Articles related to "Agribusiness"
Agribusiness in "Interesting Times"
Articles online concerning the effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on agribusiness.
ranching • agriculture • farming • agribusiness • current events
Articles online concerning the effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on agribusiness.
ranching • agriculture • farming • agribusiness • current events
Corn Feeds the Profits of Agribusiness
Corporate agriculture has increased crop yields and dramatically lowered the price of food. It has radically changed the way we feed ourselves.
high fructose corn syrup • agribusiness • corporate food business • agricultural subsidies • corn
Corporate agriculture has increased crop yields and dramatically lowered the price of food. It has radically changed the way we feed ourselves.
high fructose corn syrup • agribusiness • corporate food business • agricultural subsidies • corn
Farmers' Market or Walmart?
Our new Farmers’ Market opened last week. Amidst bricklayers, commuters, mesclun greens, I spoke with the Federation Exec. Dir. about the value of public markets.
farmers • public market • walmart • organic vegetables • agribusiness
Our new Farmers’ Market opened last week. Amidst bricklayers, commuters, mesclun greens, I spoke with the Federation Exec. Dir. about the value of public markets.
farmers • public market • walmart • organic vegetables • agribusiness
Change is Good
Changes at the Suite101.com: Ranching pages and a link to the Texas Department of Agriculture's "Hay Hotline" page.
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • cattle • feed
Changes at the Suite101.com: Ranching pages and a link to the Texas Department of Agriculture's "Hay Hotline" page.
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • cattle • feed
Don't Get Tangled In the Web
A discussion of Internet help sites for beginners
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • internet • computers
A discussion of Internet help sites for beginners
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • internet • computers
Goats aplenty on the Web
A review of goat-related Web sites.
agriculture • farming • goats • goat • goat farm
A review of goat-related Web sites.
agriculture • farming • goats • goat • goat farm
Hot, hot, hot!
Information gleaned from the Web about droughts and wildland fires.
agriculture • agribusiness • fire • drought • farming
Information gleaned from the Web about droughts and wildland fires.
agriculture • agribusiness • fire • drought • farming
Not for the Lactose Intolerant
More online resources for dairy farmers in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.
dairy • milk • farming • cattle • ranching
More online resources for dairy farmers in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.
dairy • milk • farming • cattle • ranching
Not Horsin' Around
A look at some horse-related sites on the World Wide Web.
ranching • agribusiness • horses
A look at some horse-related sites on the World Wide Web.
ranching • agribusiness • horses
The Best of the Best (so far)
A list of the best Web sites in each link category on this page.
ranching • web sites • online • awards • agriculture
A list of the best Web sites in each link category on this page.
ranching • web sites • online • awards • agriculture
Water, water everywhere??
A list of Internet articles about agribusiness and the environment
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • ecology • environment
A list of Internet articles about agribusiness and the environment
ranching • agriculture • agribusiness • ecology • environment
How We Got to Where We Are
A review of Christopher D. Cook's book, "Diet for a Dead Planet."
christopher d. cook • diet for a dead planet • agriculture • food industry • agribusiness
A review of Christopher D. Cook's book, "Diet for a Dead Planet."
christopher d. cook • diet for a dead planet • agriculture • food industry • agribusiness
City Living, Rural Life
Many cities have separated themselves so much from the country that they no longer appreciate the importance of farming. I have met people who if asked where milk comes from reply “the grocery store”. City folk are so used to the modern conveniences they cannot fathom that somewhere, somebody had to raise a cow, milk her and then ship away that milk for further processing.
city life dependent on farms • rural life • farm life • disappearance of farms • agribusiness
Many cities have separated themselves so much from the country that they no longer appreciate the importance of farming. I have met people who if asked where milk comes from reply “the grocery store”. City folk are so used to the modern conveniences they cannot fathom that somewhere, somebody had to raise a cow, milk her and then ship away that milk for further processing.
city life dependent on farms • rural life • farm life • disappearance of farms • agribusiness
Organic Cut Flowers: A Growing Niche?
The business plan continued.
niche market • business plan • organic • organic cut flowers • venture
The business plan continued.
niche market • business plan • organic • organic cut flowers • venture
What the Slow Food Movement is Really About
Slow Food International is a movement that arose to combat our growing propensity for fast food eaten mindlessly. It's also about slowing down in general.
slow food • slow down • boulettes larder • amaryll schwertner • local food
Slow Food International is a movement that arose to combat our growing propensity for fast food eaten mindlessly. It's also about slowing down in general.
slow food • slow down • boulettes larder • amaryll schwertner • local food
Humane Treatment Of Animals Up For A Vote
California voters are considering whether to vote for a measure that would force factory farms to provide larger cages and pens for animals.
californias proposition 2 • factory farms • bird flu • battery cages • animal husbandry
California voters are considering whether to vote for a measure that would force factory farms to provide larger cages and pens for animals.
californias proposition 2 • factory farms • bird flu • battery cages • animal husbandry
Making Green Plastics from Plants
Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' producing oils to replace petrochemicals used in manufacturing plastics and other products.
making green plastics from plants • ‘biofactory’ plants produce oils • csiro and unusual fatty acids • csiro and ufas • using crops as biofactories
Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' producing oils to replace petrochemicals used in manufacturing plastics and other products.
making green plastics from plants • ‘biofactory’ plants produce oils • csiro and unusual fatty acids • csiro and ufas • using crops as biofactories
Killer at Large - Obesity as a National Threat
Obesity threatens America by damaging the health of her citizens, endangering her national defense, and wasting her natural resources. It is an epidemic.
obesity • liposuction • steven greenstreet • richard carmona • surgeon general
Obesity threatens America by damaging the health of her citizens, endangering her national defense, and wasting her natural resources. It is an epidemic.
obesity • liposuction • steven greenstreet • richard carmona • surgeon general
Arlington Is Back
The return of Arlington International Racecourse in 2000 will bolster the industry.
arlington international racecourse • dick duchossois • horse • racing
The return of Arlington International Racecourse in 2000 will bolster the industry.
arlington international racecourse • dick duchossois • horse • racing
Malaysian Penan
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
How will the new National Organic Standards Affect Consumers?
500 Word Article on current status of the USDA's National Organic Standards Program.
organic • standards • usda
500 Word Article on current status of the USDA's National Organic Standards Program.
organic • standards • usda
So you want to be a rancher...
A look at the variety of ranching resources available online.
ranching • cattle • beef • environment
A look at the variety of ranching resources available online.
ranching • cattle • beef • environment
We are what we eat.
Soups and stews made with lentils, bens, potatoes, carrots, cabbages, and peas, for example, not only warm us with their savoury richness but nourish us as well.
food • soups • stews • recipes • beans
Soups and stews made with lentils, bens, potatoes, carrots, cabbages, and peas, for example, not only warm us with their savoury richness but nourish us as well.
food • soups • stews • recipes • beans
What's In A Name?
What does it really mean when the label says, "Organic"? Thanks to the efforts of concerned activists, now you know.
organic • organic food • food • pure food • food safety
What does it really mean when the label says, "Organic"? Thanks to the efforts of concerned activists, now you know.
organic • organic food • food • pure food • food safety
Agriculture Careers
Agriculture continues to be one of the fasting growing sectors in the job market. Only 2 million of the 20 million Americans who work in agriculture are farm employees.
farming • business • agriculture • organic • food
Agriculture continues to be one of the fasting growing sectors in the job market. Only 2 million of the 20 million Americans who work in agriculture are farm employees.
farming • business • agriculture • organic • food
Battery Cages
Battery cages are a cruel and inhumane way to mass produce eggs for human consumption.
battery cages • cage free eggs • debeaking • prevention of farm animal cruelty act • egg farming
Battery cages are a cruel and inhumane way to mass produce eggs for human consumption.
battery cages • cage free eggs • debeaking • prevention of farm animal cruelty act • egg farming
Rubber Plantations of Cambodia
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
Oh, the Guilt. Oh, the Glory.
With advancement in my career, comes the turmoil of the mind. My career, my daughter, both.
career • mother-daughter • daughter • mother • single-parent
With advancement in my career, comes the turmoil of the mind. My career, my daughter, both.
career • mother-daughter • daughter • mother • single-parent
A Handful of Unique Graduate Degrees for 2009
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
graduate degree programs • unique graduate degree majors • graduate schools • mba programs • ms degree majors
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
graduate degree programs • unique graduate degree majors • graduate schools • mba programs • ms degree majors
Book Reviews
Read about books that cover green living, conservation, eco-friendly living and global warming
green living • books • book reviews • it's easy being green • omnivore's dilemma
Read about books that cover green living, conservation, eco-friendly living and global warming
green living • books • book reviews • it's easy being green • omnivore's dilemma
Environmental Outlook for the Orangutan Habitat
The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan.
environmental outlook for the orangutan habitat • the orangutan habitat • orangutan facing extinction • rainforest habitat deforestation • rainforests of borneo and sumatra
The orangutan habitat is confined to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The environmental damage to the habitat could lead to the extinction of the orangutan.
environmental outlook for the orangutan habitat • the orangutan habitat • orangutan facing extinction • rainforest habitat deforestation • rainforests of borneo and sumatra
Illegal Immigrants Elude Enforcement Officials
Post 9/11 illegal immigration has been slowed by Canadian, U.S. and British authorities but finding and deporting undesirable aliens remains an out of control problem.
illegal immigrants • undesirable aliens • post 9-11 immigration • operation hide and seek • immigration holding authorities
Post 9/11 illegal immigration has been slowed by Canadian, U.S. and British authorities but finding and deporting undesirable aliens remains an out of control problem.
illegal immigrants • undesirable aliens • post 9-11 immigration • operation hide and seek • immigration holding authorities
Is Local or Organic Food Better?
Ever had to choose between fresh, local apples and ripe, organic fruit that was shipped in from overseas? Is local or organic produce the better choice?
organic health food • buy local organic food • organic food stores • natural organic food shopping • local organic food farmers market
Ever had to choose between fresh, local apples and ripe, organic fruit that was shipped in from overseas? Is local or organic produce the better choice?
organic health food • buy local organic food • organic food stores • natural organic food shopping • local organic food farmers market
Kootenay Harvest Revival: Nelson, BC, Canada
The Slow Food Movement works together with Community Supported Agriculture. Creston CSA grain growers are throwing a huge party to celebrate their 1st year CSA success.
kootenay harvest revival • deconstructing dinner • slow-food movement • community supported agriculture • creston valley bc grain farmers
The Slow Food Movement works together with Community Supported Agriculture. Creston CSA grain growers are throwing a huge party to celebrate their 1st year CSA success.
kootenay harvest revival • deconstructing dinner • slow-food movement • community supported agriculture • creston valley bc grain farmers
Palm Oil Growth Damages Rainforest Environment
The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests.
palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests.
palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
Paul Farmer's Hospital in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante
Medical anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to bring health care to the world's poorest people in Haiti, Russia, Peru and sub-Saharan Africa.
dr. paul farmer in haiti • health care for the poor in haiti • partners in health and zanmi lasante • poverty and lack of medical care • the charity partners in health
Medical anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to bring health care to the world's poorest people in Haiti, Russia, Peru and sub-Saharan Africa.
dr. paul farmer in haiti • health care for the poor in haiti • partners in health and zanmi lasante • poverty and lack of medical care • the charity partners in health
Responsible Organic Gardening
Organics is becoming more than just growing a few vegetables in the back yard or choosing spotty and grotty fruit from the local market: .
organic • gardening • pesticides • fertilisers • environment
Organics is becoming more than just growing a few vegetables in the back yard or choosing spotty and grotty fruit from the local market: .
organic • gardening • pesticides • fertilisers • environment
Small Oregon Town Celebrates Hodaka Motorcycles
The eastern Oregon town of Athena, population about 1,300, grows considerably each June as owners of these old motorcycles converge to talk about the good ol' days.
hodaka motorcycles • pacific basin trading co. • pabatco designed hodakas • hodaka days • bad rock trail ride
The eastern Oregon town of Athena, population about 1,300, grows considerably each June as owners of these old motorcycles converge to talk about the good ol' days.
hodaka motorcycles • pacific basin trading co. • pabatco designed hodakas • hodaka days • bad rock trail ride
Wangkumarra, Native Title, Mining
Mining giant Santos is ripping off the Wangkumarra people and destroying the land through petroleum mining and "seismic line" exploration techniques.
wangkumarra • wonkamara • wongkamara • bourke indigenous • new south wales indigenous
Mining giant Santos is ripping off the Wangkumarra people and destroying the land through petroleum mining and "seismic line" exploration techniques.
wangkumarra • wonkamara • wongkamara • bourke indigenous • new south wales indigenous
Raising Cane in Acadiana
Cajuns do raise a lot of cane in Acadiana, and that's not just in the sense of "passing a good time." The sugarcane industry has become a dominant part of south Louisiana's agricultural scene.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • history • agriculture
Cajuns do raise a lot of cane in Acadiana, and that's not just in the sense of "passing a good time." The sugarcane industry has become a dominant part of south Louisiana's agricultural scene.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • history • agriculture
Want Really Fresh Vegies?
A discussion of farm food buying clubs, also called "Community Supported Agriculture". Describes how they work and what are the benefits. Lists resources to find out more, as well as to find a CSA near you.
community supported agriculture • csa • food buying clubs • produce • organic
A discussion of farm food buying clubs, also called "Community Supported Agriculture". Describes how they work and what are the benefits. Lists resources to find out more, as well as to find a CSA near you.
community supported agriculture • csa • food buying clubs • produce • organic
Boy Scouts of America
Millions of boys participate in the Boy Scouts each year. Scouting programs help foster adventure, discipline, loyalty, and goodwill toward others.
boy scouts of america • leadership integrity discipline boys • cub scouts • boy scouts • eagle scout
Millions of boys participate in the Boy Scouts each year. Scouting programs help foster adventure, discipline, loyalty, and goodwill toward others.
boy scouts of america • leadership integrity discipline boys • cub scouts • boy scouts • eagle scout
Shortage of Vocational Workers
As vocational and technology workers retire, who will fix our plumbing, print our newspapers, fix our furnaces, add electrical outlets, repair cars and build our homes?
debt-free college education • vocational training fills gaps • charter schools serve a need • shortage of vocational workers • labor shortage in aging states
As vocational and technology workers retire, who will fix our plumbing, print our newspapers, fix our furnaces, add electrical outlets, repair cars and build our homes?
debt-free college education • vocational training fills gaps • charter schools serve a need • shortage of vocational workers • labor shortage in aging states
Social Engineering In '50s Science Fiction Films
When It Came from Outer Space was released in 1953, the one thing more compelling than its 3-D photography was its recasting of the scientist from mad man to hero.
it came from outer space • george pal • destination moon • interocitor • this island earth
When It Came from Outer Space was released in 1953, the one thing more compelling than its 3-D photography was its recasting of the scientist from mad man to hero.
it came from outer space • george pal • destination moon • interocitor • this island earth
The Informant! Film Review
Steven Soderbergh closes the decade as he started it - unconventionally approaching a story loaded with scientific terms and deserving of an Oscar nod for its lead star.
the informant • film • review • matt damon • steven soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh closes the decade as he started it - unconventionally approaching a story loaded with scientific terms and deserving of an Oscar nod for its lead star.
the informant • film • review • matt damon • steven soderbergh
China and the WTO
The historic agreement brokered on November 15 between the United States and China will mark the last step toward the end of the insularity of the Middle Kingdom.
china • world • trade • organization • zhu
The historic agreement brokered on November 15 between the United States and China will mark the last step toward the end of the insularity of the Middle Kingdom.
china • world • trade • organization • zhu
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