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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Who is Kathleen Merrigan?

The new nominee for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture is a spot-on selection by Obama and Vilsack.
03.05.09
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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
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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
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Ms. Waters Goes to Washington

An inside look at the political education of the legendary Chez Panisse founder.
02.26.09
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