food politics
Politics of the Plate: Tomato Summit
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has finally agreed to meet with representatives from a farmworkers’ organization to discuss the dismal labor conditions in the state’s tomato fields....
03.19.09
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Bad Times for BPA
Two new pieces of legislation would completely ban bisphenol A, the hard plastic used in bottles and food containers, because of safety concerns.
03.18.09
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Politics of the Plate: More Good News for Food Safety
The USDA finally bans the slaughter of “downer” cows, and two new leaders at the FDA are expected to restore the agency’s tarnished reputation.
03.17.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- beef,
- nutrition/diet,
- barry estabrook
food politics
Minnesota School Food Survey
The re-authorization of the School Lunch Programs promises to benefit both students and farmers, but the devil is in the details.
03.13.09
- Keywords
- health + science,
- nutrition/diet,
- kids,
- joanne berkenkamp,
- sam hurst
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Politics of the Plate: Clam Up
American farmed clams are among the most sustainable seafood choices around, but production costs and lack of demand are driving some farmers out of business.
03.11.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- sustainability,
- seafood,
- aquaculture
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Blowin’ in the Wind
A recent EPA ruling cracks down on particulate emissions—also known as dust—from farms, and agricultural industry groups are up in arms.
03.10.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- agriculture,
- farming
food politics
Who is Kathleen Merrigan?
The new nominee for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture is a spot-on selection by Obama and Vilsack.
03.05.09
- Keywords
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- kathleen merrigan,
- barack obama,
- sam hurst
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Politics of the Plate: New Hope for Food Safety
A laudable new bill would give the FDA more funding and expanded authority to monitor our food supply.
03.04.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- legislation,
- recalls
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Florida’s Slave Trade
Government inaction may help explain why the tomato fields of the Sunshine State are fertile ground for forced labor.
03.02.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- barry estabrook,
- farming
food politics
Ms. Waters Goes to Washington
An inside look at the political education of the legendary Chez Panisse founder.
02.26.09
- Keywords
- marian burros,
- food policy,
- alice waters,
- barack obama,
- farm-to-table