Living a healthy life can be confusing. Stores are stocked with so many "natural" and "organic" food options that claim to keep your body free of chemicals and pesticides, it's hard to know what to ...

Rachel Carson, who was born on May 27, 1907, and launched the modern environmental movement with her 1962 book “Silent Spring,” was a highly private person. But on one occasion she allowed an ...

Paul A. Lee. North Atlantic (Random House, dist.), $19.95 trade paper (240p) ISBN 978-1-58394-559-9 In 1967, author and educator Lee and amateur gardener Chadwick established the University of ...

Let’s continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening now in Congress with a fall deadline to pass ...

The organic industry has responded to research suggesting organic food offered no significant health benefits by pointing to the dangers of pesticide residues. However, Ben Cooper writes, the evidence ...

There actually won't be many winners. Here's why. As a child of the 1980s, I've found the increasing popularity of organic foods astonishing. What was once a hippy-inspired movement has turned into ...

For 25 years, the Iowa Organic Conference has united farmers, researchers and advocates dedicated to building a more sustainable food system. What began with just 30 certified organic farmers has ...

“We are going to force them to label this food. If we have it labeled, then we can organize people not to buy it.” — Andrew Kimbrell, executive director, Center for Food Safety. This month, Campbell’s ...

Former chef Marc Bernard said Rustic Road Farm in Elburn that he owns with his husband is sort of a dream come true. “I was a chef and a managing partner with the Lettuce Entertain You group for about ...

Rachel Carson, who was born on May 27, 1907, and launched the modern environmental movement with her 1962 book “Silent Spring,” was a highly private person. But on one occasion she allowed an ...