Category Archives: Organic Foods & Farming

Democracy Now! Discusses Vilsack Nomination for Agriculture Secretary

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Trish Nelson

Democracy Now! Discusses Vilsack Nomination for Agriculture Secretary DemocracyNow.org A courageous journalist and champion of media reform, Amy Goodman is not the least bit shy about reporting on stolen elections, military contractors or mysterious plane crashes.  Today's topic is slightly … Continue reading →

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Decision on ‘Organic’ Fish Sets Dangerous Precedent to Gut USDA Organic Program

Posted on November 25, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Decision on 'Organic' Fish Sets Dangerous Precedent to Gut USDA Organic Program Consumers UnionIn case you missed it, last week Consumers Union derided the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decision to accept the recommendations for “organic” fish production that will … Continue reading →

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Business School Project for Home Grown Eggs

Posted on May 29, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Business School Project for Home Grown Eggs By Shelli Carol I am a student at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Chicago.  This quarter, a group of entrepreneurial students, including myself, are working on a business that … Continue reading →

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ATTENTION ORGANIC OR SUSTAINABLE FARMERS

Posted on April 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ATTENTION ORGANIC OR SUSTAINABLE FARMERS By Robert KarpFriends,Robert Karp, former executive director of Practical Farmers of Iowa, has continued his work with sustainable agriculture in his new home of East Troy, WI, through his company New Ventures, LLC. Please note … Continue reading →

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INCA’s 13th Annual Local Foods Conference is just two weeks away!

Posted on January 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

INCA’s 13th Annual Local Foods Conference is just two weeks away! By IFU  With this year’s theme of The Food Less Traveled, we meet in Cedar Rapids, IA on February 1 – 2, 2008.   Several general sessions on regional/local … Continue reading →

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We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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Free Networking Breakfast for Producers, Food Buyers Nov. 28 in Clear Lake

Posted on November 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Free Networking Breakfast for Producers, Food Buyers Nov. 28  in Clear Lake By IFUAREA PRODUCERS, FOOD BUYERS INVITED TO FREE LOCAL FOODS LUNCHEON AT THE ART CENTER IN CLEAR LAKE ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007  ­North Central Iowa producers and food … Continue reading →

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ISU HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL IOWA ORGANIC CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 19

Posted on October 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ISU HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL IOWA ORGANIC CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 19 By Leopold Center for Sustainable AgricultureSeventh Annual Iowa Organic ConferenceScheman Building, Iowa State Center, Ames, IowaOrganic sales have more than doubled in the past five years, reaching $16.9 billion last year, … Continue reading →

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Eat Local and Win

Posted on July 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Eat Local and Win By Kurt FrieseYou know I'm always harping on people to eat more local, sustainablefood. And I know, you already do.But now, if you'll pledge to eat just 1 pound of local food each week,you could win … Continue reading →

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JULY 19 SEMINAR LOOKS AT SUCCESSFUL FARMER-OWNED FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Posted on July 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

JULY 19 SEMINAR LOOKS AT SUCCESSFUL FARMER-OWNED FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS By Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture is hosting a seminar on Thursday, July 19, featuring the managers of two successful farmer-owned cooperatives that distribute … Continue reading →

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