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Politics of the Plate: Perennial Waves of Grain

According to plant geneticist Wes Jackson, we could see a commercially viable variety of perennial wheat within a decade—and he has the flour from his experimental plantings to prove it....
05.26.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: The Price is Wrong

Call them elitist if you will, but panelists at a recent sustainable-food conference make a strong case for why food should cost more.
05.20.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Humane Beings

Thanks to new regulations and consumer demand, the market for humanely raised animal products is about to take off.
05.18.09
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Vegetarian Butchers?

Across the U.S., people who once shunned meat are helping push the livestock industry in a more sustainable direction.
04.02.09
food politics

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: Killing the Fish That Lays the Golden Eggs

A new harvesting procedure keeps fish alive during caviar extraction—and it may help bring sturgeon back from the brink of extinction.
02.13.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: So What’s the Catch?

A promising idea called “catch shares” may be the solution to dwindling fish stocks and cutthroat competition among fishermen.
02.05.09
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Politics of the Plate: Land of the Rising Seafood Awareness

In Japan, sustainable seafood is finally becoming more widely available. Most consumers, however, are still in the dark about it.
02.04.09
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Politics of the Plate: Swimming Upstream

Wild salmon from Alaska has been one of the most sustainable seafood choices out there—but that’s about to change.
02.04.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Yogurt without Guilt

A new initiative allows consumers to recycle yogurt containers—and is expected to keep one million pounds of trash out of landfills this year.
02.02.09