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25 Oct 2010, 2:59 am
"The key to food safety is prevention at every step from farm to table. [read post]
21 Oct 2010, 7:24 am by Eric Hoke, Paralegal
Only nine were tested in 2009.Ground broken for solar farm in New JerseyA New Jersey farm that was slated to become a housing development will now be used to cultivate energy from the sun.Officials broke ground Wednesday on what they expect will be one of the nation's largest solar farms when it begins generating power next spring -- giving New Jersey even more bragging rights when it comes to harnessing the sun's power.Vermont utilities agree to buy wind… [read post]
18 Oct 2010, 5:16 am
Vilsack is a class action suit which alleges that the USDA discriminated against Native Americans in their applications for farm loans and loan servicing with USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA). [read post]
13 Oct 2010, 8:35 am by Judicial Watch Blog
Ignored by the mainstream media, the story was reported this week by a conservative news service that links a government list of the community groups that will soon get U.S. tax dollars for “environmental justice” causes. [read post]
6 Oct 2010, 6:58 pm by Lauren Valk
The Sacramento splittail is also one of the species targeted for protection under the proposed multi-agency Bay Delta Conservation Plan. [read post]
5 Oct 2010, 12:11 pm by James R. Marsh
Agencies, lawmakers and judges need to keep this in mind when developing public policy and holding wrongdoers accountable. [read post]
29 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
 The agency describes it as a model code and reference document designed to provide "a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating food service and the retail food industry. [read post]
27 Sep 2010, 8:52 am by Susan Schneider
We are now pleased to report that they have re-connected in Washington, D.C.Jennifer just began her new position at USDA, where she serves as Agricultural Program Specialist with Farm Service Agency in the Production, Emergencies, and Compliance Division. [read post]
27 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
 The agency said a food can be found adulterated or impure if it is "held under insanitary conditions whereby it may be injurious to health. [read post]
24 Sep 2010, 9:39 pm
At present, Local and State authorities, along with the USDA and FDA, employ thousands of inspectors across the nation and world to inspect tens of thousands of plants that produce billions of pounds of food at farms, processing plants and retail outlets. [read post]
20 Sep 2010, 3:39 pm
BACKGROUNDFifteen federal agencies administer at least 30 federal laws concerning food safety. [read post]
20 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
"  (Full disclosure: Judith McGeary and I are friends.)Additionally, the FDA may choose to exempt or modify requirements for on-farm processing "as the Secretary [of Health and Human Services] deems appropriate" for small facilities and low risk activities.While McGeary pushes for bill language that provides airtight exemptions for small farms, consumer advocate groups fear that any loophole that large would put the nation's food safety at risk. [read post]
20 Sep 2010, 2:59 am
(Full disclosure: Judith McGeary and I are friends.)Additionally, the FDA may choose to exempt or modify requirements for on-farm processing "as the Secretary [of Health and Human Services] deems appropriate" for small facilities and low risk activities.While McGeary pushes for bill language that provides airtight exemptions for small farms, consumer advocate groups fear that any loophole that large would put the nation's food safety at risk. [read post]