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Antibiotic-resistant MRSA bacteria widely present in retail pork, new study says
New peer-reviewed research finds deadly MRSA in retail pork samples at... Published January 20, 2012
FDA finally acts to ban unapproved use in food animals of critical human antibiotics
Published January 5, 2012
Talking turkey: Stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes and…arsenic?
Published November 22, 2011
Talking turkey: Stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes and…arsenic?
Published November 22, 2011
Students to get a big taste of Minnesota during Farm to School Month
Students across Minnesota will enjoy a wide variety of local produce during the... Published September 1, 2011
IATP applauds ethanol producer POET’s move to antibiotic-free ethanol production
IATP applauds ethanol producer POET’s move to antibiotic-free ethanol... Published August 30, 2011
Governor Dayton proclaims September Farm to School Month in Minnesota
Growing importance of Farm to School initiative to Minnesota students, family... Published August 29, 2011
Pesticides; Policies Concerning Products Containing Nanoscale Materials
Published August 2, 2011
Innovative program at six Minneapolis farmers markets helps low-income Minnesotans eat better, supports Minnesota farmers
Published July 13, 2011
EBT at your farmers market
EBT cards will be accepted at six Minneapolis farmers markets this season.... Published July 1, 2011

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Arsenic: now appearing in infant formula

Published February 17, 2012
Antibiotics in pork production: No pig in a poke

New peer-reviewed research finds MRSA in retail pork samples at unprecedented rate.

Published January 20, 2012
No more delays on deadly dioxin!

Published January 18, 2012
FDA limits antibiotics in livestock: Better late than never

The recently announced FDA ban on certain uses of antibiotics in livestock is better late than never, leaves work ahead.

Published January 4, 2012
The makings of an antibiotic-free farmer-evangelist

Published December 19, 2011
Stopping superbugs: Time for Congress and industry to catch up with American consumers

Published December 16, 2011
Arsenic—it’s in animal feed too

Calling on the FDA to vastly reduce the legally permissible levels of arsenic in meat.

Published December 2, 2011
Who, or what, will be at your table this Thanksgiving?

A new report finds that common Thanksgiving canned foods may be inviting toxic BPA to the table.

Published November 15, 2011
New industrial ag restrictions in China raise questions

IATP's Jim Harkness on two recent reports about new government restrictions on industrial agriculture.

Published October 7, 2011
Obama administration lags on farm drivers of antibiotic resistance

Published September 14, 2011
World's largest ethanol producer drops the antibiotics

Published August 30, 2011
Governor Dayton: September is Farm to School Month in Minnesota

Published August 29, 2011
New science: On-farm decisions have big impact on antibiotic resistance

Published August 15, 2011
Go PVC-free this back-to-school season

Published August 8, 2011
Nano-pesticides and your health: Tell EPA to act!

Published July 26, 2011
It’s the pork price, stupid!

Published July 20, 2011
The Farm Bill, public health and the next generation of farmers

Published June 20, 2011
Join the Healthy Legacy coalition at the Toxie Awards on June 16

Published June 13, 2011
Fueling Resistance: Rx for Trouble

Published June 10, 2011
Major contributor of arsenic in animal feed halts practice

Published June 8, 2011
Antibiotics in ethanol? Just say no.

Published May 26, 2011
Healthy Farms, Healthy People Summit

Published May 24, 2011
What's standing in the way of healthy, sustainable agriculture?

Published May 18, 2011
Loud and clear: Report finds state laws get BPA out of baby bottles, sippy cups

Published May 11, 2011
Safe Chemicals Act introduced, good news for people and families

Published April 14, 2011
Buying better chicken for schools, hospitals and other organizations

Published April 8, 2011
Food packaging major exposure route for BPA

Published March 30, 2011
Minnesota schools increasingly eat farm fresh

Published March 10, 2011
BPA-free doesn't mean estrogen free

Published March 4, 2011
Food Matters: Training for clinicians

Published March 3, 2011
HFCS by any other name: Like putting lipstick on a pig

Published March 3, 2011
Greater action urged on hormone-busting chemicals

Published March 1, 2011
Can food safety race to the top?

Published February 23, 2011
Seattle city council weighs in on the Farm Bill

Published February 16, 2011
Upcoming webinar on health, justice and industralized meat production

Published February 15, 2011
Let’s Move (our thinking) on childhood obesity

Published February 9, 2011
Public health cost of global (corn) trade

Published February 7, 2011
Banning BPA from food containers

Published January 26, 2011
Feeding Animals Antibiotics: Not Helping U.S. Meat Export

Published January 24, 2011
Minnesota's green chemistry building blocks

Published January 11, 2011
Health leaders call for healthy Farm Bill

Published January 7, 2011
Are genes for disease a mirage?

Published January 6, 2011
Hospitals support Minnesota farmers, purchase locally grown produce

Published December 22, 2010
A victory on mercury and HFCS

Published December 15, 2010
Practical nutrition for physicians

Published December 7, 2010
How health professionals can green their practice

Published December 3, 2010
Animals and our obesogenic environment

Published November 30, 2010
NYC’s ‘FoodWorks’ leverages food system for health, job creation and the environment

Published November 22, 2010
Fast food advertising to children is relentless

Published November 9, 2010
Health disparities and neighborhoods

Published October 26, 2010

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