Musings on sustainable food systems, agriculture vs. agroecology, and more!
One week after a global day of protest brought out thousands of citizens that rallied against the biotech company Monsanto, its spokespeople have confirmed reports that it is planning to roll back its operations in Europe due to the low demand of farmers and the continuous public opposition. In the TAZ, a German daily, Brandon … Continue reading Monsanto Retreats from Europe?!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-zfzT7QfLZc] I found this video and poem via Ali Ansary’s blog and just couldn’t resist to share it… Anybody thinking about becoming fruitarians?
I am a podcast addict, and am continuously scouting for new podcasts to listen to on the train, on a run, while I am cooking, or – my favorite – to make a cleaning spree a little more bearable. I thought I’d share some of my new discoveries from time to time, especially since it … Continue reading Podcast Pleasure: Slate's Table To Farm
Yesterday, I had the nicest surprise waiting for me in a comment: I found that Alen from Food: Digested had nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award! Thanks again, Alen, it’s such an honour to be recognized!
In the end, the strongest economic argument for an aggressive response to climate change is not the much trumpeted windfall of green jobs. Its the fact that the economy won’t function very well in a world full of droughts, hurricanes and heat waves. David Leonhardt on the need for decisive political action to tackle climate … Continue reading In the end, the…
The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings. Masanobu Fukoaka
I just finished my exams on Thursday and am going to be travelling to the airport this morning to explore Bulgaria and Romania with my friend! The prospect makes me feel like this approximately: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rDvnUiO-LAk] I have prepared a couple of posts that will go up while I am gone, though it won’t be as often … Continue reading Holiday Break!
We may live without poetry, music and art; We may live without conscience and live without heart; We may live without friends; we may live without books; But civilized man can not live without cooks. He may live without books, what is knowledge but grieving? He may live without hope, what is hope but deceiving? … Continue reading We may live wit…
Before you’ve finished your breakfast this morning, you’ll have relied on half the world. Martin Luther King