It is testament to the notoriety of toxin producing E. coli that it’s the only bacteria that commands an international conference every three years at spots around the world. That’s what happened recently in Buenos Aires when the world’s leading researchers, medical doctors, and epidemiologists with an interest in toxigenic E. coli gathered to share
Michael Pollan – In Defense of Food
So, I am adjusting to my new role as "protector of academic freedom and the First Amendment." I am also relishing my role as Michael Pollan’s unwanted PR guy. Just boarded the plane to NYC and could not find my kindle (needed to read a weeks of unread New York Times), so I picked up
Robyn O’Brien – The Unhealthy Truth
I had a quick meeting in my office this morning and got a signed book by author, Robyn O’Brien. I am heading to New York and Atlanta, so will have some time in the air to read it. Her book, according to several glowing reviews lays out the "alarming food scare has been building for
Ban of Non-therapeutic Antibiotics in Animals, Recall Authority and Plant Closure Power – Senator Florez had Me at Antibiotics.
Sometimes we want our politicians to be so perfect when we are not, and we fail to see the mistake of making perfect the enemy of good. I have my differences with Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez (D-Shafter) on raw milk, but on most issues (probably 90%) I bet we see eye to eye.
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These Little Piggies are not going to Market (Mass-Produced anyway)
Perhaps mass-produced agriculture is here to stay given the ever increasing world population. But, more and more people (who can afford to) are giving up on that system to one that they control. Government policy makers and Industry CEO’s should pay attention. When people "vote with their pocketbook," it will impact the larger marketplace.
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Marler Local Garden
South View – Eagle Harbor with tomatoes, peas, beans, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, strawberries, peppers and corn.
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North View
This is our second year with this garden. I grew up with a big garden and cows, horses, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and a few too many cats and dogs. Now, a small garden and
H.R. 759 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 – Food Safety Legislation – Good or Bad for Small, Sustainable, Organic, Locavores?
There has been much in the way of worry by farmers, especially the small, sustainable, organic, locavores about the new food safety legislation. I have read the latest version of the draft H.R. 759 and here are some thoughts on its impact on small farmer/producer/manufacturers, as well as some other thoughts.
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H.R. 759 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 – Will It Make our Food Safer?
“As evidenced by the recent widespread contamination’s in our food supply, including E. coli in spinach, Salmonella in peppers, and the most recent outbreak of Salmonella in peanut butter, it is clear that we must act now.”
These were the words used by Representative Frank Pallone, Jr., Chair of the Health Subcommittee, in a press
End of Pollan Book Controversy – Omnivore’s Dilemma to be read on WSU Campus
New butter flavoring for popcorn and other food products may be no safer than the lung-injuring diacetyl it replaces
Andrew Schneider over at www.andrewschneiderinvestigates.com allowed me to co-post this great story.
Scientists worry that the “new,” “completely safe” butter flavoring used on popcorn and in other foods may be as dangerous as the lung-destroying chemical, called diacetyl, that it replaced.
Diacetyl-linked jury verdicts of tens of millions of dollars for injured flavoring workers and