Michael Pollan is the author of several best-selling books generally about Food and Agriculture in America, such as the Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food. He's also a big name in sustainable agriculture circles because he puts the important issues in an intelligent and interesting way.
He wrote a rockin' article for the New York Times recently, an open letter to the President elect.
Shortly thereafter Terry Gross interviewed him on Fresh Air, during which he proceeded to liberally quote himself in the article, so if that link expires or you don't have a NYT account, check him out there.
My thoughts: the part about how we need more young, smart farmers made me feel all warm and fuzzy, as well as justified in my life choice.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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I think you'd make a great young-smart-farmer poster girl :D
Good article. Reminds me of home, the way it calls for strong government action to solve nationwide problems - I'm just wondering how Americans with their fear of government will take it.
Incidentally, something on marine issues to match your terrestrial ones:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/weekinreview/16bittman.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=all
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