Author Archives: Mary Peabody

Introduction to the 2007 Farm Bill

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Mary Peabody

Every five years Congress is charged with drafting a new Farm Bill. Actually titled the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, the Farm Bill is an omnibus bill that includes many of the laws, policies and provisions that govern federal … Continue reading →

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Eating Local and the Farm Bill

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Mary Peabody

In the coming months there will be a lot of discussion as the next Farm Bill begins to take shape. In the following podcast from NPR Science Friday you can hear some thoughts about some of the benefits and challenges … Continue reading →

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Local food is good for everyone

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Mary Peabody

Here’s a podcast from NPR’s Science Friday. The topic is Lunch Lessons-Talking about the way we feed our children.The guest is Ann Cooper, author of Lunch Lessons. Ann is a chef who works in the Berkeley, CA school system. Go … Continue reading →

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