Our food system needs a level playing field, with strong protections for people and the environment - Dept. of Agriculture is making progress and setting up structures to continue the work! nrdc.org/bio/allison-jo…

+ 1 to our friends Battle Superbugs ☮️ who call out U.S. FDA for its lack of creativity (and commitment) to solving the antibiotic resistance crisis. More here on what actually needs to be done. Thanks to Civil Eats Lisa Elaine Held for the terrific reporting. civileats.com/2023/11/08/fda…

ICYMI: “Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to the health risks posed by pesticides in food – and food is the way most children will be exposed to pesticides” #GrowOrganic theguardian.com/environment/20…

Organic farming reduces exposure to glyphosate (and many other chemicals) #GrowOrganic countercurrents.org/2023/12/why-th…

We're celebrating a legal win for farmworkers and pollinators who won't face expanded exposure to antibiotics in the environment! We also need more support to help farmers transition to healthier practices - including in the next Farm Bill. #GrowOrganic nrdc.org/bio/allison-jo…

A new court decision has halted the EPA’s approval of streptomycin, a medically important antibiotic that is toxic when used as a pesticide. This decision will protect workers, public health, and the environment. nrdc.org/bio/allison-jo…

I spent part of the fall digging into the scandal of AltEn, a rogue ethanol factory in Nebraska that used most of the country's discarded (and pesticide-coated) seed corn as feedstock. The result: thefern.org/2023/12/buzzki…

Great news for people and the environment! #GrowOrganic

“Unprecedented concentration across U.S. markets has driven farmers and small businesses out of business. These new merger guidelines will help restore economic freedom and strengthen our democracy."👏 Read our statement on the updated merger guidelines.⬇️farmaction.us/2023/12/18/fin…

Trend lines are pointing in the wrong - and concerning - direction when it comes to antibiotic sales (and use) for U.S. livestock. Thanks to @EWG for keeping up the drumbeat: ewg.org/news-insights/…

Recently, the city of Columbus signed a pact aimed at developing and implementing sustainable food systems. This pact has a commitment to provide accessible and nutritious food to all, while combating food waste. nrdc.org/bio/anya-obrez…

The FFRC is gearing up to advocate for significant food and farming investments in the #climatebond bill tomorrow in Sacramento. Let's create a diverse, resilient food and farming system for CA! #CALeg #FoodandFarmClimateBond ResilientFoodSystem.org

"Finishing the Farm Bill this year with broad support for organic farming will be the perfect way for Stabenow to cap her legacy."

Join us on April 24th for a webinar focused on preventing food waste in honor of Stop Food Waste Day! Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Even without a yard, we can plant more flowers to feed bees,” writes author and honeybee specialist Elizabeth D. Hilborn. “Regardless of the size of a flower garden, choosing flowering plants free of harmful pesticides is crucial.” buff.ly/3Xj3cuX

A single neonic coated corn seed is so potent that it has the potential to kill more than 80,000 bees. Now more than ever strong efforts are needed to help slow the decline of pollinator populations. on.nrdc.org/4efcOge

Join Climate Action Now tonight for an Action Party to ensure that climate-friendly and other critical provisions of the Farm Bill are preserved: eventbrite.com/e/climate-acti…

Today at The The White House, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced multiple steps to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers and lower food prices for American families. usda.gov/media/press-re…