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December 15th, 2014
Oregon's GMO Labeling Initiative Didn't Pass. Here's Why We're Still Winning.
Oregon's GMO Labeling Initiative Didn't Pass. Here's Why We're Still Winning.
Originally published on Civil Eats on December 12, 2014. Yesterday, five weeks after the November election, campaigners for Oregon’s Measure 92—one of the nation’s most closely watched efforts to requ
December 5th, 2014
Love Your Food, Love Your Soil!
Love Your Food, Love Your Soil!
If you’re not a farmer or gardener, chances are you haven’t given a thought about soil today. In fact, chances are you haven’t thought about soil this year.  Maybe you’ve never really thought about so
December 4th, 2014
The Soil Carbon Opportunity
The Soil Carbon Opportunity
Reprinted from the November/December 2014 issue of Resource, the magazine of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, with permission from the publisher."‹ Demographers project t
November 26th, 2014
Giving Thanks to Native Bees for a Bountiful Feast (and a Holiday Charge to President Obama!)
Giving Thanks to Native Bees for a Bountiful Feast (and a Holiday Charge to President Obama!)
What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? For many, the holiday often evokes sentiments of family and gratitude, usually coupled with a culinary feat of epic proportions. The Thanksgiving mea
November 12th, 2014
The Food Movement Wins on Election Day
The Food Movement Wins on Election Day
You may have seen that some news outlets have announced the defeat of Measure 92, the Oregon state ballot initiative to label genetically engineered foods, but the race to pass Measure 92 is still too
November 7th, 2014
What?! Fish Can't Be Organic?
What?! Fish Can't Be Organic?
Originally published on Maria's Farm County Kitchen That’s right. Neither wild fish nor farmed fish can be certified organic because no organic standards exist in the U.S. to regulate them. But that m
November 4th, 2014
What the Food Movement is serving up this Election Day
What the Food Movement is serving up this Election Day
From county initiatives, to state-wide ballot measures, to Congressional races, food politics is increasingly being put to a vote and major food and agrochemical companies are spending millions of dol
October 28th, 2014
Trick or Treat? The Frightening Climate Costs of Halloween Candy
Trick or Treat? The Frightening Climate Costs of Halloween Candy
This blog was originally published on Huffington Post. Americans will spend more than two billion dollars on candy this Halloween, making it candy's biggest holiday. This is fun for kids, great for de
October 15th, 2014
Plant Breeding vs. GMOs: Conventional Methods Lead the Way in Responding to Climate Change
Plant Breeding vs. GMOs: Conventional Methods Lead the Way in Responding to Climate Change
This blog was originally published on Civil Eats. Genetically engineered (GE) seeds are often sold to farmers and the public on the grounds that they are the wave of the future, taking over where conv
October 4th, 2014
5 Things to Do After Climate Week
5 Things to Do After Climate Week
Originally posted on Huffington Post Thanks to the epic success of the People's Climate March, alarm bells demanding climate action have never rung louder. So, now that you've succeeded in elevating t
October 3rd, 2014
EPA: Making Our Rivers for the Birds
EPA: Making Our Rivers for the Birds
The ongoing fight to stop the industrialized poultry industry from polluting the nation’s waterways suffered another significant blow after EPA announced it was no longer seeking an appeal of a bad We
October 1st, 2014
How Moby became our BEE man
How Moby became our BEE man
There are many things I wish you could know about Moby. To start, he’s one of the most generous people I know. He opens his home, gives from his heart, and shares his wisdom and experience freely. On
September 24th, 2014
5 Cool Things to Do Before the People's Climate March
5 Cool Things to Do Before the People's Climate March
Originally posted on Huffington Post. The People's Climate March on September 21st will be a turning point for the climate movement. But, if we're not careful, it could also mean a lot of waste, and t
September 19th, 2014
Debunking Popular Myths about GE Crops Portrayed in the Media
Debunking Popular Myths about GE Crops Portrayed in the Media
Response to The New Yorker “Seeds of Doubt” Article, August 25, 2014 Scientific Review & Contributions: Bill Freese; Doug Gurian-Sherman, Ph.D; Martha Crouch, Ph.D The recent article, “Seeds of Doubt,
September 5th, 2014
Idaho's Ag-Gag Law Under Scrutiny
Idaho's Ag-Gag Law Under Scrutiny
Ag-gag laws have become a popular way for animal factories to hide unsafe, inhumane animal treatment practices.  The laws criminalize whistle-blowing activities at agricultural facilities, such as fac
August 9th, 2014
Monsanto: Engineering the Debate over Genetic Engineering
Monsanto: Engineering the Debate over Genetic Engineering
I was recently approached by a division of the publishing giant Condé Nast to participate in a video series examining issues related to food, agriculture, and the environment. I was told experts from