Tag: Featured Living
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How Did Your Congress Members Vote on Food Issues?
A new scorecard created by Food Policy Action (FPA) provides a simple way to find out how your representatives in the U.S. Congress measure up on sound food policy. FPA, a project of Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 2013 National Food Policy Scorecard, which ranks each member of the Senate and House by their votes on food…
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Stop Idling Your Car And Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Ever consider the environmental impact of letting your vehicle idle? The average American spends more than 16 minutes a day idling his or her vehicle, says Sustainable America. You can save significant dollars and reduce carbon dioxide emissions at the same time by cutting down on this habit. This infographic from Sustainable America explains the…
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FDA’s New Voluntary Antibiotics Policy Fails to Protect Human Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines regarding use of antibiotics in food animals that are not sick. Under the new rules, food animal producers no longer be able to use antibiotics to make animals grow faster. If producers need to give the drugs to a sick animal, they will have to get a…
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The Farmer Who Stopped Planting GMO Crops
by s.e. smith You might think this is the time of year when things are calm on the farm, but just the opposite is true. While the fields are quiet and the farming equipment is quietly tucked away in the barn, it’s time to select the crops for next year and determine what’s being planted…
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Plan Sustainable Holiday Meals With Interactive Map
Looking for nearby food producers and organic growers to supply food for your sustainable holiday feast? Check out this interactive map from Local Harvest that can help you locate family farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) groups, farmer’s markets and grocery co-ops, among other local or organic food sources. Simply type in your zip code and…