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02/23/2026
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By Belle Carter
The hidden crisis: Mineral deficiencies are silently undermining global health
Despite food abundance, 25% of the global population suffers from mineral deficiencies due to soil depletion, processed foods and poor absorption. Essential minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, etc.) are vanishing from diets, fueling chronic diseases and metabolic dysfunction. Modern farming prioritizes yield over nutrition, causing 27% drop in calcium and 37% drop in iron in […]
12/21/2025
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By Belle Carter
Farmers CLASH with police in Brussels amid fury over EU trade policies
Thousands of farmers clashed with riot police outside EU headquarters, using tractors to block streets, setting fires and throwing projectiles. Police deployed water cannons and tear gas; at least one protester was injured. Over 1,000 tractors and 7,000 demonstrators overwhelmed permitted protest numbers. Protests target the Mercosur trade deal, which farmers say will flood EU […]
12/09/2025
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By Belle Carter
Trump moves to protect U.S. food supply chain from foreign control, price fixing
President Trump signed an executive order establishing federal task forces to investigate anti-competitive practices, particularly by foreign-controlled corporations, in sectors like meat processing, seeds, fertilizer and agricultural equipment. The directive aims to address price-fixing, monopolistic behavior and national security risks in the food supply chain. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson will […]
10/19/2025
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By Belle Carter
“The Sprouting Book”: Ann Wigmore’s guide to maximizing health through nature’s living superfood
Ann Wigmore’s “The Sprouting Book” promotes sprouts as nature’s most nutrient-dense “living foods,” rich in bioavailable vitamins, minerals and enzymes – far superior to cooked or processed alternatives. Sprouts exponentially increase nutritional value, with some varieties containing 20x more vitamins and 50x more anticancer compounds than mature plants. Wheatgrass sprouts, for example, have 600 percent […]
07/24/2025
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By Belle Carter
“Biological Economies” redefines agri-food systems with radical new perspectives
“Biological Economies” introduces a radical new framework that treats research as performative and enactive, challenging traditional views of agriculture and food systems. The book responds to: (1) integrating non-human actors (e.g., plants, microbes) into analysis, (2) adopting a post-structural political economy emphasizing local networks over large-scale structures and (3) advocating hands-on, interventionist research methodologies. Real-world […]
07/22/2025
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By Belle Carter
Navigating climate uncertainty: The future of agriculture in a changing world
The book “Climate Prediction and Agriculture” addresses global food security challenges by exploring the intersection of climate science and farming. It offers strategies to mitigate climate change impacts, using case studies and technological innovation to guide agricultural adaptation. The authors highlight the multifaceted nature of climate variability, which involves temperature, rainfall, oceanic-atmospheric phenomena (e.g., El […]
07/19/2025
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By Belle Carter
The Black Patch rebellion: Echoes of the Tobacco Wars in rural America
A fierce early 20th-century conflict in Kentucky and Tennessee, where small tobacco farmers battled the American Tobacco Company for fair prices and better livelihoods, culminating in the Black Patch War. Farmers like J.T. and Kate Strand faced dire economic hardships due to debt and poverty, exacerbated by post-Civil War financial constraints and the monopolistic control […]
07/13/2025
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By Belle Carter
“Prescription for Dietary Wellness” advocates food as medicine in modern healthcare
Phyllis A. Balch identifies poor nutrition education, limited access to healthy foods and apathy toward self-care as key contributors to chronic diseases. She stresses balance in diet, noting that even essential substances (like water) can be toxic in excess. The book critiques the divide between conventional and nutritional medicine, advocating for collaboration instead of competition. […]
07/06/2025
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By Belle Carter
Revolutionizing agriculture: The GROW BIOINTENSIVE method unveiled in “How to Grow More Vegetables”
In the early 1970s, Ecology Action launched grow biointensive sustainable mini-farming to combat environmental degradation from conventional farming, culminating in John Jeavons’ influential book, “How to Grow More Vegetables.” In January 1972, Ecology Action’s board approved a Biointensive research and education initiative, securing land and resources with support from Syntex Corporation, Frank Koch, Dr. Alejandro […]
07/04/2025
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By Belle Carter
A comprehensive exploration of nature’s nutritional powerhouses: KV Peter’s “Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables”
KV Peter’s “Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables” serves as a crucial link between traditional horticulture and contemporary scientific advancements, focusing on sustainable agriculture and nutritional security. The book highlights the transformation of horticulture from a traditional practice rooted in ancient civilizations to a major economic driver, with global horticultural crop production skyrocketing from 25 million […]
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