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The Simple Food: Can Obama Change the Way We Eat?
Everyone wants food reform. Parents want better school lunches. Consumer groups call to improve food-safety regulations.
Should Obama Make Dept. of Agriculture the Dept. of Food?
In this week's New York Times, columnist Nicholas D. Kristof argued that changing the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Food would be appropriate since only two percent of Americans farm, while all of them eat. But more importantly a name change would send a powerful message of reform.
Agency Asleep at Tractor Wheel? Rich Collect Farm Subsidies
Between 2003 and 2006 thousands of ineligible multi-millionaires cultivated farm subsidies from the US Agriculture Department. A congressional report shows that a financial firm executive, a professional sports team owner, a former executive of a technology company, and residents of Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom received thousands of dollars of taxpayer money via farm subsidies.
Officials at the Agriculture Department say they're innocent, since the congressional investigators could access IRS records off limits to them.
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Lessons From the White House Chef
Part of Michelle Obama's master plan to reform eating habits in this country includes the directive of a young chef named Sam Kass. Kass has been the Obamas' personal chef for several years now, and when the Obamas packed up and moved to the White House, he did too.
Kass, 29, plays more than cook at his current post: he is the first White House chef to have an actual desk in the East Wing and works alongside the rest of Ms.
USDA Orders Audit of National Organic Program
In the wake of the economic downturn, not only has the organics industry lost a significant share of customers, but it's been plagued by scandal as well. The natural foods industry was also the subject of debate when a recent UK study found that organic food is no healthier than conventional. Now, the US Department of Agriculture, hoping to address the ongoing organics problems, has ordered an audit of its National Organic Program (NOP), the organization that sets standards for organic products in America.
Federal Government Outlines Tighter Food Safety Guidelines
Enough is enough, the White House has declared: Yesterday, a food safety working group established by Barack Obama announced new standards in the production of foods such as eggs, poultry, beef, leafy greens, melons, and tomatoes.
In the last year, members of virtually every food group — from spinach, jalapeños, milk, and peanut butter to cookie dough, beef, and now dry milk — have been recalled due to possible salmonella or E. coli contamination.
What You Need to Know About the H3N8 Dog Flu
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that it had approved the first vaccine for the H3N8 flu (not to be confused with the H1N1 flu). What should you know about this dangerous doggie disease? Test yourself and see!
Ecotot: Steer Clear of the Dirty Dozen Produce Items
We read food labels, the packaging of the products and try to support businesses that practice fair trade policies in an effort to help communities around the world. But, being eco-conscious and healthy often pulls on our purse strings. With the current state of the economy, many families have given up organic foods to cut costs at the checkout counter.
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Food Section Sampler — Apr. 22, 2009
- Planting your own garden isn't just good for the environment — it's also easy on your wallet. — Wall Street Journal
- Six budget-friendly meat cuts for thrifty home cooks. — Chicago Tribune
- Make the right choices when it comes to the complex issue of sustainable eating.
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