Category Archives: food

How SNAP Hits Home in Iowa

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Thanks once again to our friends at Iowa Fiscal Partnership where we are able to get some clear eyed analyses of what the true effects of policies will be. IFP BACKGROUNDER Farm Bill Debate Carries Implications for Many Thousands of … Continue reading →

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On Earth Day You Can Help Heal The Planet

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Please share this Earth Day Action Alert From Food Democracy Now.org Click here to stop the Keystone pipeline:  takeaction.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/save_the_planet_stop_keystone URGENT: Farmers tell President Obama: Stop Keystone to save the Planet! This Earth Day the stakes couldn’t be higher, Obama has … Continue reading →

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Local Food Advocacy Groups Expose Monsanto’s Undue Influence

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

SF 194 /HF 463: “An Act requiring consumer labeling information for food, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions” Thank your Democratic representatives in the Iowa House and Senate  who introduced the bills, Bolkcom, Thede, Anderson, Steckman, Berry, Abdul-Samad, Mascher, … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Senate Says States Can’t Require GMO Labeling

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Follow Food Democracy Now! on FB and Twitter WASHINGTON, June 21 – The Senate [yesterday] rejected an amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to let states require clear labels on any food or beverage containing genetically engineered ingredients. The vote … Continue reading →

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Fryday Food Talk: Why You Want Fries With That

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

I always wondered why, when I enter a fast food restaurant determined to order a salad rather than a burger and fries, in the end, I always end up ordering the burger and fries.   That phenomenon and more is explained … Continue reading →

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Reaganomics Explained And Other Observations

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

What is most distressing is that since Reagan, we continue to have large number of voters vote totally opposite of their own good by voting for Republicans that rob us blind, cut off any social safety nets and make government … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Eating Liberally

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

What is Eating Liberally? An offshoot of Drinking Liberally,  their nifty website includes information on food actions, resources, books and how to host your own Eating Liberally meal and  start your own chapter. “Devoted to nourishing the netroots, literally. Plan … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Why Is Pink Slime Still On The Menu At School?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Update:  This morning (Saturday) on Up! w/Chris Hayes they showed the Branstad video where he defends pink slime.  According to Branstad, it is the tone of the conversation that is poisoning us, not the slime.  Branstad’s speech at ISU was … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Pink Slime For Holy Cow Week

Posted on April 6, 2012 by bfiasamosborne

To the editor, This is all too much and I think that our gourmet governor of Iowa has displayed such a capacity for delivering delightfully embellished oneliners about pink slime that he should henceforth be known as Terrance O’Branstad, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Do You Know What You’re Buying At The Grocery Store?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Food Democracy Now! Do you know what you’re buying at the grocery store? Chances are you don’t. Today an estimated 80% of processed foods sold in the U.S. contain ingredients, known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), that … Continue reading →

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