Basic information (and talking points!) about why buying sustainable food is the best course of action for you and for the planet.

A speech on sustainable food that you can use to give presentations or talks.

The philosophy of organic food production maintains certain principles: biodiversity, ecological balance, sustainability, natural plant fertilization, natural pest management, and soil integrity.

Air pollution from industrial farms can cause health problems in workers, in residents of neighboring communities, and in farm animals. Strategies exist to reduce it but industrial farms do little or nothing in this regard.

American consumers have mistakenly bought into the idea that bottled water is somehow safer than tap water. Take back the tap and save money, protect your health, and help prevent environmental and social problems.

The US meat industry is now dominated by a handful of huge corporations. These meat packing companies have become increasingly powerful, while the government bodies that regulate them have done little to keep them in line.

Want to eat better but aren't sure what to do? Here are some suggestions on what you can do to eat healthier, shop smarter and find great tasting sustainable food in your area!

Many people believe dairy farms are characterized by open grassy pastures, rolling hills, grazing cows and red barns. Unfortunately most of our milk is produced in large industrial facilities that hardly resemble that vision.

Presentation Boards are visual aids set in large type that you can print out and mount on foam board, cardboard, or any suitable surface. They provide support for you and your message when you are giving a presentation.

Pesticides are chemicals used to control a variety of agricultural pests that can damage crops and livestock and reduce farm productivity. Today, over one billion tons of pesticides are used in the United States every year.

Until recently, rural development was driven by the belief that a high-yielding means of producing export crops would increase a community's income and bring people out of poverty. Now the paradigm is shifting; learn how.

70% of all antibiotics used in the US are fed to healthy livestock on industrial farms to promote faster growth and to compensate for unsanitary conditions. Find out how that impacts your own health.

Choosing to eat less meat is one of the most effective personal choices we can make to address climate change; the global food system is responsible for an estimated one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions. Find out why.

Concentrating thousands of animals on CAFOs produces massive amounts of waste and there is no safe, cost-effective way to use it or dispose of it. The problem will continue as long as we rely on CAFOs to produce our food.

Sustainability is a complex issue, but the more you learn, the better you'll feel about your food choices. To make it easy, start with these three steps, and add more when you're ready.

The Sustainable Table Brochure offers a quick overview of our program, but it's also a great introduction to sustainable food issues.

The corporatization of food production has created a system that cuts corners on the quality of animal feed, waste management, training for farm workers, and processing methods. All of that affects the safety of our food.

We spend about 90% of our food budget on foods which have been treated in some way after being harvested or butchered. Almost all of these processed foods contain additives. Learn why they might be a threat to our health.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals in factory farms or CAFOs suffer needless mutation and cramped, confined living conditions exposing them to a wide range of injury and disease. Learn how you can make a difference.

The US currently allows dairy cows to be injected with rBGH, a genetically engineered hormone that forces cows to artificially increase milk production. Controversy surrounds whether or not rBGH is safe for cows and humans.

Cloning is a scientific process that allows scientists to copy the genetic traits of a plant or animal to create one or more living replicas. It is a highly controversial topic, particularly as it affects our food supply.

You want to eat better but all those labels are so confusing! What can you do? Carry this handy glossary when you shop to find the best food for you and your family.