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March 12, 2020

2 Min Read
Monsanto, maker of Roundup weed killer, owned by Bayer

Monsanto secretly funded research supporting glyphosate's use in Europe

In 2017, lobbyists fought a possible ban of glyphosate in the European Union with research that, it turns out, Monsanto paid for. The maker of Roundup weed killer—paid researchers who concluded that a ban on Roundup would severely cut wheat and oil seed rape production and lead to increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Read more at The Guardian…  

 

The problem with vegan cheese is all in your head

Pat Brown, the man behind the Impossible Burger, misses eating pizza. He just can't find a good vegan cheese. And so far, he hasn't been able to make one, either. You can't just use plant-based milk to make a tasty plant-based cheese. So what's the hang up? Turns out, it's our brains. Read more at Mashable.com

 

North Dakota tribe restoring food sovereignty on reservation

On the Spirit Lake Reservation, Native Americans can find traditional foods and fresh produce at their own grocery store. The food is supplied by the Food Distribution Program, but the store concept allows recipients to choose what they want and have more access to produce. Read more at Civil Eats

 

How to lead your startup through the coronavirus pandemic

Especially for startups, it's time to stop doing business as usual. As the leader, you have to watch out for both your company and your employees—not to mention their families and yours. Don't panic, but start preparing. Read more at Forbes

 

Coronavirus, new SNAP rules and trade agreements strain the food system

In the U.S., coronavirus is spreading: People are staying home from work, school, restaurants and entertainment venues. Support programs such as SNAP are facing imminent cuts. How will our food system hold up? Read more at TheFern.org

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