An interesting look at how an increasing number of farmers markets is actually making it harder for some farmers.
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An interesting look at how an increasing number of farmers markets is actually making it harder for some farmers.
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Monsanto’s weedkiller is creating the biggest problem in U.S. agriculture and is even pitting farmer against farmer.
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Seeking to boost its supply of organic and grass-fed meat, Amazon is meeting with a dozen ranchers to discuss distribution possibilities. Amazon working directly with farmers is a trend that will only continue.
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An interesting analysis of what Amazon’s move into meal kits means for its overall food retailing strategy.
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An inside look at the dealings of Keith Kloor, a professor at NYU who will go to any length to defend the GMO industry.
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Former Amazon executive Brittain Ladd shares what he thinks Amazon could do next to increase its market share in the food industry.
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Advocacy groups have said that the environmental assessment of AquaBounty’s genetically-engineered salmon plant is “woefully inadequate.”
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The new proposed rules will have stricter control over supply chains, measures to avoid pesticide contamination and new standards for imports.
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Anheuser-Busch has just purchased the maker of organic energy drinks Hiball and organic sparkling juices Alta Palla for an undisclosed sum.
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Elizabeth Candelario, Managing Director of Demeter, makes the case for why our industry must double our efforts in pushing for regenerative agriculture.
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Will the EPA and Scott Pruitt block glyphosate from being renewed, even though there is strong evidence that it causes cancer? Very unlikely.
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Currently, 7.5% of farmland in Germany is organic, but the country sees the scarcity of land available for organic farming as a threat to its long-term development.
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Natural Grocers’ Alan Lewis paid a visit to Capitol Hill recently, and it appears that the National Organic Standards Board is due for major changes. Ominous changes.
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As Congress prepares for the Farm Bill, Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) told a subcommittee that “uncertainty and dysfunction have overtaken the National Organic Standards Board and the regulations associated with the National Organic Program.”
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An inspiring look at how the Canadian supermarket chain maintains its competitive edge — by offering a very heavy selection of organic.
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Very cool. Organic Valley has announced a program where it will be sending young farmers, ages 16 to 35, to the United Kingdom to learn organic farming practices.
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In conjunction with UNFI, the Whole Kids Foundation, a non-profit arm of Whole Foods, has launched a free app to help to educate kids on organic farming.
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A look at how struggling towns are turning to organic and sustainable food ventures to reverse their economic fortunes.
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An investigation into the tricks and tactics that GMO companies use to control and intimidate the media.
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Fascinating read. What a former Amazon executive, who recommended that the company buy Whole Foods back in 2013, predicts what the online giant will do in the future.
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A very thorough and detailed look at the terrifying prospect of RNAi corn intended for human consumption.
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With an experienced management team and plenty of money, Brandless wants to sell you “unbranded” consumer products, many of which are organic.
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With the filing of a proxy statement, we learned that Albertson’s and four private equity firms all expressed interest in the company. Additionally, Whole Foods unsuccessfully sought $45 per share from Amazon.
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Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, presented at the United Nations and highlighted the ways that organic can provide innovative sustainability solutions for all of agriculture.
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