US Department of Agriculture


  • Family Farming vs. Industrial Agriculture
    Consumers are increasingly alienated from food production, and their concerns about nutrition, food safety and sustainability reflect this distance. ...More
    November 10, 2011 By Lori Colman
    Posted in Blog
  • USDA, NMI to Speak at Superfruit Workshop
    Natural Marketing Institute's Steven French will join USDA researcher, Dr. Barbara Shukitt-Hale for our first "Superfruit" pre-conference workshop on Oct. 20 at SupplySide West. ...More
    September 20, 2010
    Posted in Blog
  • What to Eat: Dietary Guidelines 2010
    USDA has many progressive recommendations to consider in its final 2010 dietary guidelines makeover, after a public comment period and related public meeting. ...More
    July 8, 2010
    Posted in Blog
  • 2010 Proposed Dietary Guidelines Target Obesity
    The issue of America’s rising obesity rates is one of the driving factors behind newly the proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines that suggest reductions in sodium, sugary drinks and saturated fats among others. The report was released earlier this week by the Dietary Guidelines ...More
    June 16, 2010
    Posted in News
  • Organic Products Remain in Good Standing
    OTA issued a press release commending NOP for requesting that NOSB reevaluate its recommendation for nutrient vitamins and minerals. ...More
    April 30, 2010
    Posted in News