ODANAH, Wis. — I’m speeding along the Bad River in a flat-bottomed boat, wind whipping around us. Next to me sits Robert Blanchard, the 70-year-old tribal chairman and chief executive of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa, a people also known as the Ojibwe.
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Two recent studies reveal that even tiny amounts of chlorpyrifos, a common pesticide that leaves residues on produce, can cause brain damage in unborn and developing children. This exposure occurs from consuming fresh fruits and vegetables that have been treated with this toxic insecticide. The latest review into Autism has ignored the effects of pesticides in the development of this and related diseases. Exposure to small amounts of pesticides in food can harm the brain's normal development, leading to a range of serious issues observed in children, including autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other developmental and behavioral challenges.
Family farmers are facing acute financial stress, compounded by tariffs, rising input costs, and limited bargaining power in a globalized market. Without intervention, land is at risk of consolidation by corporate agribusiness and investment funds. This would turn independent farmers into tenants or laborers on land their families once owned. We propose a national, nonpartisan solidarity initiative to protect American farmland, combining community fundraising, land trusts, and partnerships across ideological lines. This initiative would transcend partisan divides and focus on preserving land, livelihoods, and the cultural fabric of America.
On Sept. 10, more than 50 citizen lobbyists representing a consortium of 15 national nonprofits and organizations gathered on Capitol Hill for the first My Health Alliance Lobby Day, organized by the Organic & Natural Health Association (Organic & Natural Health).
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Deforestation isn’t just about losing trees—it’s about losing entire ecosystems. Forests are home to complex networks of plants, animals, and fungi that severely struggle when their habitats disappear. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), agriculture causes 90% of global deforestation.…
At Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), we practice natural and organic farming methods that restore soil health and increase food yields. We believe in opting for sustainable practices that nourish communities and the Earth. Our methods minimize the use of toxic chemicals that degrade the land and weaken a farmer’s ability to grow food. One powerful tool SHI farmers use to improve food production is an organic fertilizer called bokashi.
The international seed treaty is being changed in ways that could harm farmer communities and indigenous peoples, worldwide. New proposals favor large corporations over small farmers, threatening food security, traditional seed systems and farming practices. Join us in calling for an accountable and transparent seed treaty.