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Politics of the Plate: Toxic Strawberries?

California’s governor will soon decide whether to approve a new—and possibly very dangerous—pesticide for use on this beloved summer fruit.
Barry Estabrook
07.16.09
Keywords
politics of the plate,
organics market,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
barry estabrook
food + cooking

Extreme Frugality: The Way of the Carters

Fighting the good fight and holding back the slugs.
W. Hodding Carter
07.16.09
Keywords
extreme frugality,
tomatoes,
gardening,
farming,
w. hodding carter
food + cooking

Gardening 101: Before and After the Blight

Widespread in the Northeast, late blight is a tomato and potato disease you need to know about, and fast.
Nanette Maxim
07.13.09
Keywords
gardening 101,
farm-to-table,
produce,
tomatoes,
nanette maxim
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Organic Warfare

An advocacy group criticizes the USDA’s “dysfunctional” management of the nation’s organic program.
Barry Estabrook
07.07.09
Keywords
politics of the plate,
organics market,
sustainability,
barry estabrook
food + cooking

Gardening 101: Tomato Support Group

It ain’t heavy; it’s my tomato plant. And it needs help now, in the form of a cage, a stake, or even a bamboo teepee.
Nanette Maxim
07.06.09
Keywords
gardening 101,
farm-to-table,
produce,
tomatoes,
nanette maxim
food politics

Seeds Of Change

With the world’s hungry topping one billion, a first lady—and it’s not Michelle—announces a fresh approach to food policy.
Jocelyn C. Zuckerman
07.01.09
Keywords
food policy,
hillary clinton,
legislation,
farming,
jocelyn c. zuckerman
food + cooking

Gardening 101: Peas Treaty

There is never a sweeter meal than the first from the early summer garden.
Nanette Maxim
06.29.09
Keywords
gardening 101,
farm-to-table,
produce,
nanette maxim
food politics

Politics of the Plate: When Organic Is Not Organic

USDA certified organic fish doesn’t exist—but you wouldn’t necessarily know it to read the labels at a seafood counter.
Barry Estabrook
06.26.09
Keywords
politics of the plate,
organics market,
seafood,
sustainability,
barry estabrook
food + cooking

Gardening 101: Giving Bugs the Brush-Off

The best defense against the creepy, crawly, jumping team of vegetable destroyers plants begins with your own two hands.
Nanette Maxim
06.22.09
Keywords
gardening 101,
farm-to-table,
produce,
nanette maxim
food politics

Politics of the Plate: The Seeds of an Heirloom Revolution?

A group of chefs and farmers works to bring 16 unusual vegetables to the table.
Barry Estabrook
06.22.09
Keywords
politics of the plate,
farming,
slow food,
farm-to-table,
barry estabrook