Here’s some organic food reading pleasure for your July 4th week. Have a great holiday!

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40% of U.S. consumers believe that genetically-modified food is dangerous – Arizona Daily Star

CCOF, an organic certification agency, and organic farmers in California launch “Why Buy Certified Organic?” campaign – Virtual Strategy Magazine

Organic restaurant Real Food Daily wins Nature’s Plate People’s Choice Award for Los Angeles – The Nature Conservancy

Candidate for state senate in Wisconsin understands the importance of organic – LaCrosse Tribune

Maine residents fight for “food sovereignty” – Grist

FixFood launches campaign to get antibiotics out of the meat supply in the U.S. – FixFood

Acclaimed chef Dan Barber and his culinary crusade – Wall Street Journal

Colorado-based organic grocer Natural Grocers files for IPO – International Business Times

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It’s a gorgeous day here in New York City and before I head out, I wanted to give you all some organic food reading pleasure. Enjoy!

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The amendment to require the labeling of genetically-engineered food fails in the U.S. senate, see how your senators voted – United States Senate

In partnership with Matthew Kenney, raw organic restaurant opens outside of Chicago – Chicago Tribune

Profile of organic food company Annie’s and its CEO John Foraker – The News Tribune

Mother Jones has become a staunch defender of genetically-modified crops – Mother Jones

Etihad Airways gets real serious about organic, buys its own hens and honey bees – Trade Arabia

The market for organic food in Bangkok, Thailand is small but really growing – Bangkok Post

Purity Organic announces first shipment of organic avocados from Peru – Fresh Plaza

Sri Lanka sees big opportunity to export organic food – Daily News
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Here’s some organic food reading pleasure for you. Enjoy!

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Consumers shop indoors for their organic produce at this farmers market in Las Vegas – Las Vegas Review-Journal ‪

Can Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution solve our obesity epidemic? – Los Angeles Times

Will the Farm Bill level the playing field for organic producers? – Lake Stevens Journal

Organic food delivery service Boston Organics celebrates 10-year anniversary – Charlestown Patch

The Field Museum in Chicago teams up to start an outdoor exhibit featuring organic gardening – Chicago Sun-Times

Organic food is way more than a “lifestyle choice” – Financial Times

Young organic farmers are the future of the American food industry – PolicyMic
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I got back from my yoga class this afternoon and read the bad news: a division of the USDA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has to decided to recommend that the agency deregulate genetically-engineered sugar beets.

In plain English, what does this mean?

The report paves the way for the USDA to approve another senseless genetically-engineered crop, which will end up contaminating nearby organic plants. The Obama administration continues its complete betrayal of the organic industry.

On the bright side of things, it’s a gorgeous day in New York City and my yoga classed rocked. Here’s some organic food reading pleasure for you as the summer finally begins. Enjoy!

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USDA announces final environmental impact statement and plant pest risk assessment for genetically-engineered sugar beets – USDA Press Office

Organic farming is nothing new to the farmers in Fiji – Pacific News Center ‪

Gary Hirshberg, Chairman and Co-Founder of Stonyfield, is elected to the Social Venture Network Hall of Fame – Care 2

The Swiss are the biggest consumers of organic food in Europe – Swiss Info

Fed up with the quality of their food, students at Rutgers University grow their own organic produce – East Brunswick Patch

Organic superfood vendor Sunfood announces Non-GMO Project verification – MarketWatch
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I had a fantastic time at my 20th college reunion on Friday night in Providence, and I loved seeing so many people who are either into organic food or curious about it.

Here is some organic food reading pleasure for your Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy!

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The Cornucopia Institute releases The Organic Watergate, a scandalous report on the organic industry – The Cornucopia Institute

A battle is brewing over the labeling of genetically-modified food – The New York Times

Seattle creates urban food forest and will grow organic food on public land – The Epoch Times

Recall of organic spinach products due to salmonella scare – Progressive Grocer

Lebanon’s first eco-restaurant serves only organic food – Al Arabaya News ‬

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. aims to be Michigan’s first organic brewery – M Live
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It’s gorgeous weather up here in the Northeast. I am in Boston today and had a fantastic organic breakfast at The Prana Cafe this morning.

In the meantime, here is plenty of organic food reading pleasure for you. Enjoy!

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The United Nations declares that Africa is much better off with organic farming than GMOs and chemicals – Pravda

Connecticut politicians fear lawsuit from Monsanto, decide against GMO-labeling legislation – TreeHugger

(This is the exact reason why everyone must support the ballot initiative in California — because citizens will vote, not weak and intimidated politicians. Please read my post on it and spread the word.)

Los Angeles organic eatery Real Food Daily is expanding to Pasadena – Eater LA

Farm camps teach kids where their food comes from – NYT
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Some organic food reading pleasure for your Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enjoy!

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Mile High Organics is nation’s first USDA-certified organic online grocer – Market Watch

Kashi’s cereal “natural” claims stir serious anger – USA Today

Chinese state government starting to crack down on organic food fraud – China Daily

Stonyfield Co-Founder Gary Hirshberg brings healthy and organic dining option to New York City – Restaurant News

Expert says organic food production will feed the world – ABC News

Legendary organic restaurant Cafe Gratitude opens in Kansas City – The Pitch
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