Sustainable Farming

Meat and Protein: Myths, Misconceptions, and Unnecessary Risks

Meat and Protein: Myths, Misconceptions, and Unnecessary Risks

      You are eating too much protein. I can say this confidently because I know that the vast majority of us, US Americans in particular, are getting too much protein.  If you eat more than one small portion of meat a day, you’re getting too much protein.  If you see protein as a separate food group,...

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Making Every Bouquet Better

Making Every Bouquet Better

      When did the simple act of sending flowers become a huge moral conflict?       About the same time buying chocolate did       Personally, I think there are a heck of a lot of things you can easily send to people that are a lot better than flowers and have a better impact on...

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What’s On Your Plate?

      Last weekend, Punky and I watched an excellent documentary together that I want to recommend to everyone.       It’s called What’s On Your Plate? and it follows two 11 year olds on their journey to find out where the food they eat comes from.             The film starts when these city kids visit Ohio and discover...

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Food Day!

Food Day!

      Monday, October 24th is National Food Day!  And, whether they know it or not, it is effectively Ethical Eating Day.  Just take a look at the 6 Principles of Food Day: 1  Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods 2. Support sustainable farms & limit subsidies to big agribusiness 3. Expand access to...

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