Eco-farming could double food output of poor countries
UN study on “agroecology” says, “Sound ecological farming can significantly boost production and in the long term be more effective than conventional farming”MORE
While Warning About Fat, U.S. Pushes Cheese Sales
USDA works toward conflicting goal – increasing conventional cheese production while fighting (sort of) obesity. They can’t answer to both masters.MORE
Grazing To A Better Cheese
Would you eat butter cream frosting twice in one mean in the name of science?MORE
Pasture Dairying Makes For Clean Water
September’s flooding is a good reminder of the benefits of pasture-based dairying. Converting conventional fields to pasture can cut erosion and runoff 50 – 80% in the first year, and greatly reduce risk of flooding in the long-term.MORE
What is organic and why should I care?
Confused about what “organic really means? A new publication from the University of Minnesota explains USDA organic rules to make shopping easier.MORE
Longterm Cropping Trials Demonstrate Positive Effects of Organic Production
Data presented by University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Dr.MORE
Minnesota Raw Milk Cheese Law
Minnesota law is clear – raw milk cheese is safe and legal if aged 60 days or more.MORE
From Pasture(Land) To Plate - MOSA Cultivator newsletter feature on PastureLand
PastureLand is featured in the Cultivator, the April/May 2010 newsletter from Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)MORE
New grazing rules - still not 100% grass-fed
Pending one last comment period, USDA has issued new rules for dairy cattle that require significantly more time on pasture – but still short of 100%.
See these links for New York Times coverage for coverage, and the NOPDA Pasture Rule page.MORE
