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FDA May Torpedo Food Movementnew

New rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act could adversely affect small organic farms.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  11-15-2013  |  Food+Drink

What’s the Big Deal With Monsanto?new

If you're concerned about the future of organic food and farming, the May 25th March Against Monsanto is a tangible way of expressing your concern.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  05-28-2013  |  Food+Drink

Antibiotics in Your Organic Apple?new

When people think of organics, they think that the food they buy is free from synthetic chemicals of any kind. However, as noted in a recent article in ACRES USA magazine, organic apples and pears may be treated with antibiotics.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  05-10-2013  |  Health

A ‘Sound, Sensible’ Organics Programnew

The USDA needs organic certification policies that appeal to small farmers as well as industrial giants.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  04-26-2013  |  Gardening

Grafting Tomatoes ‘The Next Big Thing?’new

Southern organic gardeners are discovering what could be The Next Big Thing in tomatoes: grafting.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  04-26-2013  |  Gardening

Risky Business at the Nurserynew

Would-be and weekend gardeners are flocking to stores this time of year with hopes of finding already-started plants to put in their gardens.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  04-11-2013  |  Gardening

DIY Potting Soil Gives Organic Plants a Big Startnew

To give your crops the best start, use organic or homemade potting soil.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim PathFinder Ewing  |  04-01-2013  |  Gardening

In Search of Better Pecansnew

Using organic methods can help ensure your pecan trees continue to bear nuts.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  03-14-2013  |  Gardening

Urban Homesteading: Probiotics a Yummy Alternativenew

Modern homesteaders, that is, urban and rural folks who are into self-sufficiency, could do little better in regard to their food choices than delving into probiotics.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  03-14-2013  |  Food+Drink

Playing Odds of Last Frost Plantingnew

Just about every day, I hear of someone who just couldn't wait until planting time to start digging in the ground and planting a crop for summer.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  03-01-2013  |  Gardening

Great Gardens Start with a Plannew

Now is the time to plan the placement and diversity of your summer crops.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  02-15-2013  |  Gardening

Boycotting Pro-GMO Organic Brands Not the Waynew

Boycotting organic brands is a self-defeating initiative.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  01-17-2013  |  Food+Drink

Organic Growing Heals the Earthnew

Planting certain organic vegetables and plants can actually improve the soil by drawing toxins out.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  12-24-2012  |  Gardening

Organic Food’s Nutrition Not Controversialnew

Despite Stanford’s study suggesting otherwise, all signs point to the superiority of organic vegetables.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  11-09-2012  |  Food+Drink

American Cheese No Longer "Cheesy"new

Cheese these days isn’t what it used to be.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  11-09-2012  |  Food+Drink

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