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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
Tags: Organic 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