Archive for the 'Green' Category

B.Y.O.B.

…in this case it stands for Bring Your Own Bag, a campaign by the New American Dream, and part of their Buy Wisely page of online resources that promote conscious consuming. (And while you’re at it, go ahead and fill that bag with organic food — just do it thoughtfully.)
Here you’ll find choices that protect […]

When is it not about the soil?

When it’s about hydro- or aquaponics!
The folks at Environmental Working Group (EWG) have created an informative video addressing whether hydroponics are organic. Watch EWG Analyst Kristan Markey HERE as he answers the question.
In 2006, Steve Diver NCAT Agriculture Specialist and ATTRA (National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service) published an extensive report on Aquaponics – the technique […]

Core Values

As a consumer, I am finished worrying about whether or not to trust the USDA Organic label. It’s clearly not to be trusted. I understand this mind-set could put some organic farmers and producers in an unenviable position right now. And so supporting farmers and producers of organic products — even in the face of […]



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