We delve into mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness nature preserve in northern Minnesota. A spokesperson explains what changing USDA guidelines for “organic” means for farmers and consumers.
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Biden Administration orders 20-year mining ban to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Last month the U.S. Interior Department ordered a 20-year ban on mining upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. The ban could end plans for a copper and nickel mine near Ely, but there are other proposals for mining in the region which remain unaffected.
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Stricter standards for organic food labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced stricter guidelines for what foods can be labeled “organic.” A spokesperson from Organic Valley explains what the new standards will mean for both farmers and consumers. And we learn how inflation and government aid is affecting organic producers.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Chris Knopf Guest
- Adam Warthesen Guest
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