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Four Farmers Project: The Soybean Harvest Begins

The soybeans are approaching maturity, but who among our four farmers will be first into the field?
Sam Hurst
10.03.08
Keywords
sam hurst,
four farmers project,
agriculture,
produce,
environment
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Labeling Laws, and Sushi Guidelines

Meat finally sports country-of-origin labels, and three environmental organizations are making it easier to seek out sustainable sushi.
Barry Estabrook
10.01.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Four Farmers Project: Feeling the Pain

Credit is the backbone of American industrial farming, and even organic farmers are being trapped in debt.
Sam Hurst
09.25.08
Keywords
sam hurst,
four farmers project,
agriculture,
produce,
environment
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Frankenfish

If the FDA has its way, genetically modified fish may soon arrive at supermarkets—without labels to tell you what you’re buying.
Barry Estabrook
09.23.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Meatless Meals, Courtesy of Heather Mills

What will the impoverished New York neighborhood of Hunts Point do with $1 million worth of vegan food?
Kara Zuaro
09.22.08
Keywords
kara zuaro,
health + science,
vegan,
heather mills,
nutrition/diet
food politics

Four Farmers Project: Cutting Costs

A small number of farmers are betting on an upside-down business plan to pull in money.
Sam Hurst
09.18.08
Keywords
sam hurst,
four farmers project,
agriculture,
produce,
environment
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Child’s Play

The nation’s largest supplier of kosher meat and poultry is charged with putting 32 minors to work.
Barry Estabrook
09.17.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
industry,
meat
food politics

Sustainable Sushi: Coming Soon?

Fish populations are under increasing pressure, but the wake-up call has yet to reach U.S. sushi chefs.
Trevor Corson
09.16.08
Keywords
trevor corson,
sustainbility,
seafood,
environment,
japanese
food politics

Politics of the Plate: CCD Clues, Fumigated Nuts, and Fish Farms

A new suspect emerges as the cause of the devastating disease, and more.
Barry Estabrook
09.12.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
environment,
organics market
food politics

Four Farmers Project: Landing in Debt

One farmer is about to win a once-in-a-lifetime lottery. But even if he hits the jackpot, he’ll barely turn a profit.
Sam Hurst
09.12.08
Keywords
sam hurst,
four farmers project,
agriculture,
produce,
environment