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Companies are doing amazingly creative things to limit waste, protect the environment, and support healthy ecosystems. PCC Natural Markets has partnered with WISErg to turn food scraps into organic fertilizer. WISErg’s sophisticated technology provides a solution to the food scraps discarded daily by grocery stores and the organic fertilizer is available for sale in all nine market locations. Learn more about this “ingreeness” idea! Supermarket’s On-Site Harvester Turns Food Waste Into Fertilizer · Environmental Management & Energywww.environmentalleader.com PCC Natural Markets, the nation's largest member-owned grocery retailer, has selected its Issaquah, Wash., store for its first on-site food scrap "harvester." PCC is undertaking the pilot project in partnership with local clean technology firm WISErg Corporation, which developed the harvester.
UNFI has established a Foundation that is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2012. They will accept mission-specific grant applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations based in the United States. The Foundation supports organizations that are committed to the communities it serves and proactive support of sustainable agriculture, including organic farming initiatives, labeling campaigns and nutritional education. United Natural Foods - Homewww.unfi.com United Natural Foods
Did you know that nearly 30 percent of American farmers are over the age of 65? Do you ever wonder where will the next generation of farmers will come from? Read this inspiring blog post by Miles McEvoy, the USDA National Organic Program’s Deputy Administrator, on how military veterans are finding a new opportunity with organic agriculture. USDA Blog » Military Veterans: the Next Generation of Organic Farmersblogs.usda.gov : A veteran and participant of the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training program handles living basil at an organic hydroponic farm, which grows plants in water as opposed to soil. The program, started by decorated Marine sergeant Colin Archipley, passes on agricultural knowledge to veterans to ...
Great article that talks about the benefits organic brings to the economy! America Buys Organic Products | Live Trading Newswww.livetradingnews.com Americans are buying nontoxic food A new report shows that US shoppers are spending more than $30-B to avoid foods with toxic chemicals. According to
Today’s Deal: Storewide sale of 13% off at Olive Green Dog. Stock up on organic treats for your pup! Blog | Organic. It’s Worth Itwww.organicitsworthit.org Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed for the latest news and tips on buying organic products easily and affordably. Feel free to spread the wealth and share what you learn here with your friends and followers online!
Today's Deal: Save $1 on your favorite organic Rustic Crust. What do you enjoy on your pizza? Blog | Organic. It’s Worth Itwww.organicitsworthit.org Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed for the latest news and tips on buying organic products easily and affordably. Feel free to spread the wealth and share what you learn here with your friends and followers online!
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Nature's Path Organic Foods and Organic Gardening Magazine are kicking off their 3rd annual Gardens For Good grant contest. Three deserving non-profits will receive a grant of $15,000 for demonstrating passion and vision for organic urban farming. The grant goes towards an organic, community garden project. Apply through May and then vote for your favorite project in June. Nature's Path Organic FoodsNature’s Path – Eat Well. Do Good. Founded by Arran and Ratana Stephens in 1985, Nature’s Path Organic Foods® was formed because of their passion for creating healthy, delicious, organic breakfast food. It’s Nature’s Path’s reason for being, which explains why it is the number one organic cereal ma...
Today’s Deal: Save $2.00 on any one Annie's Homegrown Organic Rising Crust Pizza with this Whole Foods Market clip-able coupon. Blog | Organic. It’s Worth Itwww.organicitsworthit.org Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed for the latest news and tips on buying organic products easily and affordably. Feel free to spread the wealth and share what you learn here with your friends and followers online!
Concerns about GM crops are mounting. Let's talk: Superweeds, Monarch butterflies, Trojan corn, and Just Label It.... Genetically modified crops' results raise concernwww.sfgate.com Biotechnology's promise to feed the world did not anticipate "Trojan corn," "super weeds" and the disappearance of monarch butterflies. But in the Midwest and South - blanketed by more than 170 million acres of...
Have you tested your O-IQ this week? You have a chance to win a six-month supply of Annie's Mac & Cheese, a B Nature body suit, Theo Chocolate, Cascadian Farm pack, Erewhon Organic Cereal coupons, Late July Organic Snacks chips, and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/OrganicTrade/app_156233146501Organic Trade AssociationThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they deve...
There are two more weeks of O-IQ left. Have you scored a perfect 10 out of 10? Enter again this week for a chance to win a six-month supply of Annie's Homegrown Mac & Cheese, a B nature body suit, Theo Chocolate, Cascadian Farm pack, Erewhon Organic Cereal coupons, Late July Organic Snacks chips, and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/OrganicTrade/app_156233146501Organic Trade AssociationThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they deve...
Have you tested your O-IQ mettle this week? You have a chance to win prizes from Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Crofter's Organic, Angell's Organic, Theo Chocolate, Muir Glen Organic, Cascadian Farm, Dramm, shopOrganic and more! Enter through the link below: https://www.facebook.com/OrganicTrade/app_156233146501Organic Trade AssociationThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they deve...
The winners of last week's O-IQ prizes will be notified shortly, make sure to check your email. This week, if you prove your organic knowledge, you'll be entered to win prizes from Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Crofter's Organic, Angell's Organic, Theo Chocolate, Muir Glen Organic, Cascadian Farm, Dramm, shopOrganic and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/OrganicTrade/app_156233146501Organic Trade AssociationThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they deve...
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