As California confronts a bird flu outbreak, it is also time to take a hard look at the food production system that puts farm workers in close contact with sick animals, the standard American diet that demands it, and the health ramifications of both.
Tag: Agriculture
Posted inPolitics & Government
Trump’s deportations could cost California ‘hundreds of billions of dollars.’ Here’s how
Some sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects.
Posted inFood & Drink
More bird flu detected in raw milk sold locally
State health officials issued another warning about a batch of raw milk produced in California after a second detection of bird flu virus has been confirmed, the California Department of Public Health said Wednesday night.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
O’Neill: Preparing for a storm
In his column, farmer Casey O’Neill shares how he prepares his farm for winter storms.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
O’Neill: Truth lives in soil
“There is a strength of commitment that comes with traversing the seasons of growth, the cycles of life.”