See this at: cornucopia.org| Added on 03/06/08

Animal Farm 5 Orwell, VT Butter Vermont 1200 | Evans Farmhouse Creamery 5 Norwich, NY Fluid milk products New York/New Jersey 1200 | Green Hills Harvest 5 Purdin, MO Fluid milk products Iowa, Kansas, Missouri 1200 | Kimberton Hills 5 Phoenixville, PA... See more

Animal Farm 5 Orwell, VT Butter Vermont 1200 | Evans Farmhouse Creamery 5 Norwich, NY Fluid milk products New York/New Jersey 1200 | Green Hills Harvest 5 Purdin, MO Fluid milk products Iowa, Kansas, Missouri 1200 | Kimberton Hills 5 Phoenixville, PA Fluid milk products (raw) Pennsylvania 1200 | Oak Grove Organics 5 Carthage, IL Fluid milk products (Cheese and butter) Chicago/W. Illinois 1200 | Organic Pastures Dairy Company 5 Fresno, CA Fluid milk products (raw) California or sold as pet food 1200 | Radiance Dairy 5 Fairfield, IA Fluid milk products Fairfield, Iowa 1200 | Butterworks Farm 5 Westfield, VT Yogurt East Coast 1190 | Crystal Ball Farms 5 Osceola, WI Fluid milk products Minnesota/Wisconsin 1190 | Seven Stars 5 Phoenixville, PA Yogurt East Coast / Midwest 1190 | Hails Family Farm 5 Wyalusing, PA Cow and goat milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir East Coast 1185 | Cedar Summit Dairy 5 New Prague, MN Fluid milk/yogurt/ice cream Minnesota 1180 | Hawthorne Valley Farm 5 Ghent, NY Yogurt,... See less

See this at: organicconsumers.org| Added on 11/18/07

The answer appears to be yes. A new study from the University of California-Davis offers more evidence that organically raised vegetables are healthier than those grown under nonorganic practices that rely on chemicals for fertilization and weed,... See more

The answer appears to be yes. A new study from the University of California-Davis offers more evidence that organically raised vegetables are healthier than those grown under nonorganic practices that rely on chemicals for fertilization and weed, pest and disease control. Led by professor and food chemist Alyson Mitchell, the study compared levels of two flavonoids - quercetin and kaempferol - in organic and nonorganic tomatoes. Flavonoids are plant compounds thought to have a variety of health-promoting properties, including protection against cancer, dementia and heart disease. The results were decisive. Averaged over 10 years, levels of quercetin were 79 percent higher in the organically grown fruit, and levels of kaempferol were 97 percent higher. "We sort of went into this expecting higher levels," Mitchell told The New York Times. "We did not expect to find the levels that we found." The study also found that flavonoid levels increased over time as organic cultivation methods... See less

See this at: mercola.com| Added on 11/11/07

I was happy to see a published story that documents how some families have become aware of the health benefits of raw milk and are switching to it, despite the warnings of public health officials who are ignorant about the serious damage that... See more

I was happy to see a published story that documents how some families have become aware of the health benefits of raw milk and are switching to it, despite the warnings of public health officials who are ignorant about the serious damage that pasteurization does to the quality of the milk. Less than 1 percent of the milk consumed in America is raw, which is most unfortunate as raw milk is a highly health-promoting food. Public health officials warn that raw milk poses the risk of transmitting bacteria such as listeria, E. coli and salmonella, but pasteurizing the milk kills these bacteria while extending the milk's shelf life, which also happens to be more profitable for the dairy industry. While it is certainly possible to become sick from drinking contaminated raw milk, it is also possible to become sick from almost any food source. But it seems that raw milk has been unfairly singled out as a risk, when only a very small risk exists. This excerpt from the Weston A. Price Foundation... See less

See this at: v.mercola.com| Added on 10/19/07

With the organic industry growing more than 20 percent per year, it's just natural that large manufacturers would want to capitalize on that growth as cheaply as possible. Take the case of Wal-Mart, which recently tried to pass off non-organic goods... See more

With the organic industry growing more than 20 percent per year, it's just natural that large manufacturers would want to capitalize on that growth as cheaply as possible. Take the case of Wal-Mart, which recently tried to pass off non-organic goods as higher cost and higher quality organic products, but were caught by consumer fraud investigators in Wisconsin. So it comes as no surprise that, at the behest of beer-making giant Anheuser-Busch, and meat and food processors, the USDA is proposing to sneak non-organic additives onto the list of foods allowed to qualify as "USDA Organic." These ingredients would include: * Casings of processed cows and pigs to be allowed in "organic" meats * Hops grown with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers for "organic" beer * Fish oil unpurified of heavy metals, dioxin and PCBs to be added to "organic" baked goods, cereals, cheese and soups to elevate the omega-3 fatty acid content of foods This move represents just another serious threat to the... See less

See this at: organicconsumers.org| Added on 10/19/07

Organic Consumers Association - 6771 South Silver Hill Drive, Finland MN 55603 E-mail: Staff · Activist or Media Inquiries: 218-226-4164 · Fax: 218-353-7652 Please support our work. Send a tax-deductible donation to the OCA Fair Use Notice: The... See more

Organic Consumers Association - 6771 South Silver Hill Drive, Finland MN 55603 E-mail: Staff · Activist or Media Inquiries: 218-226-4164 · Fax: 218-353-7652 Please support our work. Send a tax-deductible donation to the OCA Fair Use Notice: The material on this site is provided for educational and informational purposes. It may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. It is being made available in an effort to advance the understanding of scientific, environmental, economic, social justice and human rights issues etc. It is believed that this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have an interest in using the included information for research and educational purposes. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site... See less

See this at: wholelifetimes.com| Added on 10/15/07

Bacterial scares aside, these are propitious days for good food. Burgeoning interest in organic, nontransfatty, local, slow, GMO-free foods suggests a ripening of consciousness that could transform today’s corporate industrial food system into... See more

Bacterial scares aside, these are propitious days for good food. Burgeoning interest in organic, nontransfatty, local, slow, GMO-free foods suggests a ripening of consciousness that could transform today’s corporate industrial food system into something truly healthful and sustainable. A new Farm Bill on the near horizon combined with a Democratic Congress presents us with a unique opportunity to sway national discourse and policy in a healthier direction. Yet, today’s most audible food rallying cry — echoed widely at sustainability conferences and in progressive media — exhorts us to “vote with our forks”; that is, put our money where our mouth is by consuming sustainable products. It’s a compellingly simple appeal, and (with $700 billion spent on food annually) not without its merits. But in the marketplace of ideas, this consumerist incantation of “people power” represents an intellectual currency whose value is precariously inflated. A far bolder, more ambitious prescription is... See less

See this at: cornucopia.org| Added on 10/15/07

Related links: Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk (1.5 MB PDF) Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk (Executive Summary) Understanding the Brand Ratings (excerpted from the full report) Find Your Favorite Organic Dairy Product: View the... See more

Related links: Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk (1.5 MB PDF) Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk (Executive Summary) Understanding the Brand Ratings (excerpted from the full report) Find Your Favorite Organic Dairy Product: View the Organic Dairy Brand Ratings Scorecard About the Author The Cornucopia Institute’s national survey of organic products in the dairy case showcases ethical family farm producers and exposes factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this Web-based rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products found in your region are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year’s research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products. Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Milk will empower consumers and wholesale buyers who want to invest their food dollars to protect hard-working family farmers that are in... See less

See this at: eatwild.com| Added on 10/12/07

Eat Wild - The #1 Site for Grass-fed Food & Facts with a state-by-state listing of farmers who sell grass-fed meat, eggs and dairy products.

Eat Wild - The #1 Site for Grass-fed Food & Facts with a state-by-state listing of farmers who sell grass-fed meat, eggs and dairy products. See less

See this at: foodnews.org| Added on 07/18/07

There is growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people, especially during vulnerable periods of fetal development and childhood when exposures can have long lasting... See more

There is growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people, especially during vulnerable periods of fetal development and childhood when exposures can have long lasting effects. Because the toxic effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or in some cases completely unstudied, shoppers are wise to minimize exposure to pesticides whenever possible. See less

See this at: mynaturallink.com| Added on 07/16/07

Bringing the world of organic and natural living to you! We are a community that is committed to bringing full awareness to the natural, chemically freer lifestyle that so many people are seeking. Our interactive community is dedicated to providing... See more

Bringing the world of organic and natural living to you! We are a community that is committed to bringing full awareness to the natural, chemically freer lifestyle that so many people are seeking. Our interactive community is dedicated to providing information that builds a strong foundation for a healthier lifestyle. Our commitment to a chemically freer lifestyle extends beyond our community... For every 250 orders we process for our product pages or memberships: Why did we create MyNaturalLink? (read more) Dr. Bruce Berkowksy NMD "As a naturopathic doctor who cares deeply about the health of people in this illness-laden era, I am very pleased by the innovative and impressive purpose of MyNaturalLink.com which is to empower you, the organic/natural products shopper, to quickly find the items that best suit your needs in every area of your lifestyle. (read more) See less

See this at: sustainabletable.org| Added on 07/11/07

sustainable, sustainable table, free range, organic, organic meat, sustainable meat, pasture raised, antibiotics, hormones, no antibiotics, antibiotic free, hormone free, no hormones, healthy meat, eat well, eat well guide, grass fed, eco label,... See more

sustainable, sustainable table, free range, organic, organic meat, sustainable meat, pasture raised, antibiotics, hormones, no antibiotics, antibiotic free, hormone free, no hormones, healthy meat, eat well, eat well guide, grass fed, eco label, ecolabel, sustainable food, healthy eating, sustainable cooking, healthy cooking, food irradiation, humanely raised, food, table, consumer, free range, Factory Farm Project, GRACE Factory Farm Project, GFFP, factory farming, farm, factory farms, farmed, factory, farms, agriculture, meat, chicken, pork, beef, milk, dairy, cheese, fish, veal, consumer, choices, options, ham, turkey, farming, environmental, environment, health, food safety, family farms, alternatives, crops, vegetables, genetic engineering, biotechnology, biotech, facts, action, pathogens, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, pfiesteria, industrial, GRACE, GrassRoots Action Center for the Environement, Global Resource Action Center for the Environment, healthy food,... See less

See this at: newdream.org| Added on 03/31/07

The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. As for the “new” in New American Dream, we help people live the dream, but in a way that ensures... See more

The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. As for the “new” in New American Dream, we help people live the dream, but in a way that ensures a livable planet for current and future generations. Our message isn’t about deprivation. It’s about getting more of what really matters—more time, more nature, more fairness, and more fun. See less

See this at: infoplease.com| Added on 03/31/07

Bacteria multiply rapidly between 40° and 140° F. To keep food out of this “danger zone,” keep cold food cold and hot food hot. * Store food in the refrigerator (40° F or below) or freezer (0° F or below). * Cook food to 160° F (145° F for roasts,... See more

Bacteria multiply rapidly between 40° and 140° F. To keep food out of this “danger zone,” keep cold food cold and hot food hot. * Store food in the refrigerator (40° F or below) or freezer (0° F or below). * Cook food to 160° F (145° F for roasts, steaks, and chops of beef, veal, and lamb). * Maintain hot cooked food at 140° F. * Reheat cooked food to 165° F. See less

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 03/31/07

in a time when spinach could be deadly, and cloned animals might be ground into that next Big Sandwich, there is an underground revolution happening, and it's happening all over the world. folks are making possibly-unnoticed-but-radical choices about... See more

in a time when spinach could be deadly, and cloned animals might be ground into that next Big Sandwich, there is an underground revolution happening, and it's happening all over the world. folks are making possibly-unnoticed-but-radical choices about food. they choose not to let corporations and government dictate what and how they must eat, because when food choices are taken out of the hands of the people, the people lose. in this textbook for the revolution, Sandor Ellix Katz examines the intricately interwoven web that is our food supply. from water and land rights to bake sales, "free trade," and free food, he shows the damage done when big government (big brother) and big business make our food choices for us. the book uncovers a whole lot of the story that they would prefer we not know, and shows how tied together it all is ~ history, ecology, economy, ethics, civil rights, big vs. small, corporate vs. community, seed laws and plant prohibitions, down to even the most basic... See less

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See this at: newfarm.org| Added on 03/31/07

January 17, 2003: Something about this creamery is not quite right. It’s not the smell, in fact there’s no odor to speak of. The air is good and cool, the lighting bright, all surfaces clean—that’s all right. It’s just so… empty. As owner Mark McAfee... See more

January 17, 2003: Something about this creamery is not quite right. It’s not the smell, in fact there’s no odor to speak of. The air is good and cool, the lighting bright, all surfaces clean—that’s all right. It’s just so… empty. As owner Mark McAfee guides me into the first room, I wonder if there is machinery built into the walls or behind a green curtain like in Oz. This is, after all, the processing facility behind perhaps the most revolutionary dairy in the United States, yet there’s no technology—just a butter churn that looks like a solid chrome bingo cage and a bottling machine that could fit in the back of my pick-up. When I say this politely, Mark’s delighted smile tells me I’ve hit on the very essence of his operation. He puts it plainly: “When you don’t screw with Mother Nature, things stay simple.” Organic Pastures Dairy is an unassuming cluster of buildings in Kerman, California; a CCOF-certified organic blip on the Fresno County radar. The creamery is built from two... See less

Highlights: “There are even bulls in here,” Mark says proudly. In fact, there’s one a stone’s throw away, lounging like Julius Caesar amidst his harem. Apparently they are so, well, satisfied (the ratio is 40:1) there’s no call for aggression. The dairy keeps only young bulls, so the cows don’t incur...

See this at: realmilk.com| Added on 03/31/07

The source of most commercial milk is the modern Holstein, bred to produce huge quantities of milk three times as much as the old-fashioned cow. She needs special feed and antibiotics to keep her well. Her milk contains high levels of growth hormone... See more

The source of most commercial milk is the modern Holstein, bred to produce huge quantities of milk three times as much as the old-fashioned cow. She needs special feed and antibiotics to keep her well. Her milk contains high levels of growth hormone from her pituitary gland, even when she is spared the indignities of genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone to push her to the udder limits of milk production. Or, depending on what part of the world you live in, from llamas, camels, mares, water buffalo, or reindeer! Real feed for cows is green grass in Spring, Summer and Fall; green feed, silage, hay and root vegetables in Winter. It is not soy meal, cottonseed meal or other commercial feeds, nor is it bakery waste, chicken manure or citrus peel cake, laced with pesticides. Vital nutrients like vitamins A and D, and the "Price Factor" (a fat-soluble catalyst that promotes optimum mineral assimilation) are greatest in milk from cows eating green grass, especially rapidly growing... See less

See this at: cookwildgame.com| Added on 03/30/07

CookWildGame.com is your Internet hunting and wild game cooking resource, packed full of recipes and preparation tips and.....

CookWildGame.com is your Internet hunting and wild game cooking resource, packed full of recipes and preparation tips and..... See less

See this at: 100milediet.org| Added on 03/23/07

Fresh 100-Mile news every day! From Easter to Thanksgiving, Alisa and James will be blogging. Follow us on our spring book tour, from a farmers’ market in San Francisco to a Toronto cooking school. Discover new foods and folk along with us. What’s in... See more

Fresh 100-Mile news every day! From Easter to Thanksgiving, Alisa and James will be blogging. Follow us on our spring book tour, from a farmers’ market in San Francisco to a Toronto cooking school. Discover new foods and folk along with us. What’s in season? What’s new in the politics of food? What on earth is a medlar, and how do you eat it? Watch for the blog, beginning April 9. See less

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 03/22/07

Review "There is overwhelming evidence that what we eat plays an important role in how we feel: from relieving fatigue, headaches, and intestinal problems to preventing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Refined to Real Food provides... See more

Review "There is overwhelming evidence that what we eat plays an important role in how we feel: from relieving fatigue, headaches, and intestinal problems to preventing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Refined to Real Food provides a step-by-step practical approach to healthful eating. Must reading for anyone who has suffered the ill effects of junk food and wants to feel better and be healthier. Alan R. Gaby, MD, past president, American Holistic Medical Association" Book Description It's easy to give in to the convenience of processed foods, in spite of the negative health effects that result from eating foods low in nutrients and high in additives. Many families today want to re-connect with real food, but the prospect of "going organic" is overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Refined to Real Food is a step-by-step program to make the transition to the right food for our families. the result is a natural (and appealing) daily diet and a healthier... See less

See this at: neon.cornell.edu| Added on 03/16/07

In the fall of 2001, a new grid powered up to meet the needs of another traditionally underserved community. It will serve up not electricity, but information about organic agriculture. The Northeast Organic Network, or NEON, is an innovative... See more

In the fall of 2001, a new grid powered up to meet the needs of another traditionally underserved community. It will serve up not electricity, but information about organic agriculture. The Northeast Organic Network, or NEON, is an innovative consortium of farmers, researchers, extension educators and grassroots nonprofits working together to improve organic farmers' access to research and technical support. Funded with a $1.2 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture's Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems, this multi-state, multidisciplinary team will be conducting research and extension and education programs on organic agriculture throughout the Northeast. The NEON design team includes farmers, researchers at Cornell University, the University of Maine, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and Rutgers, and several nonprofit organizations, including the Northeast Organic Farming Associations of New York and New Jersey, the New England Small Farm... See less

See this at: agriculture.nh.gov| Added on 03/16/07

The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food is to promote agriculture in the public interest and to serve farmers and consumers in the marketplace. The department assures safe and healthy food supplies, provides... See more

The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food is to promote agriculture in the public interest and to serve farmers and consumers in the marketplace. The department assures safe and healthy food supplies, provides accurate information on prices and availability of farm commodities and crops and develops markets for the states farmers. See less

See this at: organicconsumers.org| Added on 02/27/07

Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair trade movements.

Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair trade movements. See less

See this at: ams.usda.gov| Added on 02/27/07

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