This annotated bibliography is part of a collaborative effort between Katherine Roberts, Casey Curl, Olivia Shreeves, and myself.
United States. Human Health Issues. , 2011. Web. 16 Apr 2011. <http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/human.htm>.
From this website, the link "Pesticides: Health and Safety" was used to find research explaining the health risks of pesticides. It was found that, " The health effects of pesticides depend on the type of pesticide. Some, such as the organophosphates and carbamates, affect the nervous system. Others may irritate the skin or eyes. Some pesticides may be carcinogens [cancer causing agents!]. Others may affect the hormone or endocrine system in the body." This section features links where one can click to see the EPA's human health risk assessments on certain pestitcides, or chemicals in the registration review process, such as s-kinoprene and alachlor, including a myriad of others.
Malkmus, Rev. George. "The Hallelujah Diet." Back to the Garden: Teaching Health from a Biblical Perspective. Summer/Fall 2000: 14-24. Print.
This magazine was created by Rev. Geroge Malkmus; he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1976, the same disease that took his mother despite chemotherapy and radiation treatments. A friend turned him onto changing his diet by eating raw fruits and vegetables and juicing carrots. Rev. Geroge Malkmus recommends using organic fruits and vegetables. Through this method, he healed his body of colon cancer, and ever since he been fervent in spreading the word. His research shows that this "Hallelujah diet not only helps to cure cancer, but other diseases as well, such as arthritis, depression, diabetes, and more. He created the magazine Back to the Garden as a way to help people become more knowledgeable about what they put into their bodies.
Winter, Sharon. Personal Interview by Jessica Winter. 10 Apr 2011. 25 Apr 2011. <http://missjessiew.weebly.com/oral-history-project--collaborative-research-project--click-here.html>.
In this interview, Jessica Winter sits down with Sharon Winter to discuss her story of survival. She was diagnosed with cancer--Hodgkin's Lymphoma-- in 1993, the day her son was born. She discusses her personal views and beliefs about organic and non-organic foods; she feels that she was healed because she juiced all organic fruits and vegetables and stayed away from packaged and processed foods. So, she is in favor of organic foods and feels that she would not have been healed from her cancer if she had juiced non-organic produce. "I would have been putting pesticides into my body," she says.
Tracy Duffield, personal communication, April 1, 2011.
This interview was conducted by Casey Curl. Tracy Duffield, a manager from Duffield's Farmers Market sat down with Casey to complete this interview. In the interview Tracy discusses the conventional way of farming that the Duffield's use on their farm. She discusses the types of pesticides and seeds that are used on the farm, as well as how organic fruits and vegetables aren't much better than fruits and vegetables that have been farmed in the conventional way.
Berry, Wendell. "The Pleasures of Eating." North Point Press (1990): n. pag. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.ecoliteracy.org/essays/pleasures-eating>.
The Pleasures of Eating, by Wendell Berry—This online article talks about the passivity of consumers and their inability to research food labels and products. For example, instead of consumers asking themselves, “Is this locally grown?” or, “Is this the freshest product?” they just purchase food from advertisements without making the connection of where it came from of how it was handled. There are, however, steps that one can take to be a responsible consumer in the food economy. There are seven steps, and they entail that consumers get involved with production and learn more about farming and the foods they bring home to the dining room table.
Qualley, Donna. "Turns of Thought." Heinemann (1997): 1-32. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/turns_of_thought_--_donna_qualley.pdf>.
Turns of Thought: Teaching Composition as Reflexive Inquiry, by Donna Qualley—This piece explores the teaching method of writing by using reflexive inquiry. This thinking is not just used by the teachers, but by the students as well. This notion seeks to have students formulate their own opinions about topics, but not just their own: reflexive inquiry urges students to look at different viewpoints. Subjectivity and objectivity are two important words when talking about inquiry. A students’ subjective view on a topic is just as important as his or her objective view. In other words, students should consider their own viewpoints and opinions on topics, but should also look at the other side to see its strengths and weaknesses. The writing follows the author and her experiences that have shaped her understanding and pedagogy as a teacher.
Brown, Cynthia. Stokes. (1988). Like it was: A complete guide to writing oral history. New York, NY: Teachers & Writers Collaborative .
In Like It Was, chapter 3-Conducting the Interview, instruction is given for how to have a successful interview. Steps and suggestions are given about who to question, what to ask, and how to keep the discussion comfortably conversational. Tips are given to consider how to choose a potential interviewee, as well as about the types of questions to ask. Brown points out that the interviewer should focus more on listening to the interviewee than talking to them at length, she gives many tips on what will make for the best outcome. They should use methods to encourage the person being interviewed to tell stories that stir up memories. You should always do a follow up interview, and before publishing it, a copy should be given to the narrator for approval. Ask them if they have any old photographs you can include, and never forget to thank them for their time.
Fontaine, Sheryll I., and Susan M. Hunter. Collaborative Writing in Composition Studies. Thomson Wadsworth, 2006. Print.
“Collaborative Writing in Composition Studies,” suggests that as writers we consider on our individual writing styles and practices prior to working with others. If we reflect and are aware of our shortcomings and biases, we will be able to mesh with others and produce the best possible outcome. The authors, Fontaine and Hunter point out that by combining individuality and “blending voices,” we can produce pieces with punch and leave the experience with more wisdom and strength than we entered into it with. “As many collaborative writers attest, this new, synergistic voice can have power and presence much greater than either voice alone” (Collaborative Writing 34).
Pollan, Michael. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. New York: Penguin Press, 2006. 1-36. Print.
In an Omnivores Dilemma, Michael Pollan says, “Yet I wonder if it doesn't make more sense to speak in terms of an American paradox-that is, a notably unhealthy people obsessed by the idea of eating healthily” (3). He goes on to explain why as American’s; we have such a dysfunctional relationship with foods. Not only are there a wide assortment of outrageous choices that have be modified to a point that nature wouldn’t even recognize its own seed, but the processes by which we alter foods have become inhumane, and even worse- deadly.
With organic trends sweeping the nation, constant scientific investigations and reevaluations that lead to new fad diets, and repeated cases of bacteria poisonings, how does one make informed choices that lead to a “happy” life? He discusses ammonium nitrates and considers how, “we're still eating the leftovers of World War II"(41), and that those same nitrates get in the tap water killing infants (47). At which point he bring s up the disturbing reality that mad scientist corporations are taking over plantations, as well as our right to freedom. Ignorance is bliss, the more I know, the less I want to eat or drink; does pure nature still exist, or is the world contaminated?
Schlosser, E. (2005). Introduction. In Fast food nation (Introduction). Retrieved from http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/fast_food_nation.pdf
In a 30 year span, fast food sales increased $104 billion. "Fast Food Nation" points out that, “Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars.” McDonalds is the highest retailer in the world, forcing many mom and pop shops to claim bankruptcy; “Almost every facet of American life has now been franchised or chained.” Fast food recipes can now be found in cook books; though flavors for the products served in the restaurants are chemically constructed. They not only control the market, but our health as well. The FDA does not even have the legal right to pull deadly products off the market; the corporate world owns all control. Fast Food is like extended family to many and is becoming a part of our nation’s daily lives, “You are what you eat.”
Schnieder, S. Good, Clean, Fair: The Rhetoric of the Slow Food Movement. 4. 70. 2008. Print.
Slow Food is a nonprofit organization spreading the awareness of what you eat effects our communities, health, and the future of the environment. “The Slow Food movement emerged from the turbulent political and social environment of Italy in the 1970s” (Schneider 385).According to the slow movement webpage, “ Today, we have over 100,000 members joined in 1,300 convivial – our local chapters – worldwide, as well as a network of 2,000 food communities who practice small-scale and sustainable production of quality foods.”
“Good, Clean, Fair,” focuses on” the practices of industrialization and globalization.” Good signifies the taste and quality of our food, clean stands for the practices we are using to produce our food and the effect on the environment, and fair is about price and “accessibility”. The organization wants to sustain life, health, and culture, by “connecting” communities, networking, and spreading truth. They are not trying to go up against scientists for growing food faster and bigger, they would like to work with them, so that we all stay, happy, healthy, and alive.
GoOrganic.com.au. What are the benefits to eating organic foods? Retrieved from http://www.goorganic.com.au/organic-benefits.htm
According to the article, The Benefits of Eating Organic, organic raised animals live in clean environments with plenty of room rather than bacteria ridden feces swamps. Organic farmers never use pesticides, use minimal water and energy, and have nutrient rich soil “cultivated” by natural methods that prevent the necessity of burning their field.
When union farms come to town, local farmers often end up bankrupt. “Gone too, is the regard for animals. Placing the animals in crowded living conditions, not allowing them the freedom of movement, fed enriched grains and additives to promote quick growth, and all for what? All for greed.”
Our planet is slowly and unwaveringly going out of business. New products arrive on the market daily, promoting the disappearance of our ozone. Organic farmers practice purity, in their business and home lives. “They do not clutter up the landfills with toxic waste or subject their bodies to unhealthy foods. It is a conscious choice. One made in order to survive right along with the planet that sustains them.”
Kenner, R. & Schlosser, E. (Producers), & Kenner, Robert (Director). (2008). Food, inc [Motion picture]. United States: Magnolia Home Entertainment.
Food Inc.. takes a look at how today’s meals are being grown, fed, and butchered, and points an accusing finger at the greedy corporations who monopolize the market. Unhealthy, inhumane, and life threatening practices are criticized and the reality of what goes on in chicken houses, meat packing plants, and bacon factories is documented on film.
Another issue raised is the fact that the FDA can’t shut down production when they know there is bacteria infecting innocent lives; they no longer have the right to save us. A two year old boy died because ground beef was sold after the company was investigated for e-coli, but the plant continued to sell the tainted meat.
Our fruits, grains, and vegetables are being genetically modified, infected with chemicals, and uneducated consumers aren’t even aware of the unhealthy practices that are controlled by the gigantic hands that feed us. Unhealthy habits are spreading like wildfire as the farmers who plant God’s food, are being run off their farms by greed and science. The filmmakers encourage the American public to inform themselves, and believe that if we stand up for our rights, we can bring about change.
Schlosser, E., & Pollan, M. (2010, November 29). A Stale Food Fight. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/a-stale-food-fight/
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 5,000 Americans annually die from a food-borne illness. Last year, at the height of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that sickened thousands, spread via tainted peanut butter, the Westco Fruit and Nuts company refused for weeks to recall potentially contaminated products, despite requests from the F.D.A.”
"Instead of the millions spent to treat victims of food-bourne illness yearly, we could invest in prevention. The major incidences lie where quantities of food is produced, not by small producers selling their goods at farmers’ markets” (Pollan, Scholosser). The senate wont pass the bill that will enable to FDA, who is charge of monitoring "80% of our food," to protect us from unnecessary illness to to contaminated food. If they were able to inspect places of production before food was distributed, innocent victims, mainly children, elderly, and people with weakened immunities would remain alive.
According to Pollan and Schlosser, the people in charge of protecting our lives, our government officials, are putting our health at risk with greedy lies. They are manipulating the system with their power, and twisting the truth with false percentages to keep the public calm and in the shade.
**These sites, articles, and movies will help to assist our group with our collaborative research project on organic vs. nonorganic foods.
United States. Human Health Issues. , 2011. Web. 16 Apr 2011. <http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/human.htm>.
From this website, the link "Pesticides: Health and Safety" was used to find research explaining the health risks of pesticides. It was found that, " The health effects of pesticides depend on the type of pesticide. Some, such as the organophosphates and carbamates, affect the nervous system. Others may irritate the skin or eyes. Some pesticides may be carcinogens [cancer causing agents!]. Others may affect the hormone or endocrine system in the body." This section features links where one can click to see the EPA's human health risk assessments on certain pestitcides, or chemicals in the registration review process, such as s-kinoprene and alachlor, including a myriad of others.
Malkmus, Rev. George. "The Hallelujah Diet." Back to the Garden: Teaching Health from a Biblical Perspective. Summer/Fall 2000: 14-24. Print.
This magazine was created by Rev. Geroge Malkmus; he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1976, the same disease that took his mother despite chemotherapy and radiation treatments. A friend turned him onto changing his diet by eating raw fruits and vegetables and juicing carrots. Rev. Geroge Malkmus recommends using organic fruits and vegetables. Through this method, he healed his body of colon cancer, and ever since he been fervent in spreading the word. His research shows that this "Hallelujah diet not only helps to cure cancer, but other diseases as well, such as arthritis, depression, diabetes, and more. He created the magazine Back to the Garden as a way to help people become more knowledgeable about what they put into their bodies.
Winter, Sharon. Personal Interview by Jessica Winter. 10 Apr 2011. 25 Apr 2011. <http://missjessiew.weebly.com/oral-history-project--collaborative-research-project--click-here.html>.
In this interview, Jessica Winter sits down with Sharon Winter to discuss her story of survival. She was diagnosed with cancer--Hodgkin's Lymphoma-- in 1993, the day her son was born. She discusses her personal views and beliefs about organic and non-organic foods; she feels that she was healed because she juiced all organic fruits and vegetables and stayed away from packaged and processed foods. So, she is in favor of organic foods and feels that she would not have been healed from her cancer if she had juiced non-organic produce. "I would have been putting pesticides into my body," she says.
Tracy Duffield, personal communication, April 1, 2011.
This interview was conducted by Casey Curl. Tracy Duffield, a manager from Duffield's Farmers Market sat down with Casey to complete this interview. In the interview Tracy discusses the conventional way of farming that the Duffield's use on their farm. She discusses the types of pesticides and seeds that are used on the farm, as well as how organic fruits and vegetables aren't much better than fruits and vegetables that have been farmed in the conventional way.
Berry, Wendell. "The Pleasures of Eating." North Point Press (1990): n. pag. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.ecoliteracy.org/essays/pleasures-eating>.
The Pleasures of Eating, by Wendell Berry—This online article talks about the passivity of consumers and their inability to research food labels and products. For example, instead of consumers asking themselves, “Is this locally grown?” or, “Is this the freshest product?” they just purchase food from advertisements without making the connection of where it came from of how it was handled. There are, however, steps that one can take to be a responsible consumer in the food economy. There are seven steps, and they entail that consumers get involved with production and learn more about farming and the foods they bring home to the dining room table.
Qualley, Donna. "Turns of Thought." Heinemann (1997): 1-32. Web. 5 Apr 2011. <http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/turns_of_thought_--_donna_qualley.pdf>.
Turns of Thought: Teaching Composition as Reflexive Inquiry, by Donna Qualley—This piece explores the teaching method of writing by using reflexive inquiry. This thinking is not just used by the teachers, but by the students as well. This notion seeks to have students formulate their own opinions about topics, but not just their own: reflexive inquiry urges students to look at different viewpoints. Subjectivity and objectivity are two important words when talking about inquiry. A students’ subjective view on a topic is just as important as his or her objective view. In other words, students should consider their own viewpoints and opinions on topics, but should also look at the other side to see its strengths and weaknesses. The writing follows the author and her experiences that have shaped her understanding and pedagogy as a teacher.
Brown, Cynthia. Stokes. (1988). Like it was: A complete guide to writing oral history. New York, NY: Teachers & Writers Collaborative .
In Like It Was, chapter 3-Conducting the Interview, instruction is given for how to have a successful interview. Steps and suggestions are given about who to question, what to ask, and how to keep the discussion comfortably conversational. Tips are given to consider how to choose a potential interviewee, as well as about the types of questions to ask. Brown points out that the interviewer should focus more on listening to the interviewee than talking to them at length, she gives many tips on what will make for the best outcome. They should use methods to encourage the person being interviewed to tell stories that stir up memories. You should always do a follow up interview, and before publishing it, a copy should be given to the narrator for approval. Ask them if they have any old photographs you can include, and never forget to thank them for their time.
Fontaine, Sheryll I., and Susan M. Hunter. Collaborative Writing in Composition Studies. Thomson Wadsworth, 2006. Print.
“Collaborative Writing in Composition Studies,” suggests that as writers we consider on our individual writing styles and practices prior to working with others. If we reflect and are aware of our shortcomings and biases, we will be able to mesh with others and produce the best possible outcome. The authors, Fontaine and Hunter point out that by combining individuality and “blending voices,” we can produce pieces with punch and leave the experience with more wisdom and strength than we entered into it with. “As many collaborative writers attest, this new, synergistic voice can have power and presence much greater than either voice alone” (Collaborative Writing 34).
Pollan, Michael. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. New York: Penguin Press, 2006. 1-36. Print.
In an Omnivores Dilemma, Michael Pollan says, “Yet I wonder if it doesn't make more sense to speak in terms of an American paradox-that is, a notably unhealthy people obsessed by the idea of eating healthily” (3). He goes on to explain why as American’s; we have such a dysfunctional relationship with foods. Not only are there a wide assortment of outrageous choices that have be modified to a point that nature wouldn’t even recognize its own seed, but the processes by which we alter foods have become inhumane, and even worse- deadly.
With organic trends sweeping the nation, constant scientific investigations and reevaluations that lead to new fad diets, and repeated cases of bacteria poisonings, how does one make informed choices that lead to a “happy” life? He discusses ammonium nitrates and considers how, “we're still eating the leftovers of World War II"(41), and that those same nitrates get in the tap water killing infants (47). At which point he bring s up the disturbing reality that mad scientist corporations are taking over plantations, as well as our right to freedom. Ignorance is bliss, the more I know, the less I want to eat or drink; does pure nature still exist, or is the world contaminated?
Schlosser, E. (2005). Introduction. In Fast food nation (Introduction). Retrieved from http://www.sabatinomangini.com/uploads/4/5/9/6/4596832/fast_food_nation.pdf
In a 30 year span, fast food sales increased $104 billion. "Fast Food Nation" points out that, “Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars.” McDonalds is the highest retailer in the world, forcing many mom and pop shops to claim bankruptcy; “Almost every facet of American life has now been franchised or chained.” Fast food recipes can now be found in cook books; though flavors for the products served in the restaurants are chemically constructed. They not only control the market, but our health as well. The FDA does not even have the legal right to pull deadly products off the market; the corporate world owns all control. Fast Food is like extended family to many and is becoming a part of our nation’s daily lives, “You are what you eat.”
Schnieder, S. Good, Clean, Fair: The Rhetoric of the Slow Food Movement. 4. 70. 2008. Print.
Slow Food is a nonprofit organization spreading the awareness of what you eat effects our communities, health, and the future of the environment. “The Slow Food movement emerged from the turbulent political and social environment of Italy in the 1970s” (Schneider 385).According to the slow movement webpage, “ Today, we have over 100,000 members joined in 1,300 convivial – our local chapters – worldwide, as well as a network of 2,000 food communities who practice small-scale and sustainable production of quality foods.”
“Good, Clean, Fair,” focuses on” the practices of industrialization and globalization.” Good signifies the taste and quality of our food, clean stands for the practices we are using to produce our food and the effect on the environment, and fair is about price and “accessibility”. The organization wants to sustain life, health, and culture, by “connecting” communities, networking, and spreading truth. They are not trying to go up against scientists for growing food faster and bigger, they would like to work with them, so that we all stay, happy, healthy, and alive.
GoOrganic.com.au. What are the benefits to eating organic foods? Retrieved from http://www.goorganic.com.au/organic-benefits.htm
According to the article, The Benefits of Eating Organic, organic raised animals live in clean environments with plenty of room rather than bacteria ridden feces swamps. Organic farmers never use pesticides, use minimal water and energy, and have nutrient rich soil “cultivated” by natural methods that prevent the necessity of burning their field.
When union farms come to town, local farmers often end up bankrupt. “Gone too, is the regard for animals. Placing the animals in crowded living conditions, not allowing them the freedom of movement, fed enriched grains and additives to promote quick growth, and all for what? All for greed.”
Our planet is slowly and unwaveringly going out of business. New products arrive on the market daily, promoting the disappearance of our ozone. Organic farmers practice purity, in their business and home lives. “They do not clutter up the landfills with toxic waste or subject their bodies to unhealthy foods. It is a conscious choice. One made in order to survive right along with the planet that sustains them.”
Kenner, R. & Schlosser, E. (Producers), & Kenner, Robert (Director). (2008). Food, inc [Motion picture]. United States: Magnolia Home Entertainment.
Food Inc.. takes a look at how today’s meals are being grown, fed, and butchered, and points an accusing finger at the greedy corporations who monopolize the market. Unhealthy, inhumane, and life threatening practices are criticized and the reality of what goes on in chicken houses, meat packing plants, and bacon factories is documented on film.
Another issue raised is the fact that the FDA can’t shut down production when they know there is bacteria infecting innocent lives; they no longer have the right to save us. A two year old boy died because ground beef was sold after the company was investigated for e-coli, but the plant continued to sell the tainted meat.
Our fruits, grains, and vegetables are being genetically modified, infected with chemicals, and uneducated consumers aren’t even aware of the unhealthy practices that are controlled by the gigantic hands that feed us. Unhealthy habits are spreading like wildfire as the farmers who plant God’s food, are being run off their farms by greed and science. The filmmakers encourage the American public to inform themselves, and believe that if we stand up for our rights, we can bring about change.
Schlosser, E., & Pollan, M. (2010, November 29). A Stale Food Fight. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/a-stale-food-fight/
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 5,000 Americans annually die from a food-borne illness. Last year, at the height of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that sickened thousands, spread via tainted peanut butter, the Westco Fruit and Nuts company refused for weeks to recall potentially contaminated products, despite requests from the F.D.A.”
"Instead of the millions spent to treat victims of food-bourne illness yearly, we could invest in prevention. The major incidences lie where quantities of food is produced, not by small producers selling their goods at farmers’ markets” (Pollan, Scholosser). The senate wont pass the bill that will enable to FDA, who is charge of monitoring "80% of our food," to protect us from unnecessary illness to to contaminated food. If they were able to inspect places of production before food was distributed, innocent victims, mainly children, elderly, and people with weakened immunities would remain alive.
According to Pollan and Schlosser, the people in charge of protecting our lives, our government officials, are putting our health at risk with greedy lies. They are manipulating the system with their power, and twisting the truth with false percentages to keep the public calm and in the shade.
**These sites, articles, and movies will help to assist our group with our collaborative research project on organic vs. nonorganic foods.
