MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Food Industry Responds to Consumer Demand for Fewer Artificial Ingredients
Consumer demand for fewer artificial ingredients is changing the way the industry works.
10 Certification Agencies Creating a More Sustainable Food System
Labeling language is confusing and it’s hard to recognize logos on packaging. Check out this article to learn how to make more informed consumer decisions.
Money Talks, Muffling Dissenters
Public scientists legitimizing industry perspectives, intimidating dissenters.
Dirty Money, Dirty Science
The recent New York Times expose of Big Ag money corrupting research is just the tip of the iceberg.
Don’t Farm Naked
Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.
The GM Labeling Law to End All Labeling Laws
Timothy Wise of Tufts University gives an update on the GMO debate.
250 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds For Every Food Activist
Here are 250 Twitter accounts for every food activist to follow.
California Farmers Use Carbon Sequestration to Reverse Climate Change
Farmers in California are using carbon sequestration to improve soil health, diversify plant life, and reverse climate change.
Dr. Vandana Shiva Forms Coalition in Opposition to ‘Allow Golden Rice’ Campaign
In the midst of a pro-GMO campaign tour of Southeast Asia, Dr. Vandana Shiva has formed a coalition of advocates for biodiversity to reject Golden Rice.
GMOs Will Not Feed the World
Growing genetically engineered crops to feed the world has turned into an empty promise according to recent evidence.
World Health Organization: GM-Crop Herbicide a Probable Carcinogen
The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that glyphosate, the herbicide in Monsanto’s Roundup weed-killer, is probably carcinogenic to humans.
Beware of the Corporate GMO Spin Doctors
Companies like Monsanto hope that casting doubt on the GMO labeling debate will cause us to get caught up in the proverbial weeds of the issue.
Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing
Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.
The War on Genetically-Modified-Food Critics: Et tu, National Geographic?
The consensus on the safety of GM food is perfectly clear: there is no consensus.
Neonicotinoid Controversy Continues One Year Into EU Ban
One year into EU wide ban on neonicotinoids, controversy is still widespread on how to protect bee populations.
23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System
These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.
America Celebrities, Businesses, and Organizations Warn Brits of Potential Risks of GMOs
57 million Americans, from celebrities to business heads, joined forces to sign an open letter warning the British public of the potential dangers of GMOs.
Election 2014: GMO Labeling Initiatives Defeated, but Momentum Continues
Voters rejected GMO labeling ballot initiatives in Oregon and Colorado – only the latest in ongoing efforts to pass GMO labeling measures at the state level.
10 Ways to Grow a Better Food System
When you’ve already gone beyond the easy things, here are ten more things you can do to support a sustainable food system.
