Presidents, Politics, and Permaculture?

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Ever wonder what your favorite presidential candidate thinks (or votes) about the Farm Bill, nutrition, or organic food? The folks over at Just Food put together an easy-to-read chart on that very subject.  (And they welcome suggestions/additions.)

Find out interesting facts like: Senator John McCain voted against “Country of Origin labeling, and co-sponsored the “Child Nutrition Act in 1998,” Senator Barack Obama plans to “strengthen producer protections to ensure that independent farmers have fair access to markets,” and Senator Hilary Clinton has emphasized the “importance of expanding organic food production” in her plan for rural America.

Check out the Democratic candidates’ food views here.
Check out the Republican candidates’ food views here.

Also – this just in – Ben & Jerry’s endorsed Barack Obama’s campaign and created a flavor to celebrate: Cherries for Change.  Obama is currently the only candidate to have an ice cream flavor made in his honor…but the race is still young. :)  - Hat tip to Jewlicious.

*Some of the candidates listed in the charts have withdrawn from the race.

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One Response to “Presidents, Politics, and Permaculture?”

  1. aliza Says:

    there’s also this about the candidates’ views on hunger, put together by the Congressional Hunger Center and the Emerson Fellows…

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