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The Truth About the Animal ID Plan

By Jack Kittredge

The federal National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is promoted as pro-health, but actually threatens healthy farming practices.

Growing Trust

By Barbara Kingsolver

Why buying food from farmers we know and trust is best for our communities, our health and our planet. Excerpted from Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life.

How Farm Policy Affects Us All

By Tom Philpott

Our flawed federal agricultural policies are long overdue for a major overhaul.

Better Beef

By Nancy Smith

Grass-fed meat offers richer flavor and more nutrition.

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