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Libertarian Lunatic Farmer Joel Salatin Named Person of the Year!

One of my favorite people ever, Joel Salatin, is recognized as Person of the Year by The Hook:
(from Chelsea Green)

Christian-libertarian-environmentalist-capitalist-lunatic farmer and “high priest of the pasture” (New York Times Magazine) Joel Salatin has been farming sustainably for decades. His fiery oratorical style and verbal dexterity has earned him legions of fans and followers. Now, after a glowing profile in Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma and a couple of star turns in high-profile documentaries on food safety, most notably Food, Inc. and Fresh, people are really starting to sit up and take notice.

If you like Organic / GMO-Free foods... TOO BAD!

Thanks to Aaron for sending me this rather horrifying link:

Racing Toward a Roundup-Ready Food Future

UPDATE: Guide to finding non-GMO foods (thanks Eric)

Here's an excerpt: