There are a few theories proclaiming how man became a life form. They range from a superior race of space alien beings who tinkered with DNA, to a gradual process of chemical evolution from single cells to the vast complexity of our current taste bud system. Count me as a believer. We were handcrafted from the soil, so what grows in the soil is what […]

In what was truly a miraculous ruling, the United States Supreme Court came to the unanimous conclusion that human genes cannot be patented. Among the many thousands of patents ruled invalid, Myriad Genetics’  patent on BRCA breast cancer genes was finally brought to an end. The company wanted royalties from anyone who researched or even […]

Would you rather pluck and peel some juicy organic corn out of your backyard garden or grab a few ears of Cry1Ab, VIP3A, MON 810 and  Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete® from your grocer’s produce aisle? Corn may look identical on the outside, but, there are worlds of differences in genetics invisible to the naked eye. Perhaps it’s time we remind ourselves of […]

A very important, and often forgotten skill, is the ability to discover – and potentially survive from – the many edible foods found in forested and urban areas. Imagine the millions of self reliant folks who have gone before us, living off the land when there were no stores, not enough seeds to plant, or safety concerns required […]

Thanks to Vermont’s intrepid group of anti-GMO educators and legislators, GMO labeling is a fact and will begin later this summer. Millions of awake Americans played a huge role by calling their senators to stop them from dismantling “The Dark Act.” Millions more who know nothing about the dangers of this technology purchased breakfast cereal loaded with GMOs for years. Some […]

The European Parliament recently voted to re-authorize glyphosate’s use for seven years, despite declarations made in 2015 from the International Agency for Cancer Research (IACR) which had decreed the herbicide was “probably carcinogenic to humans.” This re-authorization was made without regard to an international group of physicians who believe glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, should be banned. […]

Hemp has been banned in the USA for over 75 years but thanks to the efforts of cannabis reform activists, it is making a huge comeback. Despite being banned, a hemp industry does exist in the US, through the importing of hemp from other countries but also through hemp cultivation. In the UK, hemp cultivation […]

Many savvy and health conscious shoppers analyze food labels to know exactly what’s concocted in that jar, can or box. Conversely, millions of Americans, brainwashed by trendy advertising and/or scientific propaganda, remain clueless about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other ubiquitous genetically engineered ingredients like MSG, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, et.al. Food manufacturers spend lots of money concocting chemical additives to addict you. Some of these […]

“Food is a weapon.” Earl Butz, Richard Nixon’s Secretary of Agriculture, made that statement. The year was 1971, riding the waves of the first “green revolution” exported from the U.S. replete with hybrid seeds, fertilizers,  pesticides and farming equipment like tractors and combines. Mr. Butz had determined that food was an important weapon in the fight communism. His words did not reflect a new […]

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to believe that by regulating the electronic cigarette industry, they are concerned about your health. Let’s have a collective belly laugh, shall we? Back in 2010, according to a report from KXAN, “a federal appeals court threw out the agency’s plan to treat e-cigarettes as drug delivery devices, […]

Venezuelans are facing tumultuous times. Inflation rates are running at 700%. Standing in line for hours and hours, and risking one’s life, to buy what ever staple of food that might be available is the norm. The lack of minerals, vitamins and robust nutrition in food shortages could mean starvation for the weakest in society. These dire circumstances didn’t happen overnight, […]

“Do you know what you’re doing? This food could feed so many people!”  I could taste my disgust as I spoke to an employee of a well known grocery chain a couple months back. He was dutifully marching to the outside trash bin with an overloaded cart of what he called waste. I saw watermelons, tomatoes, pineapples, mushrooms, avocados, bananas, oranges, […]

My illustration on the left is really much too tame. I don’t mean to imply that you’ll just have to live with stupid government stunts, as if the screw they’re turning into our collective chests might be only a painful inconvenience. The reality of what’s truly  happening inside the United States is far, far more […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, like a number of other federal agencies whose duty it is to ensure your health, safety and well-being when it comes to food, drugs and the environment, has proven time and again that it is more beholden to political special interests than the general public it was established to serve. […]

When it comes to GMOs, many families commit to not spending a penny on any product containing the tyrannical technology. They are also knowledgeable of so called natural ingredients made of GMO corn, soy and sugar. The increase of public knowledge and consumer demand for alternatives are forcing systemic change in the food supply. Institutional investors are also making their dollars talk. […]