Force of nature

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the organic farming methods of Fred Kirschenmann who runs a 3,500 farm in Windsor, North Dakota, are presented. Reference is made to the concerns that Kirschenmann and his wife, Carolyn Raffensperger, have over the modern style of agriculture with its genetically altered seed and over-use of chemicals.

Political activity, Interview, Sustainable agriculture, North Dakota, Kirschenmann, Fred, Reffensperger, Carolyn

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Sunnyside up

Article Abstract:

AOL executive David Cole is turning his business skills to changing the face of organic farming in the United States. Cole has bought Sunnyside Farm, VA, and a local factory and invested a lot of money and expertise in producing large quantities of good produce.

Virginia, Behavior, Farms, Cole, David

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Friend or foe

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the work of Roger Beachy, a plant biologist who has created genetically modified crops in an attempt to to combat malnutrition are presented.

Research, Practice, Developing countries, Food and nutrition, Genetically modified plants, Public opinion, Plant diseases, Beachy, Roger

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