In the News - Installment 2

1. The Cow Tax. The latest in the efforts of lawmakers to ban taxation of a cow's methane emissions. In case this is the first you've heard of the so-called "cow tax", the E.P.A. first made mention of a such a measure back in December during a meeting about greenhouse gas regulation.

2. Pigs, MRSA, and You. It's another case of a commercial meat farm compromising the health of the public. This mini-expose by Nicholas Kristof tells the story of a small Indiana town's battle with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). After scores of residents developed the mysterious rashes associated with the infection, the town's doctor began to explore the connection between the disease and nearby hog farms.

3. Farmscapes. Need to get away? Well, look no further. Serenbe Farms, outside Atlanta, is your chance to experience the latest trend - agritourism. The 25-acre farm in Palmetto, GA is a working example of the nation's growing farm-to-table movement. Guests can dine at the Inn's Farmhouse Restaurant, which features award-winning cuisuine made from fresh produce right off the farm. Look for Serenbe Farms at the upcoming Georgia Organics Conference next weekend in Atlanta.