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Organic Food
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Children, Gardens, and Lead 
 "Lead particles may be found in and around gardens from two sources: from the air and from the soil. The following safety measures can be used as guidelines for those concerned." Topics include vinegar and soap solutions for washing vegetables, types and parts of vegetables that absorb more lead, and adding organic matter to the garden. Related resources are specific to New York. From the Cornell University Department of Horticulture. http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/misc/cgandlead.html Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Mar 9, 2005 Food Policy Institute
Website for this research institute whose mission is "to bring the depth of academia's knowledge to bear on pressing issues and challenges facing the food system by providing timely and relevant research that is responsive to the needs of government, industry and the consumer." Includes selected publications, news, and other material on topics such as food import systems and food recalls. An academic research unit of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. http://www.foodpolicyinstitute.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 9, 2008 Green Giants
Series of articles from 2006 about the organic food industry and organic farms. Some of the topics covered include the "mainstream" organic movement, whether organic foods are healthier, how to save money when buying organic, and organic wine. Includes profiles of farms in California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. From the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/30/MNGJGII7B21.DTL Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 23, 2006 International Vegetarian Union (IVU)
A global directory of vegetarian societies, recipes, and articles on the history, science, and philosophical and religious aspects of vegetarianism. Covers animals and the environment, health and nutrition, sports and physical activity, and more. Features a FAQ, IVU news and events, and information about world vegetarian congresses since 1908. Searchable and browsable. Available in several languages. Note: The site a number of dead links, but it still contains useful information. http://www.ivu.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jan 31, 2005 Journalism Professor Michael Pollan's New Book on the U.S. Food Chain Provides Few Soundbites -- But Much to Chew On
This April 2006 press release describes Michael Pollan's book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," in which "he takes readers to the feedlot, to the farm, and into the woods in search of the origins of our dinner." His book notes "that the bulk of the American diet comes from one plant: corn." Includes links to book excerpts, an interview with the author, and related material. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/04/11_pollan.shtml Topics: Crops, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 9, 2006 National Organic Program
Official information about the organic standards program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Explains the "USDA Organic" labels found on food and beverage packaging, marketing phrases (such as "organic," which "must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt)"), news and updates, and material for producers and retailers. From the USDA. http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/ Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 26, 2008 The Organic Center
This advocacy site for organic farming features articles and reports on subjects such as pesticides in foods, nutritional quality, antioxidants, and food safety. Also find links to related sites. From an organization whose mission is "to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society." http://www.organic-center.org Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 3, 2006 Too Hard to Crack: Eggs With Drug Residues
Report on the risks of residue of the antibiotic lasalocid in eggs. Discusses the health implications, current regulations, and recommendations for consumer safety. From the Soils Association, a British organic food and farming organization. http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/a71fa2b6e2b6d3e980256a6c004542b4/fa9d31650dce364380256e76002cb538!OpenDocument&Highlight=2,eggs Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Washington State Pest Management Resource Service (WSPRS)
WSPRS "serves as a hub for research-based information about pest management practices, including both chemical and alternative control methodologies." The website features crop profiles and pest management strategic plans, resources for homeowners, and links to information about diseases and insect pests, weed control, pesticides, and organic food. Provides access to the group's monthly Agrichemical and Environmental News, the Pesticide Notification Network (registration and label changes), and pesticide label database. http://wsprs.wsu.edu/ Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants Last updated Jul 25, 2005 |
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