Genetically Modified Foods

John Phipps must spend a lot of time surfing the Internet….for gosh sake I thought he had enough to do!
An interesting article on his blog advocating for new thinking on genetically modified foods.
http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2008/08/green_revolution_20_1.php

The Amish

I’ve always respected many of the ethical and environmental practices of the Amish (and find it strange that their nutritional practices don’t seem to follow their other environmental ethic).
A recent Chicago Tribune article finds they are expanding:
The Amish are expanding their presence in states far beyond Pennsylvania Dutch country as they search for affordable farmland [...]

2008 Farm Bill…Opportunity Knocks

The 2008 Farm Bill provides for establishing science-based technical guidelines to measure environmental service benefits including carbon, water quality, and habitat credit trading. The Bill proposes creating a registry to collect, record, and maintain benefits.
Because of previous and ongoing research projects within USDA…Rapid Watershed Assessment, Conservation Effects Assessment Program, etc….there exists valuable science to lend [...]