The demand to label GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) is picking up steam in the United States, both on the state and national front. Genetically Modified Organisms are experimental plants and animals that have been genetically engineered in a laboratory with DNA from other plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses. GMOs exist for two main reasons: 1. Seed producers … [Read more...] about Making Informed Food Decisions: The GMO Labeling Movement
Using Mushrooms to Teach Kids About Food Ownership
Food is the fuel of human beings. To stay strong and healthy we eat healthy things. Sounds like a pretty simple concepts right? But sometimes the simplest of concepts are the hardest. I know it sounds crazy but one of the biggest relationships we’ll ever have in our life is with food (another one is money). A kid’s relationship to food will last their lifetime and will … [Read more...] about Using Mushrooms to Teach Kids About Food Ownership
Chipotle Gives Food for Thought With “Back to the Start”
One of the biggest successes of the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday was Chipotle's short film "Back to the Start" - which aired as a commercial during the award show. Encouraging us to "Cultivate a better world," the spot spotlights issues with factory farming and emphasizes the importance of a sustainable food system. The stop-motion animated film depicts a farmer whose … [Read more...] about Chipotle Gives Food for Thought With “Back to the Start”