poses a threat to the 'local food movement' and true food security-the ability of a country region or locality to produce enough food to meet its own needs.
The most wonderful aspect of going local with your diet, is the opportunity to meet pioneers of organic, sustainable agriculture. There is tremendous work being done by farmers like Mike Tabor. Yet, a gross lack of understanding by public interest groups on what really constitutes food safety has led to increasing federal control over our...more
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Sheraton Downtown Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, GA
Thursday, November 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Experience America's favorite farmer and spokesman for real food and sustainable agriculture, the charming and energetic Joel Salatin, in this full-day workshop where he will answer some tough questions like, "Can WE feed the world?" [details]
 Thursday, November 7 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
After a delicious, three-course Southern Comfort Dinner, watch Joel Salatin and Joe Mercola face-off in The Debate of the Decade, as they debate the question, "Should the Federal government mandate labeling of GMOs on food ?" The evening starts with a cook-off reception and ends with dancing to the Top 10 and Golden Oldies performed by a live band. [details ]
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