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Organic Link Love – June 2nd
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
Interesting business analysis and overview of Whole Foods – Investor’s Business Daily
The demand for organic food in Mysore, India continues to take off – The Times of India
Awareness of the IMPORTANT California ballot initiative to label GMOs is growing – East County Magazine
Wild fires rage at the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board meeting in New Mexico – Cornucopia Institute
Student in Canada designs first-ever food production eco-system at her high school – Canada.com
University of Tennessee’s organic farming program is ranked in the top 6 in the U.S. – The Republic
Minnesota hay farmer finds new hobby: organic plants and produce – Quad Community Press
