WSU COMMON READING
Washington State University’s Common Reading Program for the year has the entire campus and much of the state and nation talking about food and agriculture. What better way to highlight the cutting-edge science, research, teaching and outreach of Washington’s land-grant university and, at the same time, help to educate our students about what they eat and where it comes from? Read more on Dean Bernardo's blog »
Thanks to CAHNRS Academic Programs Office, there are five new copies of Omnivore’s Dilemma at the WSU Library for your use. Pick one up now – no waiting!
Events
| Nov. 30 | AFS 101 Guest Speaker Series, 12:10 – 1:15 p.m., CUE 318, open to all students |
| Dec. 7 | AFS 101 Guest Speaker Series, 12:10 – 1:15 p.m., CUE 318, open to all students |
Perspectives
Selected articles from mass media on Pollan, agriculture and the food system
- Western Fruit Grower Column by Jim McFerson
- The Carnivore’s Dilemma
- Unreality TV- The BS in CBS
- Pollan invite upsets alumni - the CalPoly Controversy! Update from the Ethicurean and an editorial in Capital Press. Another editorial in AgriPulse says that it's big ag's own fault that Pollan is so popular; "we need to tell our story" -- how? By having the public subsidize a "national agriculture education program."
- E. Coli Path Shows Flaws in Beef Inspection
- Pollan Draws 8,000 at University of Wisconsin Lecture
- Feedstuffs Foodlink
- Michael Pollan talks about his role as an agent for radical change in the food system
- The Omnivore's Delusion
- At Hedgebrook retreat, an organic garden nourishes women writers body and soul
- Keep your self-righteous fingers off my processed food
- College Discourse Over Food Safety, Courtesy of Bainbridge Lawyer
Gary Wegner on the Power of Poop and the Importance of Nutrient Recovery
Bill Nye (the science guy) on genetically modified foods
Ag Word of the Week
Previous Words of the Week
- Horticulture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Organic Agriculture
- Rhizosphere
- Carbon Footprint
- Locavore
- Omnivore
Chew on This!
- What would you serve Michael Pollan?
- Should the government have a role in the food industry?
- Has capitalism contributed to our food problems?
- Is technology a factor in the food crisis?
- What is your family's food tradition?
More Information
Feature Stories
- Jim Moore Counters Michael Pollan
- WSU Organic Farm Empowers Direct Experience of Food
- Where’s The Beef? Carbon Footprint of Dairy, Beef Cattle Shrinks with Increased Productivity, Says WSU Researcher
- Cutting-edge IPM Gives Washington Growers a Leading Edge
- Scientist Barry Swanson Talks about Progress in Food Processing
- Animal Scientist Presents an Overview of Livestock Production
- WSU Big Tent Panel Says “Know Where Your Food Comes From”
- Local Farmer Talks about Diversified Farming as Part of WSU’s Common Reading Program