Dottie and Lucy Collier
(courtesy of Jan Collier)
YES. These are two of my four chickens. My life is never boring. Sort of.
I just want to make sure that we are all on the same page regarding this project. You are blogging on aspects of food ethics: economy, animal welfare, organic vs. conventional, environment, and the locavore movement. But--the goal of this project is not to make you change your eating habits, though Miss Carney and I would like nothing more than to instill in you the importance of being your own health advocate. The overarching aim of these next few weeks is to make you a citizen of the larger world: to recognize the interconnectedness of issues, to learn how to sift through information, and to research and synthesize, in order to create an informed opinion. As part of this, you will learn to write, publish, post, and attribute pictures and information, as well as link to articles and websites. Along those lines, here are a few links to get you started (many of these will apply to more than one group):
Food Safety and the loss of inspectors due to spending cuts means we're in trouble! Check it out here.
What are the 12 scariest things in your food?
Farmers' use of genetically modified soybeans grows into a Supreme Court case.
Are we in a new era of food scarcity, and if so, how is this connected to collapsed civilazations?
Cotton--it's ubiquitous. From paper towels to clothing, to "unmentionable" products, we use/wear a lot of cotton. So what's the problem? Check here.
Did you know the Mississippi River is experiencing many problems due to the drought, and that many of these issues affect FOOD. It's pretty serious. Here's a report from the National Geographic.
Russia and the US--not the best of friends. But Russia absolutely snubs its nose at US meat. Why?
Monsanto is one of the biggest and most influential companies behind GE seeds, patented with a Roundup-ready gene. It was bound to happen...pesticide resistant superweeds.
Wow! Walmart wants to LABEL GMOs? What!
So, here's one for the Francophile and the locavore, and especially, anyone who loves all things PARIS! Plus, it's a blog. Great ideas here!
Animal lovers--does your seafood feel pain? It's worth a look!
OK! Have fun. Miss Carney and I will be checking with each blog group weekly, bringing up your blogs on the big screen and getting your thoughts on what's interesting and in the news.
Tex Collier: The Chicken Protector (he loves them)
Courtesy of Jan Collier
