Farmworker Rights

Bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world. But are bananas good for you? How do you know if they are ethically and sustainably produced? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits and downsides of eating bananas. Plus, some creative ways to incorporate them into your diet — and a bunch of awesome recipes, too.

Once a self-reliant agriculture-dependent economy, Puerto Rico now imports the majority of its food (including, unfortunately, fast food). But some residents in a rural Puerto Rican community are reviving a historic botanical garden to serve as an example of and inspiration for bringing back local and sustainable farming — and for the purposes of cultural and historical preservation.

For many people, chocolate is one of the special pleasures in life. It tastes delicious, it’s connected to many favorite holidays, and it can immediately lift your mood. But what are the health effects (positive and negative) of chocolate? And can you enjoy it without contributing to slave labor and environmental degradation on cacao plantations? In this article, we’ll share the research on chocolate’s surprising health benefits, and how you can partake ethically and healthfully.

Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

Our connection, or disconnection, with soil matters more than you may think.

Organic food prices are usually higher than non-organically grown food. But why do organic foods cost more? And is it worth the extra expense? An excerpt from Ocean Robbins’ book “31-Day Food Revolution.”

Palm oil is widely used around the world. Learn the truth about this ingredient.

Pesticides in Gerber baby food? We tested, and the results may surprise you…

In California, the threat of immigration deportation looms for farmworkers. See why this is an important issue for U.S. agriculture.

Take a look at the true cost of cheap, industrial food. Tyson Foods harms people's health, animals, and the environment.

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