The Economics of Campesino Maize (Corn) in Mexico
Are you planting? That’s a polite question to ask a Mexican campesino in late spring. The answer increasingly, at least in this region, is no. No, said Chuy, the horse…
Read moreSaving Seeds: The Opening of the Svalbard Seed Bank
Yesterday a new seed bank went into operation. It was funded by the Norwegian government, situated on the island of Spitzbergen, and destined to save seed crops should there be…
Read moreAssorted Links
It’s becoming increasingly evident that much of what passes for extra virgin olive oil is a scam. This newsletter from Silvestro Silvestori is a good introduction (and the rest of…
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