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News & Articles By Cassie B.
06/07/2017
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By Cassie B.
Fake Food: GMO crops have been a massive failure on every level
Genetically modified crops were once hailed as the solution to all manner of problems facing our planet. Proponents insisted they would reduce the need for pesticides, increase yields and help create plenty of nutritious food to feed our world. Two decades later, however, it’s becoming increasingly clear that GMO crops are far from a dream […]
06/01/2017
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By Cassie B.
Farmer faces $2.8 million fine for plowing his own land
In a classic example of government overreach, federal regulators are now demanding nearly $3 million from a California farmer for not getting a permit to plow his own farmland. John Duarte, the owner of Duarte Nursery in Modesto, California, bought the 450 acres of land ten miles to the south of Red Bluff in 2012 […]
04/25/2017
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By Cassie B.
PETITION: Help pressure the USDA to test food for deadly glyphosate herbicide
Last year, the USDA was working with the EPA and FDA on plans to start testing samples of corn syrup for glyphosate residue this April, but now it appears that they have had a change of heart. Under the plan, the USDA would have looked at more than 300 samples of corn syrup to measure […]
04/12/2017
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By Cassie B.
Organic seed market explodes, sales predicted to hit $5.4B by 2024
It wasn’t too long ago that organic food was considered to be a luxury. Its high prices made it something that only the most devout health nuts and those with deeper pockets were willing to shell out for. Now, however, organic food is quickly becoming a necessity for those who want a long and healthy […]
04/01/2017
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By Cassie B.
82% of households are now purchasing organic items
If you were buying organic food ten years ago, more than one acquaintance probably rolled their eyes at you and said you were being taken advantage of by a savvy marketing ploy. Over time, however, attitudes have started to shift as more people become aware of the impact that fruit and vegetables grown with pesticides […]
02/25/2017
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By Cassie B.
Winning: Food freedom bills are spreading across the U.S.
Consumers are increasingly realizing the benefits of natural foods, and it appears their voices are finally being heard as new legislation has been proposed in California and Montana that will make it easier for local small food entrepreneurs. A new law in Montana would allow homemade food to be sold and consumed and encourage the […]
02/14/2017
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By Cassie B.
Demand for organic food creating new “gold rush” for producers
The demand for organic food has grown so dramatically in recent years that experts are likening it to a “gold rush mentality,” as producers scramble to transition their fields to earn organic certification. 2015 saw a 12 percent rise in organic sales over the previous year, reaching $6.2 billion. The increase is even more dramatic […]
02/06/2017
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By Cassie B.
Nutritionist warns: 3 ingredients that can make your smoothies far less healthy
Smoothies are a popular choice for breakfast or a snack because they are ostensibly healthy and so easy to make. There is no need to follow a recipe; you can just toss in the organic fruits and vegetables that you have on hand, along with some yogurt into a blender and you’re all set, right? […]
02/04/2017
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By Cassie B.
Scientist develops biodegradable, edible non-plastic bags to halt the continued plastic pollution of the world
One country that has been making a concerted effort to reduce plastic waste is India. A ban on disposable plastics is set to go into effect in the Delhi region this year, outlawing the use of produce bags, cutlery and other disposable plastics, and many cities already ban plastic bags. It is therefore not surprising […]
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