There are hundreds of swine slaughter plants in the United States. Approximately 40 are larger plants that supply approximately 90 percent of the nation's pork, including the slaughter plants of the three meat packing giants, Tyson Foods (revenue of $40.052 billion in 2018), … [Read more...] about Center for Science in the Public Interest Starts Campaign Against Weakening Pig Safety Inspections on the Slaughter Line
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A Small Step Forward: Cover Cropping In The Backyard Garden; A Leap Backward: Deforestation of Brazil’s Cerrado Region
A couple of weeks ago, in mid July, I harvested this season's crop of garlic planted in the backyard garden in a raised bed. With a few more weeks in the 2019 growing season, what to replant in the now empty bed? It was an easy decision to replant with a cover crop. David R. … [Read more...] about A Small Step Forward: Cover Cropping In The Backyard Garden; A Leap Backward: Deforestation of Brazil’s Cerrado Region
Know Where Your Wine Comes From & How It Was Produced
Wines produced from grapes grown without herbicides and insecticides, fermented only with natural yeast, and produced with no additives truly capture their vintage and terroir. Natural or organic wines are increasingly sought after by consumers who want to know where their wine … [Read more...] about Know Where Your Wine Comes From & How It Was Produced
Farm Aid 2019 Concert In Wisconsin Dairy Country Near Milwaukee This September 21st
Farm Aid 2019 with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews (plus at least nine other acts) will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre, a 37,000-capacity amphitheater with a characteristic wooden roof, covering the 7,500-seat … [Read more...] about Farm Aid 2019 Concert In Wisconsin Dairy Country Near Milwaukee This September 21st
8th Annual Locavore Index: Vermont Still # 1, But California Jumps To 2nd Place
We have long noted the impressive standing of Vermont as a green state with its strong commitment to protecting the environment demonstrated by the extraordinary number of community supported agriculture farms committed to organic and conservation agriculture while also building … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Locavore Index: Vermont Still # 1, But California Jumps To 2nd Place
