Organic farming grows worldwide, says federation
The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements claims that 2 million of the world's 1.5 billion farmers produce organic goods and 80 percent of them are in developing countries, according to a report in the Christian Science Monitor.
California egg law a sign of public support of animal welfare
Egg farmers in California are converting their laying houses to comply with a state law taking effect on Jan 1 that mandates more freedom of movement for the hens, notes a Christian Science Monitor story on humane treatment of livestock.