Graham Readfearn reports in The Guardian (17/6/15):
" ... several studies have found that something else also happens as the atmosphere gets loaded with more CO2. As the carbon dioxide levels go up, the protein in the plants tends to go down. Last year, a study in Nature found that wheat and rice grown outside under higher concentrations of CO2 both had reduced levels of zinc and iron, as well as protein.
"A new study published in recent weeks was another reminder that not only can increased CO2 be a problem for food security through climate change, but it can also directly impact the nutritional value of crops. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, scientists looked closely at the amount of nitrogen - a proxy for protein - in plants growing at atmospheric levels of CO2 similar to those we’re heading for in the middle part of this century. The study examined data from a series of experiments run independently in countries including the US, Italy, Germany, New Zealand and China, where open air croplands, grasslands and forests are subjected to increased levels of CO2 (usually by adding the gas to the experimental areas through pipes).
"Like previous studies, this one also found that while increased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere helped some plants grow faster, it also cut the amount of nitrogen (protein) in plants. But this study also found the reduction in protein happened even for those plants that didn’t get a growth boost from the added CO2. The crops covered in the study were rice, wheat and sorghum – all key sources of protein in the world’s food supply. ... But just how much less protein do those plants have? The study suggests a figure of about 10 per cent. The IPCC report on climate impacts pointed to several studies that found cereals grown under higher CO2 conditions had less protein. One study on wheat, rice, barley and potatoes grown at higher CO2 levels found that protein was reduced by between 10 and 14 per cent."
Read the full article: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/planet-oz/2015/jun/17/how-fossil-...


After reading Gaia's Garden, I was convinced that the compost pile was a waste of effort for myself. You have to pile the kitchen scraps up somewhere, at a bare minimum, to create compost. Then you have to apply that compost somewhere, at least for it to be of some use to you. Last season I dumped a five gallon bucket full of kitchen scraps into a simple compost bin, and covered it up with straw or mulch or weeds, and repeated all season long. I probably dumped 20 buckets onto a heap that stayed at about 3 feet in diameter and about 3 feet tall...all year. The compost was literally being eaten by the soil life, and I imagine it became so rich in that place that nutrients began leaching into the sub soil, into the water table, and away. While this situation is certainly better than sending all of that biomass to the landfill, it wasn't much of a yield for me. I ended up with one wheel barrow load of compost that I applied to one bed. All of that effort just for one garden beds worth of amendments. Granted, any chance to participate in any kind of garden alchemy, I'm game, but this seemed too...inefficient for my liking. I've since converted from composting in piles above ground, to pit composting.
Pit composting is an idea I can get behind. It's simple, effective, and it minimizes work on my part which frees me up for other things (like telling my son no, and stop that, and put your wiener up). It certainly isn't a method for everyone. Dig the hole deep enough, and cover it up, and even dogs will leave the mess alone. You can literally compost anything you want (pending it's actually compostable in the first place). You won't have to concern yourself with nitrogen/carbon ratios, moisture, or oxygen content. No turning of a pile, no checking of temperatures with compost thermometers, no worrying about a pile bursting into flames, no worrying about unwanted volunteers sprouting up, no concern for attracting varmints, and no obnoxious smells to piss the neighbors off.
|Dig a hole|
|Dump 5 gallon bucket full of kitchen scraps in hole|
|here you can see that I dug the hole on the down hill side of a berm|
|Allow local feral fauna to inspect and taste kitchen scrap slop, to determine it's of no interest|
|Fill hole back in|


Workshops to disseminate the available technology appropriate technology with great potential in Bolivia, but little dissemination, disclosure and dissemination, the best way to begin is through workshops. The aim of these workshops is to train people in the design, installation, and project proposal for the dissemination of biogas digesters. The workshops are raised intensively with a duration of four days. The first day covers the biological concepts that govern the natural system, are given the keys and parameters for their design according to the objective of the digester (biogas generation, production of fertilizer or organic waste management for environmental criteria). Besides inviting people with experience in biogas projects Fermenters, fertilizer management, etc.. to share their experiences with attendees.The second day is the most interesting since the participants moved to a rural community close to the installation of a digester. Previously the family has already built the home where they hold the fermenter. During a morning working with participants and family in the installation step by step, from the fermenter. This day serves as a practical lesson to the workshop, not only in technology but also in training the family in its construction, operation and maintenance. And the third day classes are given on the implementation of projects, their identification, planning, budgeting and method of dissemination and implementation. In the afternoon, in a panel discussion among all participants, it raises the financing options and sustainability of this technology in the medium term in Bolivia. Besides performing a national mapping of the first projects to coordinate the institutions participating in the workshop.From these workshops, several institutions that decide to incorporate the family of low-cost biogas digesters in rural development programs. It is important to initially subsidize the technology.


Whether you’re essential gardening tools your very first garden or you’re a seasoned homesteader, every gardening enthusiast needs a tool kit. We asked some expert horticulturists what essential tools they couldn’t live without, and here are the ones they recommended.
Pruning shears—also known as secateurs—are a must for trimming leaves, cutting back stems and flowers, and shaping plants. They come in different sizes and styles, but the most important feature is that they have sharp blades for clean cuts. Look for shears with a locking mechanism to keep them from accidentally opening during use and to prevent fingers from getting caught in the blades.
Must-Have Gardening Tools: Building Your Toolkit for a Thriving Garden
A garden trowel is useful for digging, loosening soil, aerating, transplanting, and weeding. Select a garden trowel with a solid, comfortable handle and a durable steel or cast aluminum head that resists corrosion. Look for one that has a narrow blade for digging into rocky or compacted soil, or one with a broader blade for loosening larger areas. It’s also a good idea to have a hand cultivator or weeder on hand to get those pesky weeds before they become out of control.
If you plan on weeding or tending your garden regularly, consider investing in a kneeler or gardening stool to save your back from unnecessary strain. You can find a wide variety of options, from lightweight garden stools that fold for easy storage to ergonomic models that adjust to fit your height. This one from WORX has a cult following for its comfort and ability to double as a wheelbarrow.


Organic waste is biological waste that is currently disposed in landfills mixed with other household waste streams. be'’ah finalized feasibility study for establishing biogas plants at the Barka landfill with Sultan Qaboos University and the Omani Agriculture Association. Anaerobic digestion is a biological technology used for biogas production as an alternative source of energy. The process also produces digestate that can be used to produce high-quality organic fertilizer. Biogas then can be used for electricity production or to be upgraded to a biofuel. A BOT business model is to be adopted for commissioning the biogas plant.


2 edition of European agriculture in 1965 found in the catalog.
European agriculture in 1965
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There are some things money just can’t buy.
And a big black trash bag full of fresh mustard greens.
Love, we all know about.
Greens, not so much.
Of course, you can buy greens, but as I was blanching the towering pile of greens on my counter to freeze today, I realized I could never have bought these particular greens.
True: you can buy greens in the produce section of the grocery store. Lettuce, definitely. Kale, maybe. Collards, even. But probably not mustard greens.
You might be able to get them at natural food store, Whole Foods maybe, on a good day, or the local natural foods store. And if you’re lucky enough to have a fabulous farmer’s market like mine, you’ll be able to get them there as well. Or, you could grow them yourself But if you want a whole big black trash bag full of them, you’d have to have a lot of space in the garden.
Last week, I was at the Callaway Community Cannery, a place that’s been open since 1945 for local folks in Franklin County, Va. to can their greens – along with their tomatoes, applesauce, venison, beef, you name it. I’d already been told that people there share their bounty with one another, and they share the work of preserving it. If you finish cutting up your potatoes and you’re waiting for your soup to be finished before you pack it into jars and place it in the ginormous pressure canner, you go over and help the 90-year-old gentleman who is smashing up his apples in the strainer and packing it into his jars. You swap recipes with your neighbor, and share advice about tin cans vs mason jars. You let your friend know when you’re slaughtering the pigs, and offer her a ham. I overheard all these transactions the day I visited the cannery.
Frances and her friend, Shirley, were there canning greens, and when she heard I loved greens she said, “Come with me.” Then she took me out to her car, where I saw more greens in one place than I think I’ve ever seen. There was the big black trash bag, along with those black speckled pots – enormous ones -- full of cooked greens ready to can. Frances cans a lot, and besides the greens, she’d brought chickens to can the day I saw her. She gives more than half of her canned goods away to neighbors who don’t have easy access to fresh food. She is one giving person.
In fact, when she found out I wouldn’t be able to come by and see her garden and get some fresh greens straight from the source (I’d told her I was envious of a garden that could grow that many greens) she gave some of those greens from the back of her car, stuffing a quart jar full of the cooked ones, and cramming fresh ones into a re-usable shopping bag I had in my car.
These are the sweetest, tenderest greens I’ve ever eaten. Thank you Frances.
Money can’t buy that kinda greens. And it can’t buy this kind of community.


Food Not Bombs is a global grassroots movement aiming to defend and reclaim community, sovereignty and food justice from the jaws of poverty and war.
Food Not Bombs collects surplus food that would elsewise go to waste from farmers, gardeners, grocers, bulk stores, bakers and kind folk cleaning out their pantries.
We also garden, we glean, we wildcraft and we work to connect people with skills and opportunities needed to take direct action to empower greater food security.
Food Not Bombs cooks together every week using the food that we have gathered.
We share the knowledge, skills and curiosity we each have with one another in the kitchen.
It’s a collaborative food art jam-and everyone’s invited. We prepare healthy, locally sourced,
Food Not Bombs shares FREE FOOD with anyone who is hungry in accessible, public spaces.
We offer a large free community feast all year long on Monday nights.
On Wednesday evenings from late May to late November, FNB also hosts a weekly community potluck where we prepare food grown in our garden and others bring food to share as well .
FNB also prepares free food to offer at community celebrations, demonstrations and upon request for free food for social justice events.


What actually is linen?
Fun facts about linen
Before the advent of cotton, flax, the flax fiber from which linen fabric can be made, was in some parts of Europe the only natural fiber used in the clothing industry. The only other alternatives were animal products (wool, leather, silk or skins).
Because linen can be grown without any problems in our climate, there are only short transport routes. These are one of the reasons for the low CO2 emissions.
The flax plant is naturally sustainable as it hardly needs any fertilizer or pesticides. Organic linen is grown with alternating crop rotation, which is a natural protection against pests and fungi.
In the production of organic linen, the flax is left in the field and natural bacteria and fungal organisms break down the fibers until they can be processed.
Linen absorbs up to 35% humidity and quickly releases it back into the environment. Linen therefore has a cooling effect and still remains dry.
Linen is extremely resistant to dirt - the fibers of the flax are very smooth and trap little air. This also makes linen lint-free, antistatic and bactericidal.
The word "canvas" is not an accidental word creation, but "linen fabric" is actually used for the covering.
The fiber flax is obtained from the linen plant (common flax). The linen plant is an annual, grassy plant and belongs to the bast family. It has been cultivated as a native plant in Europe since ancient times, so it has a tradition that goes back thousands of years.
With organic linen, the fibers are obtained by what is known as dew roasting. This process is extremely environmentally friendly, since many nutrients are returned to the soil in this way. Here, the flax is left on the field after cutting and natural bacteria and fungal organisms take over the decomposition processes. Turning the flax regularly ensures that it is evenly decomposed. This process takes longer than the decomposition via water roasting in conventional production, but is significantly more environmentally friendly.
Fabrics made from linen are more resilient and robust than fabrics made from cotton of the same thickness. Linen can absorb 35% humidity and releases it well into the environment. Linen therefore has a cooling effect and is ideal for summer clothing.
Linen and the environment
Linen is a very sustainable natural fiber. Since linen can thrive very well in the European climate, there are no long transport routes, so that CO2 emissions remain low. The water requirement for the production of linen is significantly less than for the production of the same amount of cotton. The natural rain in the cultivation areas is sufficient for plant growth, so that no additional irrigation is necessary.
In addition, organic linen is planted in alternating crop rotation (e.g. with mustard and clover), which protects the soil and effectively prevents pest and fungal infestation, so that the use of pesticides and plant protection products can be dispensed with. The above-mentioned dew roasting means that important nutrients are already returned to the soil during fiber production, so that less fertilization is necessary.
As a natural fibre, linen is completely biodegradable because it consists of cellulose.
Since flax is a very smooth fibre, it is difficult for dirt to settle on it - linen is therefore downright dirt-repellent and also lint-free. It is ideal for the warmer months of the year, as it has a cooling effect on the skin and is comfortable to wear because little air is trapped and moisture exchange can take place so well. Since the flax fibers constantly absorb and release moisture from the environment, the fabric is almost completely antistatic.
The flax fiber itself is extremely tear-resistant, which makes linen significantly more robust than cotton, but linen fabric creases more quickly. Since linen inhibits bacteria and can bind up to 35% moisture, linen is considered to be naturally germicidal and hygienic. The material even neutralizes odors and is also hypoallergenic, making it ideal for allergy sufferers with sensitive skin.
Linen care instructions
Linen should not be washed warmer than 30 degrees on a gentle cycle. Since linen fabric does not like rubbing, you should avoid using the dryer and only fill the washing machine halfway. Linen is best dried outdoors in the shade so that the color does not fade. Linen likes to "float", so if possible add extra water with a water+ button.
If your machine does not have a gentle cycle, please use the wool program with the usual low spin speed.
It is possible to iron linen if you don't like the usual slightly creased linen look - the best way to do this is to place a damp cloth between the fabric and the iron. Linen is then insensitive to high temperatures and can be ironed at up to 200 degrees - the only thing the material does not like is dry heat.
Properly cared for, a linen textile remains dimensionally stable and lastingly beautiful for a long time!
Linen Sewing Instructions
In addition to woven linen, Danisch Pur also offers linen knitwear. This is knitted unlike most linen fabrics on the market which are woven. This makes the fabric softer and more pliable and stretches slightly.
Can be sewn with a universal needle and a stretchable stitch or the overlock. Suitable patterns are cuts for fabrics that only stretch slightly, such as sweatshirts, or cuts for woven fabrics, which can then be sewn slightly tighter. The linen knit is stretchable, but not suitable for cuffs. We therefore recommend cuts where the cut-outs are sewn or hemmed, for example with facing. For skirts or the like, we recommend working in an elastic band or working with cuffs.
The linen woven fabric should also be sewn with a universal needle and trimmed (preferably before washing).


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|Buy early; Xmas tree shortage hits area|
Recession, drought get blame for poor supply that could last for years
By Tom Pantera
That tree you will put presents under this Christmas might cost you a bit more - and you'd better hurry if you want to find a real one.
A shortage of trees is expected nationally this year, a problem a decade in the making.
National media accounts are blaming the shortage, in part, on the Great Recession. Starting in 2007, growers began planting fewer trees during the slumping economy. And now, when those trees would have been mature and ready for gifts, not as many are available.
One local grower has seen such a run on his stock that his sales season will be cut in half.
Bill and Wendy Hainstock, who grow and sell trees near Delmar, normally stop selling trees on the weekend before Christmas. But the couple said their business, Hainstock Christmas Trees, is now closed for the season, the earliest it has closed in more than 25 years.
"I'm short of product this year," he reported.
By last weekend - he was open only on weekends or by appointment - he had about 50 trees left; in a normal year he would have 100 to 150.
Hainstock doesn't blame the shortage on the economy, but on that traditional farmer's bugbear - weather.
Tree planting was depressed by drought eight or nine years ago, he said.
But while he has fewer trees, he hasn't raised his prices.
"I've always kept my prices the same," Hainstock said. "I haven't changed my prices in the last 10 or 15 years."
But he noted that prices in other places in the area are $10 to $20 a tree higher.
Some growers already are sold out.
Michael Bauer of Timber Creek near Long Grove sold out in three days over Thanksgiving weekend
"I've had increasing demand each year," Bauer said, "and I've not been able to expand production."
In fact, this is the third year he has sold out in one weekend. Before that, he was able to operate for three weekends, he said.
"My issue is my demand is growing, even though I don't advertise," he said.
Nationally, the two states that grow the most Christmas trees had different problems with Mother Nature.
North Carolina growers reported their crop was hurt by drought, while Oregon's output suffered from wildfires, according to GWD Forestry.
While Canadian growers are stepping in to help supply the U.S., GWD reported, a lack of available quality seedlings will mean the shortage of popular-sized Christmas trees is likely to continue through at least 2025.
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The outcome of the roasted coffee bean begins the moment the coffee tree is planted. Once it has been meticulously cared for, and a premium fruit is harvested, its game on.
There are so many variables that come onto play from the ripeness of the cherry to the method of processing to storage, shipping, and finally getting popped into the roaster here at Eysal’s. It is a long journey from seed to cup. Our suppliers are leaders in the industry and have proven tract records for the utmost care of their product and they all promote sustainability and good working relationships with the coffee farmer all around.
All beans act and react differently during the roasting process. Accordingly, I roast all beans specifically tailored to their country of origin, processing method and our preference of roast. Each coffee producing country has many different varietals of coffee from classic Bourbon to Caturra to Typica and most vary their processing methods. Washed coffees are different than semi-washed coffees are different that naturally dry processed coffees. The cup characteristics are unique between them all, and I roast our coffees specifically tailored to this.


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The NEST+m greenLab is a greenhouse and science lab on the roof of NEST+m, a K-12 gifted and talented public school in lower Manhattan. The project was commissioned by the school’s PTA to provide a facility for students to learn through inquiry, about plants, food systems, ecology and the science of sustainable cities. The proposed structure is a 2500 sqft steel gridshell clad in inflated ETFE pillows, making it lightweight, optimized for solar irradiation and insulated for all season use. We are proposing it be a Net Zero project, employing photovoltaic panels, evaporative cooling, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting and other systems. A range of plant growing facilities will be provided for, including aquaponic grow beds and fish tanks, NFT grow beds, and vine crop systems. Support systems will include composting, worm cultivation, pest control and a climate monitoring station. The project is currently in Schematic Design and is expected to be open to students by the fall term of 2014.


Mature Size The preferred Elberta peach grows to a peak of 15–25′ and a range of around 15–20′ at maturity. The dwarf quantity grows to a top of 8–10′ with a spread of as much as 10′.
Beside above, how long does it take for Elberta peach to endure fruit? three to four years
Beside above, are Elberta peaches good?
Elberta peach timber provide you with large, candy peaches that are ideal for canning, snacking and baking. The fruit are stunning as well as delicious, ripening to a deep, golden yellow with a pink blush.
Does Elberta peach need a pollinator?
Elberta peach bushes (Prunus persica) are self-pollinating types that produce juicy, yellow-fleshed fruits. Now not all peach trees are self-pollinators, yet because Elbertas have female and male parts inside their flowers, they do no longer need bees or neighboring timber to create pollen within the blooms.
What are the tastiest peaches?
The Best Peach to Purchase for Every Event The Tried-and-True Classic: Yellow Peaches. The Finest for Simple Dining + Mild, Candy Flavor: White Peaches. The Best Peaches for Baking: Freestone Peaches. The Finest Peaches for Canning and Preserving: Clingstone Peaches.
What style of peach is the sweetest?
Elberta is a normal variety prized for its sweet style and large fruit size. This is a classic peach with a peachy-orange outside blushed with a little red.
Are Elberta peaches hang free?
Peaches are categorised as either freestone or clingstone, based on how firmly the flesh grips the inner pit. Most commercially canned peaches belong to the clingstone group. Elberta peaches are categorized as freestone, based on their less secure attachment to the stone. “We have not grown Elberta peaches in years.”
What is the best peach tree to plant?
Best Peaches for Warm Climates In case you live in USDA zones 9 or 10, you should plant a low-chill peach variety, The California Infrequent Fruit Growers Organization has a suggested record of low-chill peaches. With two exceptions, they are yellow freestone peaches.
What are the fastest growing fruit trees?
Here are 12 speedy developing fruit bushes and greens to plant at your home: Peach tree. One of the fastest developing fruit trees is the Peach tree. Coconut Tree. Apple Tree. Pear Tree. Apricot tree. Cherry Tree. Creating radishes. Eco-friendly onions.
What is a Elberta peach?
One of the hottest peach trees, Prunus persica ‘Elberta’ is an heirloom quantity from the 1870s, decorated with profuse, fragrant, purple blossoms in early-mid spring. They’re adopted by using large, yellow freestone peaches, flushed with pink in mid-late summer.
How much water does a peach tree need in step with day?
The complete minimal water requirement for mature peach timber is ready 36 inches in step with year. Under common stipulations a mature peach tree requires approximately 35 – forty gallons of water consistent with day during July and August.
How much water does a peach tree need?
On average, mature peach trees require a minimum of 36 inches of water according to year. The School of California says that in the summertime growing season, peach trees in gentle climates want both daily drip irrigation or a significant sprinkler spraying each 3 weeks. In hot weather, watering each week or two suffices.
Where do the best peaches come from?
According to USDA reports, the tip 10 peach-producing states in 2018 were, in order, California, South Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Washington, Michigan, New York and West Virginia, which positioned out 6,500 lots of the fruit.
How are you able to inform if peaches are ripe?
How to Inform While a Peach Is Ripe For Dining Listed below are some tips to tell while a peach is ripe and ready to be eaten: It has a sweet smell. It’s somewhat soft. If the peach is company to the touch, it isn’t ready. It’s the right color. A ripe peach has a dark yellow color. It’s the right shape. A peach will become circular because it ripens.
What are the kinds of peaches?
Nectarine Saturn Peach
Can puppies devour peaches?
Yes, the fruit of a peach is safe for puppies to eat, yet proceed with caution. Don’t share canned peaches with your puppy as they incorporate an incredibly excessive quantity of sugar and may cause dissatisfied to the digestive system. No pits! Observe that the pit of a peach involves a cyanide compound that’s toxic to dogs.
How large do dwarf peaches get?
They grow approximately two-thirds the scale of standard-size peach trees, between 12 and 20 toes tall depending at the variety. A semi-dwarf peach tree lives about 15 to twenty years. Those smaller peach trees produce fruit at a younger age than widespread trees.
How do you pick peaches from a tree?
Ripe peaches will lose their green firmness and they will “give” slightly whilst gently squeezed. You may test the firmness of a ripe peach while it’s still at the tree. If the peaches are still hard once you squeeze them, they want more time to ripen on the tree. Verify returned in a few days.


Since the origin of this blog, I have gotten questions from several readers asking me what I value most (about natural living) and what I’d suggest as a jumping off place to someone who wants to make some changes but feels overwhelmed with where to start.
First, let me emphasize that my motivation for natural living came from our struggle with infertility. It was the driving force for MANY changes, but most importantly diet.
The definition of food to me five years ago was VERY different than my definition of food today. Five years ago, I loved anything processed (pasta, pizza, cereal, etc) and lots of dairy. Today, I only eat whole foods (and sadly, no dairy). I choose not to buy anything processed. REAL food is medicine. Man made food/factory produced food is the opposite.
Let me back up by saying that I am a Christian. I believe God called us to care for the land and the people around us. What you buy is voting for the farmer or factory who produced the food. Do you want to support the farmer who cares lovingly for his animals, allowing them to roam free on pasture and see the sun, or the farmer who is looking at the bottom dollar. Do you want to eat the chicken who roams free and sees sun or the chicken who is being squashed into a building too many other chickens, never seeing the light of day? I choose to support local farmers who treat the land and animals with love. The result of such passion and old fashion agricultural practices is food that is way more nourishing than the other. The taste is better too. Same goes for produce. Do you want to eat an apple covered in pesticide over one that’s used natural farming practices to deter pests? I prefer the clean apple and supporting that orchard that has produced the organic apple. Our air and bodies can thank these farmers for not polluting our air, our soil, or our bodies with these known poisons.
There are a lot of ways to look at the food you are buying.
As for produce, I try to buy organic whenever possible. If it’s an item not on the dirty dozen list or a high pesticide crop; its ok to skip the organic BUT make sure it’s not GMO (the produce code starts with an 8 for GMO produce).
I buy grassfed beef and pastured poultry from local farmers. You can buy 1/4 of a cow for a great price in this area (Lancaster County, PA).
I buy eggs from local farms that have not been pasteurized. I look for soy free and organic. During the summer I pay $2.75/dozen. Lately I pay $5/dozen for eggs that have bright orange yolks. To me, it’s worth it. Some people buy starbucks coffee; I buy eggs. It comes back to what you value. The nutrients in the egg yolks far outweigh the coffee in my opinion. (I like coffee)
If you eat grains or nuts, look into how to properly prepare them on the Weston A Price website or the Nourishing Traditions book.
As for fish: my verdict is still out due to all the recent ocean disasters.
My journey into whole foods has been gradual. It can be overwhelming to think about all the changes that need to be made. Each of us is on a journey. REAL food is a good place to start pursuing all things natural. It’s still a journey I’m pursuing and growing in. Being on the GAPS diet, I make everything. It’s exhausting, but it’s worth it.


Zen Moon AcupunctureLisa Grundhoffer-Gliedt LAc, DAIM, MBA
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Around the Farm
The merger of Lisa’s passion for Chinese medicine, along with Tony’s farming and renovation interests were the foundation for the start of Zen Moon Organic Farm.
During these last several years, there has been a great deal of behind-the-scenes efforts related to the setup of the farm, with great feedback from our preliminary lab test results and customers. With those startup days now behind us, we look forward to the next phases of our expansion.
The crops that we have successfully trialed to date are now being divided and transplanted into other areas of the farm, for increased crop sizes to come. We have completed many renovations, related to our storage, packaging, and nursery areas. Up next on our to do list is the ground breaking of our expanded drying facility, which will be operational for our fall 2020 harvesting.
About The Business
We are now a USDA, CDFA, Certified Organic Farm, inspected annually by Organic Certifiers Inc. We are located in Northern California in the city of Brentwood, which is in the core agricultural area of Contra Costa County.
Our 10-acre property has been in the family for over two decades, and we are now entering our 5th year, restructuring it for organic farming. We are focused on providing high-quality organic products, going directly from our farm to your home. We are a small family business, so we personally interact with and value every customer.
Being part of such a labor-intensive venture that must compete against larger imported products with much lower costs of doing business, we are constantly reinvesting in our business to become as efficient as possible. It is an endless balance, all about the Yin and Yang.
We are focused on providing the highest quality, domestically grown, certified organic products. Our customers are those who value organically grown items, want to know where they originated from, and how they were processed.
Our use of social media is intended to be used in conjunction with this website. Our Facebook page can be accessed through the social media tab located above. We invite you to follow us on both pages. Our hope is that communicating to you, the events around the farm, a bit of our personal backgrounds, along with our business experiences, will give you a better understanding of us and the products we grow for you!


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6/30 Calling all cherry lovers! These next few weeks are prime for cherries. These beautiful bing cherries are coming from Washington State where the higher altitudes, volcanic soil and cooler climate make this growing area the best in the world for cherries. You will find these cherries to be bigger, darker in color, crunchier (I like a crunchy cherry, hard on the outside, sweet and juicy on the inside), and a much richer cherry flavor. Tip: Remember to only rinse your cherries just before using, because cherries act like a sponge absorbing water, making them mushy and watering down the flavor if you rinse them to far ahead of time. You will also find the lowest prices of the year on cherries as well. I would be remiss not to mention blueberries as well as the flavor is great and they are coming from New Jersey.


Michiti is a co-operative located in Kaffa in West Ethiopia. Traditionally coffee in this area has been natural processed where most of it ended up as commercial quality coffee. For the past 2 years Technoserve, a NGO funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, has helped several co-operatives implement modern washing and processing techniques. This has lead to a discovery of great coffees which have very different profiles than the classic washed Ethiopian cofees from Sidamo and Yirga Cheffe.
We cupped through a lot of coffees from this area this year. Even though the coffees are from a small micro region, they all cupped very different, but we found the coffee from Michiti to consistently be the best one on every cupping table. As the coffee is made up of small batches of cherries from several hundred smallholder farmers and is also grown in semi wild and wild forests, it is difficult to know what variety it consists of. The coffee is traditionally grown using organic practices, but this co-operative is not certified as a producer of organic coffee.
Union: Kaffa Forest Coffee Farmers Co-operative union
Lot size: 1200 kg
Producer: Several smallholders
Harvest: December 2011
Origin: Chena, Kaffa, Ethiopia.
Growing conditions: About 1885 m.s.l. in volcanic soil. Coffee is grown in wild forests and semi-wild forests.
Botanical variety: Heirloom “Native Kaffa”
Process: The coffee is hand picked by the farmers and their families. After delivering the coffee to the co-operative it is then de-pulped and mechanically de-mucilaged. The parchment is soaked for about 10 hours overnight before it is dried on african elevated drying tables. Parchment is continuously sorted during drying to eliminate defects. After drying the coffee is kept in conditioning bags for two weeks before it is stored in warehouses before milling and exporting. The coffee is shipped and stored in grain pro bags.
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Welcome home Vets!!! We are proud of you and your service to our country. In appreciation of your service, and as an opportunity to make a SLO transition back to your community at a pace that is right for you, you are welcome to stop by the SLO Creek Farms apple orchard/organic garden to poke around in the entire orchard and organic farm as well as in garden beds dedicated specifically to returning veterans. It is an ideal place to reconnect with what is right about our world and community. It is also a family spot to hang out in/ to chill out, to run, play, pick, and grow.
This is an entirely organic garden, so please respect the need to use only organic seeds, plants, sprays, fertilizers. Contact Andrew Roderiquez, Vet Center, 805-782-9101 to get more information
If you are interested, just come to SLO Creek Farms anytime during the day. They are located off San Luis Bay Drive off the 101 at 6455 Monte Rd., San Luis Obispo, 93401. We currently have have two garden beds designated for returning Vets. Just enter the property on Monte Rd, and park inside the entrance. Walk toward the back of the large garden (across from the barn on Monte) and you will see the Community Garden and an American flag in one of the garden beds. Vets meet every Friday from 8:30-10:00 AM.


Being a gardener not only demands you to take care of your plants but also the entire place. When the spring arrives after a cold winter season, a garden will always be ready to do some cleaning. The fallen branches, leaves, and debris will need a clean up to make space for your native plants to start growing back. Here are some quick tips for cleaning the garden for spring and summer.
Take out mulch and prune
First thing you should do is to take out any annual deal plants from the soil. The perennial plants need pruning as they will not look good during spring. Some of the perennials also die during winter and get decomposed to the ground. When you start with the new batch of plans, take off the previous waste that has zero chances of growing.
Prune woody perennials
Some woody plants in your garden will need annual trimming. Shrubs with woody stems need their branches trimmed every spring as the leaves only bloom on fresh branches, and the old ones simply occupy space. Cutting these woody branches will save the nutrients of the plant entirely for the new branches.
Trim evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials
Some of the plants will need tidying up even when they are evergreen. You may need to trim back these plants back in shape as they can unnecessarily occupy a lot of space. Spring is the best time to cut down the leaves and branches that are not needed.
Take care of roses
Roses are plants that need the right care to be able to grow. Spring rose majorly depends on the climate condition and the right pruning of leaves that trick the plants to start growing again. One can realize the rose plants going dormant when the legs begin to plump up.
Pick a time to prune
Before you start pruning off the trees and plants, learn about them and when is the time for them to bloom. If you are too late, you are pruning the flowers that were supposed to grow this season. The spring-blooming trees and shrubs can set their flower buds in the summer of last year before blooming.
Fertilize the evergreens
Refresh the evergreen plants with new fertilizers. They may not need much attention from you throughout the year, but spring is the time that you pay some extra attention to them. If the soil is healthy and well-fertilized, you will not need to pay attention to your evergreens for the rest of the year.
Start weeding and composting
It is the right time to take action against weed. Due to the damp soil, it will be much easier for you to take our weed seedlings. Do not compost the weeds as they can become trouble later in the year. Use what you clean up from the garden to create a fresh compost and dispose of any previous year material that can cause a problem to your plants.


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You know all of those shiny, tender black seeds inside a papaya you see when you cut it in half, that resemble fish roe, that most people scoop out and toss in the garbage? Those seeds are easy to grow. Place them on paper napkins and allow to dry for about three days. In the photo above I sprinkled a handful of the seeds directly into that container, and covered with a thin layer of dirt. The seeds needed two things to sprout: daily water and at least a few hours of sun. Don’t over water- mist the topsoil daily. The trees in the photo are a few years old. Don’t water log the seeds but don’t let them dry out. In the winter it was in the greenhouse. Now it’s outside where it flourishes in the Mobile subtropical climate and the abundance of rain. Next time you eat a papaya, try saving the seeds and grow your own tree. It cost nothing but a little healthy effort. Select the papaya image below to buy dried papaya fruit snacks.


Late Fall Tips for a Beautiful Home Garden in Hampton Roads
Prep the garden of your home in Hampton Roads with a few tips to ensure its beauty in warmer seasons. While the temperatures may feel chilly to us, many types of plants use this time of year to establish themselves and grow strong. Take advantage of this season; your garden will thank you with beautiful blooms.
Late autumn gardening tips
- Plant spring bulbs. Those gorgeous posies who pop out every spring need to be planted now for best results. Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and crocuses are spring blooming bulbs that relish being planted during this time of year. Be sure to follow specific planting instructions for each of the varieties.
- Shred leaves for compost. When gathering fallen leaves, remember to store them so they can feed the plants. Sprinkle light layers of shredded leaves in flower beds, around shrubs, perennials and even young trees to encourage growth.
- Plant winter annuals. Just because the days are cold and windy, doesn't mean some pretty plants won't grow. Pansies come in bold shades like orange, purple, yellow, red and white; they all do quite well in winter. Ornamental cabbage is another cool weather annual that makes a statement in Hampton Roads.
- Lightly prune. Carefully cut back perennials, crape myrtles, fruit trees, azaleas and more. Don't forget to lightly prune roses, but save heavier pruning for spring.
- Apply mulch. A top layer of mulch can work wonders when it comes to insulating plants as temperatures drop below freezing. Think organic materials like bark, straw, moss, leaves or wood shavings to keep everything hydrated.
Fall is the perfect time to enliven your home garden in Hampton Roads, and with a little help you can ensure blooms and buds abound.
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The live experimentar included IKEA taking 2 of its own plants and installing them at the school, where one plant was fed compliments and words of support, while the other was verbally bullied with despiteful words. The trainees were motivated to tape their own voices to share their love with the very first plant and offer words of criticism to the 2nd, either initially hand or by means of social networks interaction. Después 30 días, the outcomes promoted themselves — while the complimented plant continued to prosper, the bullied plant was noticeably having a hard time, and looking dull with saggy brown leaves.
Both plants were dealt with strictly the exact same: with the very same quantity water. Exposed with of fertiliser, water and sunshine. The only distinction being, we stated words of criticism to one plant, and words of support to the other, for a period of 30 días. By the end of the experiment, the remarkable outcomes promoted themselves.
What would take place if you bullied a plant for 30 días directamente?
IKEA chose to evaluate it out to assist raise awareness around Anti-Bullying Day on 4th May in the Middle East
They positioned 2 of their plants in a school
Where one plant was fed compliments and words of support
While the other was verbally bullied with despiteful words
Both plants were dealt with strictly the exact same
They both got the exact same quantity of sunshine, fertilizer and water
The end result promotes itself
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If you’re anything like me, you likely find yourself filling your fridge with more food than you can possibly consume. It’s not intentional, but somehow I always end up eating out more frequently than I initially anticipated. The most frustrating part is having to discard perfectly good food that was still fresh just a few days ago. However, nowadays, I’m making an effort to improve my eating habits, reduce waste, and save some money in the process!
Ripe tomatoes are among the foods that can spoil before we have a chance to eat them, but after reading this, you’ll reconsider letting it happen again.
Instead of purchasing new tomatoes from the store, you have the option to grow your own at home.
Within a few weeks, the YouTube channel “The Wannabe Homesteader” successfully cultivated tomatoes by utilizing only a pot, soil, and old tomatoes.
- Begin by cutting some overly ripe tomatoes into slices.
- Place the tomato slices into a pot that is filled with soil, and then add a small amount of soil to cover the slices.
- Water occasionally and wait for 7-14 days. You will notice the emergence of tomato plants.
- Select the largest and fully grown tomato plants and transfer them to a different pot.
Watch this video to see how simple it is
I never considered growing tomato plants from overripe tomatoes, and I suppose I’m not the only one.
Remember to share this tip with your friends on Facebook! Let’s work together to decrease food waste and savor delicious homegrown tomatoes!


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Started as a passion project, Expat. Roasters led by their award-winning head barista Shae Macnamara, Expat. Roasters are working hard to foster the burgeoning coffee and barista community of Bali. Introducing the culture of making a good brew across the island, one cup at a time.
We work closely with local Indonesian producers and farmers to source the finest quality beans. Working directly with the farmers within 40 kilometers from our roastery, We are hands on with over 50 farming families. This allows us to experiment with processing methods and farming technique to ultimately produce the best coffee available. Over 95% of our beans are sourced within Indonesia with a small amount of specialty coffee hand selected from our global brokers.
"The perfect bean is combination of both art and science - recognising a superior product from the point it’s hand picked to the myriad of scientific processes that determine its final flavour. It’s a delicated balance of hands, head (and heart)".
– Shae Macnamara
Our team member have backgrounds ranging from renewable energy to corporate social responsibility and waste management to brand management.


Report from Kaamran Rashid Bhat;
DUBAI, DECEMBER 08: A delegation of farmers, growers, businessmen and government officials from Jammu and Kashmir, with an aim to promote horticulture produce of Union Territory in the international market and tap the Gulf trade, is participating in the UAE- India Food Security Summit 2020 being held from 7th to 10th of December.
Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir government, is leading the delegation to the event, which will be attended by prominent businessmen, investors and representatives of public sector organisations, business enterprises and institutions from both India and the UAE.
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Organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Invest India, the event brings several key stakeholders from both the countries on one platform to share their experiences, deliberate on solutions and explore ways to further increase the collaboration in the food security sector.
The J&K official delegation besides Principal Secretary Horticulture comprises of Director Horticulture Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Agriculture Economist, Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmer’s Welfare, Jammu, K K Sharma and Additional Secretary Horticulture Department, Jahangir Hashmi besides progressive growers and traders of apple and food industry.
The summit will see discussions and presentations on food processing, equipment and technology, dairy product development and infrastructure including development of logistics and integrated cold chains, regulatory requirements for imports, investments into food parks, agro-processing clusters, infrastructure development for fishing harbours and showcase milestones by Indian companies in aquaculture, hydroponics, saline irrigation and agritech-vertical farming besides business to business, Government to business, Government to Government meetings and exchange of some MOUs with various multi-national companies of UAE, fruit show and B2B meetings are also expected during the event.
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A bushel of corn is not measured in ears of corn but in pounds, 56 pounds to be exact. Although this may seem like simple math it gets much more in depth than that. If you have 4 acres of corn planted that would be approximately 400 bushels of corn! But even if you have only one bushel of corn it can do quite a lot. It can create 1.5lbs of corn oil or even up to 400 cans of soda!
What is Corn?
Let’s start off with getting back to the basics. What exactly is corn? Many people wonder if it is a fruit, a vegetable, or a grain. With many people believing a tomato is a fruit we can only be so cautious about labeling other staples within our diets.
Are you ready to have your mind blown? Corn changed categories whether you have it on the cob or not. On the cob corn is considered a vegetable whereas off the cob corn is considered a grain. But that is not the end of the confusion with corn. Corn in popcorn form is considered a fruit due to coming from the seed of the plant.
Nevertheless corn is great to have in your diet, as long as it isn’t always covered in a pound of butter and tons of salt.
Getting even more in depth is the fact that there’s three different kinds of corn; Sweet Corn, Dent Corn, and Flint Corn. Sweet Corn we buy and eat from the grocery store, it is most appealing to the human taste buds. Dent Corn is what is farmed in order to feed livestock, this is generally what they eat throughout the entire year. Lastly, Flint Corn is the popcorn or decorative kind.
Where Did Corn Come From?
Well corn actually came from both North and South America. From here it was domesticated and then spread throughout the world as American’s traveled around. Now it is the most grown crop in the world! Somewhere along the line corn went from nothing to the most important crop in the world.
When and Where to Plant Corn
When looking at starting to grow a new plant, whether it be a crop or a flower, you must start with figuring out when to plant the plant and where to plant it. Corn likes the warmth, it is not a cold season crop. Corn is also an annual which means that it will not regrow the next year, although most people already knew that.
To answer the question of when to plant corn you have to look at your individual area. If you are in a warm area you may be able to plant corn for longer each year or maybe even all year. In order for the corn to succeed when planted the soil must be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Almanac’s generally state that this is about 2 weeks after the last frost of the year.
As for where to plant corn that is pretty standard across all climates. The soil needs to be dark, rich in nutrients, not colder than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and moist. This is generally the best soil for any type of crop or plant you would like to plant. Also keeping the corn in a sunny area that is protected from wind creates perfect conditions for it to thrive.
How to Grow Corn on Your Own
Growing corn could seem fairly straight forward after googling it but in reality it takes a lot of time and effort. That is one reason we should be so thankful that so many farmers grow it every year.
Corn cannot compete well with weeds, it is not a super strong plant and needs help along the way. Once the roots are sturdy in place, after about a month, the corn will have a better chance of fighting off weeds and other growths that come around it.
Never dig too deep around the corn stalks, their roots are not the strongest either. If you damage the roots that could eventually spread to damage the entire stalk and your efforts would’ve been for nothing.
Watering is another must for growing anything, but knowing how much to water is another thing that really matters. Many farmers suggest about 1 inch of water per corn stalk per week. This will make sure it is not overwatered but watered just enough.
Issues While Growing Corn
There are many types of bugs that are attracted to young corn plants and can often hurt them beyond repair. Cutworms, flea beetles, earworms, and more are things that could come and chew holes in the young corn stalks thus stunting their growth or killing them.
In order to fight off these bugs many suggest BT, vegetable oil, dish soap, and water to spray on the ends of each ear of corn every few days. This will kill of the bugs that may be there and push away other bugs that could be coming.
Why is Corn Good for Us?
Like stated above corn, in some forms, is a whole grain. We were all taught in elementary school that whole grains are a part of a balanced diet and should always be included. Whole grains contain lots of minerals, fiber, and vitamins that are needed for your body to function correctly.
Overall corn includes Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, Zinc, Fiber, and Protein. Don’t take this seemingly simple food item for less than it is worth.
Bushels of corn are 56 pounds of vitamin and mineral rich foods that all living things need. This is the reason that so many pests and wild animals are attracted to corn plants which creates all the more reason to protect the corn as discussed above. From a bushel of corn many companies extract many different things, including ethanol, starch, sweetener, and oil. Whether you notice or not you use corn in your everyday life, even if you don’t eat it.


Come pick your own peppers they are Yellow Sweet, Green, Cubenelle, Long Hot and Medium Hot these are all $10.50 a 1/2 bushel. Jalapeño are $1.29 Lb.. Chili Peppers or the super chili peppers are $1.69 Lb.
You can now come to pick your own blue lake and 1/2 runner beans for $.89 a pound. We just opened a new patch so they are beautiful right now. We also have pick your own pickling cucumbers and they are $.69 a pound.


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We maximize the use of our land and extend the growing season using two movable unheated high tunnels, along with organic practices, succession planting and crop rotation allowing us
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- 3 shares available: Spring, Summer, and Fall
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-We donate any left over produce, or csa bags that do not get picked up, to our local food shelf.
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The Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA) program is continuing to support growth in the state’s agricultural industry through an investment in Keith Griffin Farm.
The company is an affiliate of family-owned Luther Griffin Farm, a 7,400-acre farm near Bainbridge, Georgia. With financing from Enhanced Capital, Keith Griffin Farm was able to purchase additional land and install irrigation systems to support this expansion. The new land will grow a variety of seasonal crops including peanuts, corn, and cotton.
The GARJA program has allowed Enhanced Capital to provide rural, small businesses with flexible capital that promotes growth for not only the companies, but also for local economies. Enhanced Capital has opened additional rural growth funds in Utah and Ohio to support businesses like Keith Griffin Farm.
Contact Doug Beekman at email@example.com or 202-531-0404, to learn more about opportunities in Georgia, Utah, and Ohio.


Recent research has brought to light the danger that the herbicide glysophate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp, poses to the human reproductive system. From causing infertility to being present in the womb and now being found in breast milk, Monsanto has indeed infiltrated the reproductive system in a very dangerous way.
Glysophate Causing Infertility
In a study published in 2012, it was shown that RoundUp can affect and deform the formation of embryos of animals. Here’s an excerpt from the abstract:
The publication of a study in 2010, showing that a glyphosate herbicide formulation and glyphosate alone caused malformations in the embryos of Xenopus laevis and chickens through disruption of the retinoic acid signalling pathway, caused scientific and regulatory controversy. Debate centred on the effects of the production and consumption of genetically modified Roundup Ready® soy, which is engineered to tolerate applications of glyphosate herbicide.
A Russian study found that Hamsters fed GMO soy became infertile after two or three generations.
Pesticides Cause Birth Defects
Two recent studies found an increased rate of severe birth defects when the parents were exposed to high levels of pesticides before and during pregnancy. You can read the peer reviewed studies here and here.
How Glyphosate Affects the Fetus
In a study conducted in 2008, researchers found that low levels of glyphosate and RoundUp had negative impacts on human umbilical, embryonic and placental cells. According to the study:
We have evaluated the toxicity of four glyphosate (G)-based herbicides in Roundup (R) formulations, from 105 times dilutions, on three different human cell types. This dilution level is far below agricultural recommendations and corresponds to low levels of residues in food or feed […] This work clearly confirms that the adjuvants in Roundup formulations are not inert. Moreover, the proprietary mixtures available on the market could cause cell damage and even death around residual levels to be expected, especially in food and feed derived from R formulation-treated crops.
According to Dr. Mercola and backed up by at least two peer reviewed studies, the Bt toxin (Bacillus thuringiensis) – created inside of genetically modified Bt producing crops – has been found in the blood stream and in the umbilical cord of pregnant mothers:
This is not the first time scientists have suggested that glyphosate may have damaging effects on your health, and the health of your unborn baby. A 2011 Canadian study, published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology, looked at the effects of fetal and maternal glyphosate exposure, with disturbing findings. This was the first study to show the presence of circulating pesticides from GE foods in women, both pregnant and non-pregnant.4 The study found Bt toxin in the bloodstreams of 93 percent of pregnant women tested, in both their circulating blood and placentas.
According to Monsanto, the Bt insecticide (which explodes the stomach of any insect that tries to eat it) fully breaks down in the digestive system. This research points to this claim as being false.
RoundUp Found in Breast Milk
Research just published a few weeks ago shows that up to 30% of breastfeeding women have dangerous levels of Glyphosate in their breast milk. According to TheAntiMedia.org:
Organizations ‘Mom’s Across America’ and ‘Sustainable Pulse’ recently released the results of their first ever test of breast milk contamination by glyphosate herbicides, showing that 3 out of 10 women tested were plagued with breast milk containing ‘worrying levels’ of poison. They basically put forth extremely strong evidence that glyphosate herbicides such as Round-Up are bio-accumulative, and build up in the human body without being excreted out, the complete opposite of what was told to the public by Monsanto and other advocates for GM crops and related herbicide.
While Monsanto runs around the world actively undermining scientists who disagree with industry funded research, the truth is that many countries have realized the deadly effects of glyphosate in food and water supplies. Levels of glyphosate in humans have proven to be much lower in Europe, where less people are getting glyphosate related illnesses because the chemical is strongly limited or outright banned. People living in the US generally have up to10 times higher levels of glyphosate in urine samples tested.
Americans seem to be the guinea pigs for Big Pharma and the biotech giants, where Monsanto has been a repeat offender against the environment, wildlife and human health. The quickly growing body of evidence that shows herbicides are negatively effecting our reproductive systems should lead people to avoid these chemicals by eating organic, while pressing for more transparency and oversight of these companies who push these chemicals as “safe”.
Fortunately, it seems that public pressure and realization that these GMO crops and pesticides are dangerous are taking effect on the food supply. Many consumers are choosing to eat organic, starting to grow their own food and sourcing locally grown foods that aren’t chemical laden. If you wish to join this movement then check out the March Against Monsanto happening on May 24th in many cities across the nation and the World. You can find the events list here.
P.S. The Netherlands Say NO to Glyphosate, Monsanto’s RoundUp Herbicide!
Following Russia, Tasmania, and Mexico, the Netherlands has banned Glyphosate-laced herbicide, Monsanto’s flagship product. Starting from now, farmers and people who treat their gardens and lawns will have to find an alternative form of pest control since glyphosate, the main ingredient in RoundUp, is linked to cancer, infertility, birth defects, nervous system damage, and kidney disease. Political parties PvdA, CU, 50+, GroenLinks, SP, and PVV Esther Ouwehand – one of the two Members of Parliament for the Party for the Animals, collectively, have been able to make their voices heard, essentially eliminating glyphosate from their local environment. From the end of 2015 onward the sale of Glyphosate-based herbicides to private people in Netherlands will be prohibited, and this is the path the rest of the world should closely follow. Dutch Lower House tried to ban glyphosate, aside from agricultural, use several years ago. It is only now, with parliamentary approval, that the ban has been approved due to the Dutch Cabinet´s review on the original proposal.
This study now proves that chronic, repeated exposure to glyphosate and GMO causes long-term and devastating harm to both animals and humans.
There’s no reason similar cities in other areas of the world couldn’t do the very same thing. Millions of citizens have expressed their desire to ban GMOs in the US, but the FDA, USDA, and President don´t seem to want to do anything about it. U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has made a move to update nutrition labels on food packaging by proposing new rules. These rules don´t include any mention of GMOs.
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"Named after the winemaking village of Tramin in the South Tyrolean Unterland, Gewürztraminer is a familiar item in the region’s white wine repertoire. With its floral fruitiness and highly aromatic components, this wine has a devoted following and is especially appreciated as an accompaniment to Asian dishes."
- Doc denomination: Alto Adige
- Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer
- History of the variety: first vintage 1956
- Year: 2014
- Bottles produced: 130,000
- Yield: 63 hl/ha
- Quality line: The classics
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes; gentle whole cluster pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees in steel tanks for 5-7 months.
- Country: Alto Adige DOC
- Provenance: Alto Adige
- Altitude: 250 - 900 m a. s. l.
- Slope: 5 - 70 %
- Orientation: South - Southwest
- Color: full, intensive straw yellow
- Smell: The stimulating aroma of the Gewürztraminer is reminiscent of lychee and mango with delicate notes of honeysuckle. The aromatic spectrum also includes notes of rose petal, which are typical of this variety.
- Taste: The unique quality of the aromatic character of the wine is continued on the palate, with fresh fruit and lively acidity combining with mineral notes to leave a very round and at the same time firm impression.
A good match with spicy dishes and sweet and sour creations with an Asian touch, squash gnocchi and creamed squash soup, as well as boiled ham with horseradish sauce, sweet and sour wok vegetables with chicken breast strips or shrimps, and wiener schnitzel with potato salad.
2014 was an unusual viticultural year, which required a lot of time and effort of the vintners.
Due to the very mild winter the soil warmed early and subsequently on the lower sites shoots started already at the end of March. Spring too was characterized by very mild temperatures hence mid of May the first blooming inflorescences were observable. In comparison with 2013 vegetation was 2 weeks early, so that an early harvest seemed likely.
After a short dry spell during the blossoming and post-blossom season from the beginning of July onwards the weather changed completely. Also older winegrowers could not recall a summer with so many rainy days and so few hours of sunshine. Heavy and frequent precipitation impeded growth and led to a constantly high disease pressure. In several, especially early ripening vineyards, grape berries burst and were affected by rot.
The extraordinary climatic conditions remarkably slowed down vegetation and therefore the grapes matured only two weeks later than at first supposed. Harvest started on September 8th, 2014.
Thus, vintners had to keep calm and await the optimal harvest period. The harvest itself was very laborious, every grape was controlled meticulously and rotten or damaged berries had to be removed. Despite the adverse circumstances the vintners were able to deliver healthy and fully ripe grape material.
After the second harvest week, i.e. from September 20th, 2014 onwards the weather improved and with the golden fall weather the grapes on the medium-high and higher sites optimally matured.
The total quality of the vintage 2014 was thereby substantially increased.
Alto Adige is one of Italy's smallest wine-growing areas. Located as it is at the interface between the Alpine north and the Mediterranean south, it is also one of its most diverse. Countless generations have shaped Alto Adige as a land of wine, where vines grow on various types of soil and in a range of climate zones at between 200 and 1,000 meters above sea-level. It is the home of authentic wines with a character of their own, with a focus on white wines: About 60 percent of the sites are planted with white varieties and only 40 percent with red.
In addition to Pinot Grigio and Gewürztraminer, it is mainly Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc that have made Alto Adige one of Italy's leading white wine regions. In the case of the reds, the range of wines includes the autochthonous varieties Lagrein and Schiava as well as such international classics as Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet. With all their variety, 98 percent of Alto Adige's wines have a DOC classification, with an impressive share of top-class wines.
The high peaks of the main Alpine chain protect South Tyrol from the Atlantic winds and cold northerlies, while the region benefits from the Mediterranean climate from the south. That explains the pronounced differences between day- and night-time temperatures, which are the key to full maturity and elegant wines.
To the south, a number of mountain massifs like the Adamello also have a protective function. As a result, annual precipitation is only about one-third of the average for the southern Alpine foothills, and the number of hours of sunshine is higher. The climatic conditions are not unlike those to be found in wine-growing areas like the Swiss Canton Valais.
When the sun rises behind the mountains east of Terlano on one of the year’s 300 sunny days, it is already high in the sky as the wine-growing area has a westerly to southwesterly exposure. The lower atmospheric density permits more direct solar irradiation with less diffuse sunlight. That increases the difference between the slopes on the sunny and shady sides of the valley.
Microclimate in Terlano
Continental climate (Cfa Köppen-Geiger)
Annual sunshine hours: ø 2135
Maximum temperatures: 38,2 °C
Average temperatures: 12,9 °C
Minimum temperatures: -10,7°C
Annual precipitation: ø 558 mm
Average global radiation: 150,1 W/m²
- North foehn: cool and dry down-slope wind
- Ora: valley wind system from the south, bringing in air from the Po Valley
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol
- Residual sugar: 3.9 g/l
- Total acidity: 5.1 g/l
- Storage advice: Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity, good ventilation and as little light as possible
- Cellar temperature: 10 - 15 °C
- Minimum maturity: 1 years
- Serving temperature: 10 - 12 °C
Glass for a young white wine


If you are looking for a new Hong Kong venture that can be very helpful, why not consider launching a Hong Kong organic food store? Recently, there has been a growth in the business associated with the production of organic food, as people begin to realize the benefits of better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges in this lifestyle is that finding natural food stores close to you can be difficult. Here the internet can be of great help.Get more help by visiting https://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/hongkongbusinesscentres/.
The benefits of buying your products organically are that you will obtain an excellent product. Studies have shown that organic plant foods have much higher food content than regular plants.
However, when it comes to bananas, pineapples, oranges, and avocados, you do not need to buy them organically. You remove the peels and throw them away, so it’s easy to try to make them organic.
A Hong Kong organic food store is an excellent idea as it allows you to start a business that can be both profitable and rewarding. People can shop at your Hong Kong store, and you can directly send products to them. This will save them money, and they will shop more with you again.
In with farmers
If you intend to open a Hong Kong store for organic products, you need first to establish contact with those who are engaged in farming or the production of organic products. This may be a farmer who grows meat, such as chicken or beef, or a farmer who deals specifically with products such as fruits and vegetables. When you establish a relationship or agree to an agreement with the farmers themselves, you will have a direct link to the products that you will sell in your Hong Kong store. One of the best aspects of communication with farmers is that you can always offer your customers the freshest products.
You will find that you can get quite a few useful contacts when dealing with farmers directly for your Hong Kong organic food store. You can find bakers and dairy farmers to connect them with meat and produce farmers. It will offer you a wide selection to offer your web shoppers when they go to fill out an order.
Delivery options development
Before you can start planning your Hong Kong organic food store, you need to find an effective way to deliver goods to your customers on time. This will mean that they should receive the products long before they have a chance to spoil because otherwise, it will not be profitable as a way to buy. You will want to determine what delivery options you will offer when leaving the website, and you will need to create an account with a large transport company that provides insurance. Learn more about organic food in Hong Kong from https://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/directory/shopping-specialty-stores/organic-food/.
A Hong Kong grocery store is a great way to start selling products in Hong Kong. You will enjoy the fact that you are the boss and that you can change the lives of many people. What you sell will be a healthier alternative to products
offered by conventional food chains, and you will help those who simply cannot go out and shop for themselves.