More on the declining health of bees: Have Bees Become Canaries In the Coal Mine? Why Massive Bee Dieoffs May Be a Warning About Our Own Health (AlterNet) From the article: One class of pesticides, neonicotinoids in particular has received a lot of attention for harming bees. In late 2010, the EPA came under fire…
We know that we ought to be eating lots of fresh produce as a part of a healthy diet, and we should also be making sure that our kids have access to fresh fruits and vegetables in their daily meals. Our family’s focus is on organically grown produce, to get the most nutritious options available,…
Knowledge is power. The more we know, the better decisions we can make. When it comes to the food we buy and prepare, how do you know which produce is the best choice for you and your family? There is no shortage of checklists and guides available to help steer you in the direction of…
Stonyfield Farm has just launched a year-long “Just Eat Organic!” organic education campaign, with two efforts designed to get people talking about organic: Just Eat Organic, a music video by Stonyfield President & CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg, and Organic Moment, a space on the web for people to share personal stories about what organic means to…
I’m pretty picky about the chocolate I eat – not only does it have to be made with great ingredients, it has to be produced with Fair Trade ingredients, and preferably organic ones. I’ve recently mentioned the link between non Fair Trade cacao and slavery and supporting dictators, and one way to avoid being a…
When looking for gifts, I try to focus on items that are in line with my values, and Fair Trade is high on the list of desirable qualities for me. The folks over at Equal Exchange have graciously allowed me to give away a basket of mixed Fair Trade items, just in time for the…
