Food fight

Article Abstract:

Protests regarding the organic products standards of the US is on the rise. The protests focus on the government's neglect of the recommendations of the Organic Standards Board such as the banning of genetically engineered crops, use of fertilizer made from municipal waste and irradiation to kill bacteria.

Standards, Interpretation and construction, Column, Agricultural policy, Organic farming

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Attack of the bionic tomatoes: bioengineered food is on its way to your grocery shelves

Article Abstract:

A bioengineered tomato called the Flvr Savr will be tested in the market in the middle of 1993. This tomato is said to taste better because it is picked from the plant at the right time unlike ordinary tomatoes which are being picked unripe to allow shipment time and prevent spoilage.

Research, Product information, Tomato breeding, Bioengineering

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Those little town blues

Article Abstract:

The rural communities which dot the US landscape are being threatened by sudden infusions of prosperity. What usually happens is that discontented urban people move to the small towns and remake these communities into the very same detestable environment they had left.

Analysis, Environmental aspects, Rural conditions, Rural development

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