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  I think that Hashley's concerns are valid. Farmer- owned processing facilities are the preferred option. Small farmers provide variety in their product. Whole Foods will be dictacting what they produce in order to create total uniformity in their product. This contradicts the nature of variety in small scale farming. Also, the language about access to pasture is problematic. Sustainable poultry production is about pasture raised, not just "let them see the pasture once in a while." Health of the animal and nutritive value of the chicken is affected by such guidelines. There is indeed reason to be concerned about undue market influence Whole Foods would have on small producers. Regionally-operated processing co-ops might be a better model.On Will Whole Foods' new mobile slaughterhouses squeeze small farmers? posted 1 day, 8 hours ago 4 Responses

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  The costs in human health problems relating to uranium mining, low-level radioactive releases from nuclear reactors, and the handling of radioactive waste are high.On Two senators push to ramp up nuclear energy posted 3 days, 3 hours ago 2 Responses

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  The mainstream media is performing very poorly. Independent media sources, including Grist, are really the only sources worth reading/listening to/watching these days. People should contact mainstream media sources that they may be subscribed to and demand better. The editors and publishers need to hear from their customers.On Reflecting on the lameness of my profession posted 3 days, 4 hours ago 10 Responses

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  Please do contact Obama regarding this appointment. It is worth noting that he said that there would be "no lobbyists in the White House," and then he appointed Siddiqui, a former lobbyist. The contradiction between personal practice- eating organic at the White House- and public policy is repeating itself. I heard that one of the Bush's had organic meat brought into the White House kitchen. I've also learned of conventional animal product producers who don't eat their own products, and tell their friends to avoid it and opt for organic. I also encourage people to contact EPA re pesticide overuse in this country, not just on our croplands, but for cosmetic weed and insect control (ex. 2,4-d herbicide found in weed-n-feed products and used by lawn "care" companies.)On No to Obama's agrichemical industry man, yes to Bed-Stuy Farm posted 3 days, 4 hours ago 1 Response

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  More effort needs to be placed in our communities on organizing around our Congress members' social, economic and environmental policies. We also must replace existing Congress members with leaders who place environmental preservation on the top of their priority list.On Is Bill McKibben right to be angry with Obama? posted 4 days, 15 hours ago 35 Responses