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By Laura Klein
Sustainable agriculture is the fastest-growing sector of the food industry. On the other hand, less than 1% of American cropland is farmed organically.
In light of this conundrum, what keeps the organic farmer going?
I spoke with Richard Wiswall, author of The Organic Farmer’s ...
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On the steps of City Hall with a
particularly beautiful banner--many thanks to our friends in the
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2009 National Gay
and Lesbian Task Force The National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force expressed deep disappointment in the apparent passage of Question 1, which repeals a law granting same-sex couples the right to marry in Maine. Statement by Rea ...
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Marriage Equality Goes Down in Maine
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2009 Freedom to
Marry Despite a strong grassroots effort in Maine, an
attack campaign by anti-gay forces just barely overturned Maine’s law supporting the freedom to marry for gay couples. Results are still coming in for Washington state where voters are ...
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Narrow Defeat in Maine Won’t Stop Fight for the Freedom ...
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Richard Wiswall: GMOs Are A Dark Cloud For Organic Farmers
Chelsea Green —
... is solid – to ensure food is safe – GAP certification can be cost-prohibitive for small organic farmers, ranging from $5,000-$10,000. Plus, the strict standards of sanitization required by GAP are geared for big corporate agriculture – not organic farmers. With food safety issues on the rise, insurance companies are also heavily involved. “Insurers are pressuring retailers for GAP certifications, and retailers are pressuring farmers,” says Wiswall. […] Read the entire interview here . This entry was posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 am. You can follow any ...
Organic Farming and the Future of Food
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An organic farmer and author speaks out about the current state of her toil with soil: Sustainable agriculture is the fastest-growing sector of the food industry. On the other hand, less than 1% of American cropland is farmed organically. “The future of organic is very, very solid in spite of level sales,” says Wiswall (Richard Wiswall, author of The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook: A Complete Guide Managing Finances, Crops, and Staff – and Making a Profit). A farmer first and author ...
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