The Hijacking of Science.

Great article on the Canada Free Press website about the misinformation that's swirling around in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

"With Hurricane Katrina still swirling in our memories, some are seizing every opportunity to associate this tragic event with their political ambitions, that being the global warming argument. While there is nothing worse than opportunistic ambulance chasing, we should at least look at the possibility of the link, as this is the rational avenue to take. We must, however, hear all of the voices, and not just the one's spouting doom and gloom, but also the calm voices that say this is just a variation in our planets normal cycle. That is true journalism, and it also gives science its due respect. Science is a great thing, but it is so often misused."

“The Downfall of American Agriculture”

Are we truly witnessing the beginning of the end of North American agriculture?

I'm not sure it's the "end." A new direction, certainly. Whether or not it's the 'end' will depend upon whether or not people are willing to assume a leadership position and create positive change.


Increasing global economies and competitiveness will shake up the way we conduct business in the agricultural sector - in ways that many long-time agricultural practicioners have never dreamed possible.

While the U.S. still leads this global “farms race,” other nations are on its heels, poised, ready to snatch the pole position. Wine from Chile, tomatoes from Mexico, soybeans from Brazil, flowers from Europe, apples from China. These are just a few sectors where U.S. farmers are being threatened. In some cases, free-trade markets are making it cheaper for American food chains to import some fruits and vegetables from Latin America as opposed to buying the same produce from American farmers.

The end? Maybe not. Different - most certainly.