Because of what I do and where I live, I am often talking with people about the human-wildlife conflict, and am continually surprised by what I hear. There are many misconceptions about our relationship with
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On Food Security and Bears
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I’ve recently been involved in a discussion with the BC Food Systems Network about the relationship between bears and food security. In terms of food security, this issue is an extremely important one for anyone …
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DC Chef Mendelsohn Promotes ‘Good Stuff’
By Michelle Greenhalgh on
Everyone knows that Washington DC is the political epicenter of the United States, but what those outside the Beltway don’t know is that the city’s foodie reputation is growing. With hundreds of restaurants flourishing in…
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A Safe and Sustainable Valentine’s Day
By Michelle Greenhalgh on
A Valentine’s Day Treat: Sustainable food advocate and accomplished chef, Nora Pouillon shares her thoughts on safe food
On the tail of another troubling slew of food recalls we come upon everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday,…
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Food Safety & Organic Management
By Caren Wilcox on
From peanuts and pistachios to spinach and tomatoes–product recalls in the last few years have had a huge impact on many user companies marketing both conventional and organic products, and have led directly to widespread…
Ruling Could Hinder Food Safety Reform
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn campaign finance restrictions on corporate and union election spending yesterday left health, food, and agriculture activists worried about future reform efforts in the context of an inevitable influx…
UN: Climate Change Impacts Food Safety
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According to a report released by the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) this week, climate change may exacerbate a wide variety of global food safety issues, ranging from seafood safety to antibiotic…
Advocacy Group Reaches Out to Sustainable Ag
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Consumers Union, an active force behind the push for food safety reform in Congress, issued a statement on Friday to address concerns from the small and sustainable farming community over the pending food safety…
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USDA Promotes Local Food
By Suzanne Schreck on
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan had launched the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” Website yesterday. The Website launch follows last week’s announcement of the USDA initiative…