Mark Bittman’s first Opinionator piece has arrived! Here are his key points on US food and how to fix it:
End government subsidies to processed food.
Begin subsidies to those who produce and sell actual food for direct consumption.
Break up the U.S. Department of Agriculture and empower the Food and Drug Administration.
Outlaw concentrated animal feeding operations and encourage the development of sustainable animal husbandry.
Encourage and subsidize home cooking.
Tax the marketing and sale of unhealthful foods.
Reduce waste and encourage recycling.
Mandate truth in labeling.
Reinvest in research geared toward leading a global movement in sustainable agriculture, combining technology and tradition to create a new and meaningful Green Revolution.
Mark Bittman’s first Opinionator piece has arrived! Here are his key points on US food and how to fix it:
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