Topic: Organic Foods

Are crop yields the Achilles heel of organic farming?

Organic agriculture can't compete with conventional in terms of crop yields, according to a new study.

How thoughtful farming could curb climate change, feed the world

Policy makers may begin to address climate change by encouraging sustainable agriculture practices around the world, according to a new report.

5 urban garden programs that train inmates and help communities

Prison gardening programs teach inmates valuable skills, reduce recidivism, and provide those in need with fresh produce.

Food makeover: How to set up your 'real food' kitchen

Use the New Year as an opportunity for a new start in your kitchen.

The world can feed itself without ruining the planet, study says

Author Jon Foley says feeding a growing world presents a huge challenge. But employing many strategies simultaneously can meet the problem.

The James Beard Foundation recognizes leaders in sustainable food

Michelle Obama, Alice Waters among others receive an inaugural award that recognizes efforts to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world.

Mysterious orange goo washes up in Alaska village

Mysterious orange goo: Tests have been conducted on the substance on the surface of the water in Kivalina. City Administrator Janet Mitchell told The Associated Press that the substance has also shown up in some residents' rain buckets.

Putting the farmer first in Bali

Organic producer Big Tree Farms puts Indonesia's salt producers in direct contact with buyers in the United States, boosting the returns for the farmers.

Meatless Monday: Zucchini tomato goulash

This hearty goulash creates a lively side dish or vegetarian meal.

Casey Anthony murder trial focuses on 'trash' versus 'garbage'

Prosecutors and defense counsel in the Casey Anthony murder trial argue over how to describe a plastic bag of refuse found in the trunk of her car. Does it link to the body of Caylee Anthony?

Prince Charles touts sustainable farming. But the free market?

Prince Charles promoted organic farming in a speech to Americans, but he doesn't consider the positive role that a free market could play

Paul the Octopus has died. Who will predict the next World Cup outcome?

Paul the Octopus, the oracle who caught world attention for predicting Germany's World Cup outcome, has died.

Pay more for these meaningless words and phrases!

Consumers often pay more for products advertised as "all-natural," "hypoallergenic," or with other words and phrases that sound good but can mean whatever the seller wants.

'Glider' robots now prowling Gulf Oil Spill

Gulf oil spill: Researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: 'glider' robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

Great seed companies you may not know, part 1

Eight small-staffed but high-quality seed companies to consider for this growing season.

Organic coffee: Why Latin America's farmers are abandoning it

Latin America produces an estimated 75 percent of the world's organic coffee. But the economic benefits many small farmers were promised if they converted to organic haven't materialized.

Community Supported Agriculture is great for farms, environment, and locavores

CSAs, or Community Supported Agriculture farms, are a good deal for farmers and the environment, providing great locally grown food.

Michigan church tends a garden to feed the hungry

An Episcopal church harvested more than 1,700 pounds of vegetables for a local food bank to give to the community's hungry.

Going beyond organic: analog forestry

By blending crops into natural environments, analog forestry produces products that go beyond the 'organic' label.

Urban agriculture – a hobby grows into a cause

Interest in growing local food isn't new but it's taking on a new dimension this time.

Organic’s crunch: Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth

Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth.

Israel: Markets without borders

China hosts world's oldest pottery; no faux fu cauldron here