“The hysterical crusade against fat has become a veritable witch hunt. With New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg‘s ban on supersize sodas (now temporarily thwarted) and the first lady’s campaign to push leaves and twigs (i.e., salad) on reluctant school children—all … Continue reading
This TED talk from biologist/environmental/”holistic manager” Allan Savory addresses the growing problem of desertification of grassland ecosystems by suggesting a radical solution– using “livestock mimicking nature.” He’s talking about putting tightly packed, roaming, grazing herds on land in order … Continue reading
What do we mean when we talk about conservation? Are we speaking about values? resources? biodiversity? cultural norms? Often, I find that the language about food (and specifically, farming) turns into language about America, its past and its future. We … Continue reading