Tracie McMillan, Author at Tracie McMillan

From the “who asked you anyway” files…..

April 1, 2024July 29, 2012

I’m sure this guy meant well, but: Seriously? You email someone you’ve never met to tell them their work is a waste of time? And what, precisely, qualifies you to issue this verdict? Sheesh, internet. Dear Tracie: Your [sic] a teriffic [sic] writer,but I’m afraid you wasted a year of your life toiling in minimum … Read more

NHPR: Tracie McMillan – Rethinking Food Politics in America: From Farmer’s Markets to Walmart

December 16, 2023July 28, 2012

New Hampshire Public Radio • July 28, 2012

This presentation was given at the Unitarian Universalist church in Peterborough, N.H. on July 22.

My “best speech ever” (acc to friends) for the Mondanock Lyceum ON AIR NOW via NH Public Radio @NHPR. http://ow.ly/cy7su

April 1, 2024July 28, 2012

My “best speech ever” (acc to friends) for the Mondanock Lyceum airs 2moro @ 4 pm on NH Public Radio @NHPR. http://ow.ly/cy7su

April 1, 2024July 27, 2012

The American Way of Eating

December 16, 2023July 25, 2012

Michael Ruhlman • July 25, 2012

One of the curious things about doing a semi-ridiculous reporting project—say, leaving behind your life to go work undercover as a farm worker, Walmart produce clerk, and Applebee’s kitchen wretch—is that near-strangers confront you with grand, existential queries. Like: What’s the most important thing you learned?

All Sides with Ann Fisher: An Inside Look at the American Food Industry

December 16, 2023July 24, 2012

All Sides with Ann Fisher • July 24, 2012

Do you eat well? Do you think Americans eat well? One journalist set out to observe the American food system and how Americans get their food, and came out with a new book on her undercover research.

Having a blast talking with @annfisherwosu on air. Listen in now!

April 1, 2024July 24, 2012

Letter: Walmart: How cheap is cheap?

April 1, 2024July 16, 2012

Wicked Local Watertown • May 19, 2012

You have likely heard many arguments against a Wal-Mart moving into Watertown – its effect on traffic, crime, property values and the flavor of our neighborhoods. And perhaps you’ve read about how Wal-Mart won’t really net Watertown much revenue – far less than originally imagined – and may even cost us money in the long run by boarding up local businesses and making our town less inviting for new investors and homeowners.

Wow. Community opposes Walmart, uses my work as backup [ http://ow.ly/cgGzH ] and WINS [ http://ow.ly/cgGCw ] coverage via @WatertownTAB

April 1, 2024July 16, 2012

smart, savvy piece why Michigan’s cherry crisis won’t drive up store prices — and why packers are turning to Poland http://ow.ly/ceyjV ::

April 1, 2024July 16, 2012

Prices usually skyrocket when farmers take that kind of a loss, or in severe cases consumers might just have to give up on a fruit for a season. But that won’t happen in this case because of some unique factors in the tart cherry industry. As a result, cherry processors are scrambling to get what … Read more