This November voters in California will have an opportunity to pass a bill requiring the labeling GMO foods. This legislation, California Proposition 37, will be the first of its kind as currently no U.S. state or federal law requires genetically engineered food to be labeled. The basis of Prop 37 seems simple enough. If passed, [...]
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When it comes to eating produce, we all know that organic is “better.” We have all heard the tale that only organic foods are foods produced without the use of harmful pesticides, hormones, and other chemicals unfit for human consumption. If you’re reading this article, chances are you believe this to be true. But what [...]
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It’s summertime. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and summer produce is flourishing at its peak. One of the best ways to enjoy this wonderful seasonal produce is to shop at local farmers markets. As a consumer, utilizing farmers markets is one of the greenest things you can do. It provides support to local [...]
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The year 2012 has seen the reintroduction of ag-gag bills in multiple states across the USA. These so called “ag-gag” laws make it illegal for anyone to obtain photographs, video, or audio recordings from agricultural farms, and in some cases, even criminalize the mere distribution of such recordings. Ag-gag laws were proposed, but not passed, [...]
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