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The Regulatory Framework The United States regulates food and medicine primarily through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), established in 1906 with the Pure Food and Drug Act. The FDA operates under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, which gives it authority to ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices,Continue reading “Food, Medicine, and the Politics of Public Health”

Overview Americans consume resources at rates far exceeding most other nations. With less than 5% of the world’s population, the United States uses one-third of the world’s paper, a quarter of its oil, 23% of coal, 27% of aluminum, and 19% of copper. Annual Per Capita Consumption Raw Materials & Manufacturing Minerals and Fossil FuelsContinue reading “American Resource Consumption Per Capita”

Americans stand at a threshold. Each person moves through life carrying the weight of 39,000 pounds of materials annually—minerals pulled from earth, fuels burned for motion, resources flowing through households at rates the world has never seen. We hold one-third of the planet’s paper in our hands despite being only five percent of its people.Continue reading “A New Energy for America: The Wisdom of Enough”

Executive Summary Interplanting hemp with traditional row crops presents a promising agricultural strategy that combines ecological benefits with economic diversification. This practice can enhance soil health, reduce pest pressure, and provide farmers with additional revenue streams while maintaining primary crop yields. Ecological Benefits Soil Health Enhancement: Hemp develops deep taproots that can penetrate 6-9 feetContinue reading “Ecological Economic Report: Hemp Interplanting with Row Crops”

Thomas Jefferson’s “Garden Book” stands as one of the most remarkable horticultural records in American history, offering an intimate window into the mind of one of the nation’s founding fathers and his lifelong passion for gardening and agriculture. Officially titled “Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book, 1766-1824,” this meticulously kept journal spans nearly sixty years of observations,Continue reading “Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book: A Living Legacy for Modern America”

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