Category Archives: The Food System

Fuck You, Regulators

Posted on 14/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Recently the town where I work passed an ordinance banning plastic bags. Now, my initial reaction to this was a big woo-hoo! But as I sat in a town meeting, listening to a lot of incredibly angry people speaking against … Continue reading →

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Some Things Just Suck

Posted on 13/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Speaking of not being able to afford food- it occurred to me (actually at the same lunch as described yesterday) that one of the books I mentioned in my list is actually one of the books that strongly influenced my … Continue reading →

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Security Deposits

Posted on 11/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Every other night I find myself doing something strange. The other night I was straining bone broth made from a chicken carcass (kitten food remains), and was trying to squash out more of the liquid from a skin. Standing over … Continue reading →

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But Wait, There’s Grain!

Posted on 07/04/2011 by fishinthewater

I’m reading a food system study for work and one of the statements caught my eye: “America is experiencing rising incidences of both hunger and obesity.” Think about that for a second. People are starving- and people are obese. It’s … Continue reading →

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Your Land Can Feed You

Posted on 06/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Your land can feed you. I promise. It promises. Just ask. Wetlands can feed you. Forests can feed you. Prairies can feed you. They have fed people for millions of years. Just think about this- there were once about 60 … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the War Zone, Pt. 2

Posted on 28/12/2010 by fishinthewater

I want to return to this mental exercise concept before we get back to the war topic. I realize I have digressed, but there’s a reason. As I mentioned last time, a lot of people make fun of me for … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the War Zone

Posted on 27/12/2010 by fishinthewater

On one of the blogs I read, a question came up in the comments about whether we are at war over this food thing. I should note that I’m feeling disinclined to write much of anything, given that it is … Continue reading →

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And Away We Go…

Posted on 22/12/2010 by fishinthewater

Washington post: Food Safety bill backed by house Have your own thoughts on this, but my thoughts are we’re screwed. 2,000 new inspectors are not going to be going after large producers, I can guarantee it. Because you know what? … Continue reading →

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Grocery Shopping

Posted on 08/12/2010 by fishinthewater

Standing in line at the grocery store, I always surreptitiously watch the people in line around me purchasing their groceries. As I’m only in the store about once a month (and this number shocks me. I can’t for the life … Continue reading →

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One more thing…

Posted on 01/12/2010 by fishinthewater

One more thing about S.510. Or maybe several more things. 1. I hope no one is under the impression that I don’t think giant industrial producers should be regulated. They should be. They make people sick all the time. I … Continue reading →

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