"The Nation" has dedicated its recent issue to the subject of food. There are some great articles and resources particularly about eating well and eating local. You can view "The Nation's" issue: Wake up, America, pay attention to what you are eating here.
Of particular note is the article "Slow Food Nation" by Alice Waters and the forum, "One thing to do about food," that requests of its authors what one thing they would change about America's food system. Authors include Marion Nestle, Jim Hightower, and Carlo Petrini, president of the Slow Food Movement.
Good reading.
