Farmer in Chief

Great, long article on agricultural policy, by Michael Pollan:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html
The NY Magazine had a whole 'Food Issue' with some other great reads.

We'll be purchasing some copies of In Defense of Food, a book by Pollan, for class reading next semester.

Update

It is almost Christmas break. We've been busy - we've moved from plant science, to crop science (nutrients and fertilization, irrigation, soil science, pests and pest control, spring vs fall crops, etc), and are now covering ecology. We are using some fantastic online material from Marietta College, of all places. This is their great ecology primer.
For the hands on, our fall garden is starting to be productive. We had our first homegrown, organic salad and, unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures. Next week I will take some - we'll be providing the cafeteria with gourmet lettuces all week. We should also have broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, carrots, leeks, onions, and even more types of greens when we return from winter vacation. This year, we are doing some organic greenhouse production... growing cucumers, tomatoes, and bell peppers in the off season, when the prices increase. I hope to get the greenhouse certified organic before the end of next semester.
My classes also made lucky bamboo arrangements for the Foster Grandparents program, and floral centerpieces for Junior Achievement.