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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
- Keywords
- marian burros,
- food policy,
- alice waters,
- barack obama,
- farm-to-table
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Beeting the System
Sugar from GM beets could soon be finding its way into our foods—but 73 grocers and food manufacturers have pledged to avoid it.
02.24.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- nutrition/diet,
- farming
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Politics of the Plate: The Price of Tomatoes
If you have eaten a tomato this winter, chances are very good that it was picked by a person who lives in virtual slavery.
March 2009
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- barry estabrook,
- farming
food politics
The USDA’s People’s Garden Program
The creation of a garden gives clues about how our new Secretary of Agriculture—a man well-versed in commodity agriculture—is approaching food policy.
02.20.09
- Keywords
- food policy,
- barack obama,
- tom vilsack,
- sam hurst
food politics
Into the Mouths of Babes
Sure, the U.S. provides half of all global food aid. But while that food may be fine for adults, it does nearly nothing to alleviate childhood malnutrition.
02.18.09
- Keywords
- jocelyn c. zuckerman,
- food policy,
- nutrition/diet,
- kids
food politics
FDR’s Anti-Epicurean White House
Why Eleanor Roosevelt—one of the most memorable first ladies in American history and an unshakably gracious person—refused to offer dinner guests a decent meal.
02.05.09
food politics
Agriculture + Food in Obama’s Stimulus Plan
A look at how farm and food programs will—and won’t—benefit from the President’s $825 billion plan.
02.02.09
- Keywords
- agriculture,
- food policy,
- barack obama,
- sam hurst
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Obfuscation is Only Natural
The USDA finally defines “natural” foods, but with a huge oversight.
01.26.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- meat
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Not So COOL After All
The USDA has finally expanded its country-of-origin labeling rules on meat, but significant loopholes leave a large portion of foods exempt.
01.23.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- meat
food politics
The White House Chef Wars
A recent flap about the first family’s chef demonstrates why that position needs to be redefined.
01.15.09
- Keywords
- christy harrison,
- food policy,
- chefs,
- barack obama,
- alice waters
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