AltWeeklies Wire
Alt Farmers Share in the Farm Bill's Bounty, but at What Cost?new
Even if the same law shovels tons of subsidies to rich farmers and agribusiness giants, the little guys growing organic food are at least catching some of the crumbs.
Isthmus |
Marc Eisen |
07-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Barack Obama Talks Food, Farming and Chilinew
Food issues might not snag a lot of headlines for presidential candidates. But food and agriculture affect everything from health to the economy, and touch on a lot of ethical, environmental and flavorful matters along the way. In this email Q&A, Obama talks about food policy, and offers up a family recipe for chili.
Missoula Independent |
Are LeVaux |
05-29-2008 |
Food+Drink
Food Prices are Going Up, but Food Stamp Allowances Aren'tnew
There hasn't been a major revision of food stamp regulations since 2002. Philadelphians on food stamps continue to wait for any action, and improvise.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
05-13-2008 |
Economy
If Obesity is a Choice, It's Not One the Poor Get to Makenew
A recent study put grocery prices to the test. Among the 370 foods sampled, it found that energy-dense junk food cost an average of $1.76 per 1,000 calories, while nutritious, unprocessed foods came in at a whopping $18.16 per 1,000 calories.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
05-06-2008 |
Science
Farmers, Activists & Ag Experts Weigh in on Farm Billnew
This year's bill tips the scales at more than 1500 pages, with an estimated price tag of nearly $300 billion. For the next five years, this bill will go a long way toward determining what we grow, what we eat, and whose wallets and waistbands grow the widest.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard and Mike Ives |
11-16-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment, Farm Bill
Chew on This: The Farm Bill and New Mexiconew
New Mexico is not a "farm state" and is not, therefore, in line for the big bucks -- but the small amount of dollars that the state could receive has a massive impact on local communities.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gwyneth Doland |
10-25-2007 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Farm Bill
Organic Farmers Try to Shift the Farm Bill's Focusnew
They're fighting for more money for small farms and more healthful food.
Boulder Weekly |
Ellen Mahoney |
10-01-2007 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Farm Bill, organic farming
