It would be a good idea for the tree fruit industries of Washington and Oregon to calculate how they stack up in terms of their carbon footprint, says Dr. Clark Seavert, agricultural economist at Oregon State University. “They need to do it.” Seavert thinks concern about food miles and the resources used in producing and transporting food is more than just a passing fad. Even big nonfood companies such as Nike and Xerox are talking about reducing their carbon footprint. “I think this is where we’re heading,” he said. “All these discussions about organic and small farms are passé. That’s […]