Food Resources

Droughts can be devastating to farmers and food supplies. The biotech industry has touted the potential of genetic engineering to reduce the impact of drought. But the results so far are modest compared to non-GE approaches—and the costs are high.

The USDA says we should be eating more fruits and vegetables. Our farmers can grow the healthy foods we need, with a little help from forward-looking agricultural policy.

Current policies create economic hurdles for farmers who want to grow fruits and vegetables. Smart reforms can remove these obstacles.

Learn how gardeners can help combat global warming. We explain the science linking soil, plants, and climate change; provide tips for a more climate-friendly garden; and share resources that will help you adapt these tips to your own needs.

Our food system is in trouble—but we know how to fix it. Healthy food and farm solutions require innovative policies.

Modest public support for up to 500 farmers markets each year could create as many as 13,500 jobs over a five-year period.

Beef production is a major contributor to global warming—but smart pasture management can help reduce emissions.

Undue influence by special interests and public officials routinely inhibits the ability of inspectors to protect our food supply.

UCS finds genetic engineering has yet to produce crops capable of reducing nitrogen pollution, despite increasing research efforts.

Organic Center report,“Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use in the United States: The First Thirteen Years,” shows a dramatic rise in the use of glyphosate weed killers (herbicides) on genetically engineered (GE) crops.