Organic Foods
Increased Access to Local Produce Is Leading to Healthier Lives for SNAP Recipients
Advocates working to increase access to fruits and vegetables in America's food deserts report that the growing popularity of Double Up Food Bucks programs is helping curb the $160 billion spent on illnesses related to lack of healthy food.
On Climate Change, a Disconnect Between Attitudes and Behavior
A new study finds climate change skeptics are more likely to behave in eco-friendly ways than those who are highly concerned about the issue.
Organic Food Is Not Food Grown Without Pesticides
On the paradox of unanimity and how, if nothing else, it could be saving you money on your grocery bill.
The Downside of Farmers' Markets
A study of those in the Bronx finds higher prices and fewer varieties of produce than nearby stores.
Organic Food Fight, Part Two
Whole Foods shoppers, take heart: organic produce isn’t a total scam.
Evidence Lacking for Health Benefits of Organics
Sifting through hundreds of studies of organic foods, Stanford researchers find scant evidence they are superior to their conventionally grown counterparts.
Get Stressed, Stop Organics, Become A Better Person
Maybe you thought self-righteousness was the primary consequence of eating organic food. New research indicates it's actually selfishness.
'Fair Trade' Chocolate Perceived as Healthier
For many consumers, the label “fair trade” promotes the inaccurate assumption that a chocolate bar is lower in calories than its competitors.
Could Organic Farming Threaten Our Food Supply?
Pest ecologist Scott Merrill discusses the bizarre adaptions of insects who feast on our crops, and how some organic farming practices may make life easier for them.
More Food Banks Offering Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
A growing farm-to-table strategy by food banks delivers free fresh fruit and vegetables to the needy.
The Farm School: Growing Organic Farmers
At The Farm School, students learn the nuts, bolts and economics of organic farming, and the spiritual side isn't ignored, either. Garlic plantings may get blessed.
Fruity, Full-Bodied, With a Hint of Compost
Wines made from organic grapes are often high-quality, but a new study suggests the eco-friendly label is a turn-off.
Not All Can Stomach Raw Milk
While raw milk coming directly from the udder of the cow does have beneficial microbes, the chance of contamination once it leaves the bovine body is very high.