In addition to contributing to erosion, pollution, food poisoning, and the dead zone, corn requires huge amounts of fossil fuel – it takes a half gallon of fossil fuel to produce a bushel of corn. – Michael Pollan
As founder and co-chair of the upper Mississippi River Congressional task force, I have long sought to preserve the rivers health and historical multiple uses, including as a natural waterway and a home to wildlife, for the benefit of future generations of Americans. – Ron Kind
