Factory farmed meat is often times injected with antibiotics.
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For those that follow the politics of our nation's food system, it's been an exciting year. New legislation, decisions, and rules handed down from the FDA, Congress, and other entities have the power to change the way an entire nation eats. This is a monumental time in the history of our food system. Even while corporations like Monsanto are attempting to patent the seeds we plant, more and more citizens are bucking up and saying not so fast.
We've started to look at where our food comes from and who produced it. More and more of us are saying no to genetically modified foods and yes to heirloom varieties. And best of all, we're taking our time at the table for once, realizing that a meal is more than just nourishment, it's an experience.
Keep reading to learn about seven big news stories in the world of food politics that will serve to shape 2011.
