The 10 Reasons They Hate You
Why can't we all just get along? Mike Smith sifts through the new-age philosophy behind today’s resentment toward Big Farming. Read full story.
Thou Shalt Not Kill (Animals)?
Is this a blanket condemnation of food-animal production? Read full story.
A Rat is no Pig is no Dog is no Boy
'Animal Rights' is an empty philosophy, and here's how farmers can expose its weaknesses to the light of truth: A Truth in Food conversation with author Wesley J. Smith. Listen to the entire interview.
The Horror Show that Won't Die
Food Inc. follows in the footsteps of other modern campy horror flicks: Splashy, escapist and horrifying for all the wrong reasons. Read the full story.
Earth is Great; Earth is Good. Let us Thank Her for our Food
Here’s why the faithful should shun the Church of the Divine Palate. Read the full story.
The New Food Puritans
Why moralizing about food choices has replaced moralizing about sexual choices: A Truth in Food conversation with author Mary Eberstadt. Listen to the interview.
Where Have You Gone, Moral Champion?
Our food chain turns its lonely eyes to HSUS. Here’s why agriculture must reclaim its moral birthright, starting now. Read the full story.
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Food. You think it's just what goes into your body? Not anymore.
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