For twenty years biotech companies have been promising higher crop yields and lower costs if farmers would plant their genetically modified (GMO) seeds; however, studies are showing that GMO crops don’t produce higher yields and lowered costs. Monsanto has already admitted that in India … Continue reading →
Michael Schmidt has ended his hunger strike in its 37th day. He met with Dalton McGuinty, Ontario premier, today. Since the goverment declares it will not change its position on raw milk, it will be interesting to hear Michael Schmidt’s reaction … Continue reading →
Go mamas! A group of mothers who feed their children raw milk are planning a peaceful demonstration to “defy FDA interstate commerce and food safety law on raw milk in support of farmers across the nation willing to supply fresh … Continue reading →
I’ve just learned about a vegetable CSA program in the Houston area–Twin Persimmons Farm. If you’re not familiar with a CSA, here’s the Wikipedia definition: A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farming operation … Continue reading →
After finding a good, local source of freshly ground flour and corn meal, I made cornbread, in an iron skillet, of course. I used the cornbread recipe from Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. The organic whole wheat flour and organic … Continue reading →
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Georgia and Rick Bost will open a new restaurant, Georgia’s Market Downtown, in early November, located at Main and Prairie. The Bosts are the owners of Georgia’s Farm-to-Market grocery store and cafe on the Katy freeway and … Continue reading →
There’s more than one way to eliminate the small raw milk dairies. There is a war on raw milk, but those attacking raw milk don’t always carry guns. The costs of producing safe raw milk were just too high for … Continue reading →
We really enjoyed the two days at the conference in San Antonio’s Pearl Stable September 12-13–the presentations, panel discussions, wonderful lunches, and of course, the movie Farmageddon. Monday’s keynote speaker was Dr. John Ikerd, author of Sustainable Capitalism, A Return to Common … Continue reading →
Many Texas organic farmers have been devastated by the wildfires that are raging across the state. Generous Iowa organic farmers have donated “2 truckloads of premium certified organic hay for certified organic producers” to help the Texas organic farmers, but … Continue reading →
Some people, especially those in government agencies like the FDA, say that I don’t have a right to choose and eat any particular food, even if I believe it is good for me, even if all the evidence points to a health … Continue reading →
