USDA is Loco for Local Everyone’s excited about the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative (henceforth to be known as KYFx2) the USDA rolled out this week, which includes a focus on rural development and direct marketing, the opening of the new farmers’ market near the White House and funds for farm-to-school programs and community food projects. Tom Philpott brings us back down to earth.
Borlaug Passes The “father of the green revolution” recently died at 95. The NY Times focused primarily on his achievements in this obituary, while Paula Crossfield examined his legacy a bit more critically.
Worse than Rocket Fuel? The Times continues its “Toxic Waters” series, this time with dire news about the fouling of local wells from the irresponsible application of CAFO waste to fields in Wisconsin.
Soda Sips = Straight to Your Hips The city of New York recently launched a gruesome campaign against sugary drinks. Meanwhile, health commissioner Thomas Farley announced new health plans, making it easier for New Yorkers to get their exercise on.
But the Price is Right It may be “Food Desert Month” but Tom Laskawy likens some of our nation’s neighborhoods to “food swamps,” noting how cheap bad food really is.
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