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Journalist Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," says much of the food we eat can be traced back to corn and soybeans. (MPR Photo/Mark Steil)

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Where does your food come from?

Broadcast: Midday, 06/07/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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Even if you're not a farmer, New York Times Magazine writer Michael Pollan says you should you should still pay attention to what's in the farm bill, which is up for renewal this year. Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," argues agricultural policy affects everything from global warming to national security.

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