I think I’ll start a blog series titled Dr. Oz . . . Debunked, because TV’s infamous doctor is at it again, prescribing fear over fact in regards to farming and food. His latest attack posed as outrage over the potential approval of a new pesticide, but his real motives are a) ratings and b) eliminating farmers’ ability to raise crops in an efficient, environmentally sound and sustainable manner. ...
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Dr. Oz’s GMO Global Conspiracy . . . Debunked
Today, Dr. Oz uncovered the “global conspiracy” surrounding GMOs. I usually avoid these types of sensationalized “investigative” reports because they are nothing more than a regurgitation of biased studies, “expert” testimony supporting the biased studies and absolutely no exploration of another side to the story. However, this blog is not a commentary on sensational journalism. It also isn't ...
Five Years as The Illinois Farm Girl
Five years ago today, I launched this blog with a post to Facebook that alluded to big things happening in bursts of late night inspiration. Which probably meant I was up to the wee hours fretting over the details of what was "Rural Route 2: The Life & Times of an Illinois Farm Girl". That is how many of these posts over the course of five years happened. In the stillness of the dark night, ...
10 Most Fascinating People in Farms & Food, 2014
Along with Christmas trees, holy nights and candy canes, top 10 lists are making the rounds. Even though last year was supposed to be Barbara Walters’ last 10 Most Fascinating People, she’s got a new list coming in a week. So, I thought I’d put together another list as well. Here are my thoughts on the 10 Most Fascinating People in Farms & Food, 2014. Keep in mind fascinating means interesting ...