Food Politics and Industry News
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More then ever before, consumers are seeking information about where their food comes from, how it is grown, and by whom. Additionally, consumers are becoming aware of how interconnected human health, animal health, and environmental health are intertwined. Below are web links for several organizations that monitor food and environmental issues as well as work to educate and mobilize consumers to take action regarding these issues. The Marquette Food Co-op does not specifically endorse or support these organizations but has chosen to list them on our site because they are working to protect our food and environment. We welcome suggestions of other sites to list.
Organic Consumers Association
www.organicconsumers.org
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers.
Union of Concerned Scientists
www.ucsusa.org
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
Food and Water Watch
www.fwwatch.org
We are working with grassroots organizations and other allies around the world to stop the corporate control of our food and water. We are committed to creating an economically and environmentally viable future.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
www.cspinet.org
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.
Center for Food Safety
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established in 1997 by its sister organization, International Center for Technology Assessment, for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives. CFS combines multiple tools and strategies in pursuing its goals, including litigation and legal petitions for rulemaking, legal support for various sustainable agriculture and food safety constituencies, as well as public education, grassroots organizing and media outreach.
Cornucopia Institute
www.cornucopia.org
The Cornucopia Institute will engage in educational activities supporting the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute will provide needed information to consumers, family farmers, and the media.
