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Manure Becomes Pollutant As Its Volume Grows Unmanageable (Washington Post)

"The way that modern megafarms produce it, [one activist] said, 'Manure is no longer manure. Manure is a toxic waste now.'" Another activist stated, "You know, somebody had to talk about this. It's like this dirty little secret.'"

(01 Mar 2010)

Senate Approves Funds for Audit of Organics Program (Washington Post)

The Senate approved funding in response to growing controversy over standards for organic food labels. The U.S. House already passed the funding.

(05 Aug 2009)

"Food, Inc." Exposes Industry Secrets (PBS)

A new film, "Food, Inc.," exposes the secrets and hazards of our industrial food system.

(03 Jul 2009)