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Organic vs. Conventional foods; Is there really a difference besides price?

  • organic vs conventional nutrition
  • May 23, 2012
It is widely accepted that organically grown produce and meats are much “healthier” for you than are their conventionally grown and...
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Buying locally grown, organic food, is healthy and safe for the environment

The popularity of organic farming and natural eating has been increasing in recent years. People are becoming aware of the harmful effects that...
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Jerusalem artichoke cultivated for thousands of years by Native Americans

This indigenous plant of North America is not a member of the potato family, but a close cousin of sunflowers and daisies. It was once a very...
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NRCS offers webinars on organic farming

The Natural ResourceConservation Serviceis offering a series of webinarsthrough 2012 to assist organic producers. The webinars include...
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NCRC 2012 Organic Initiative application period open through June 1

  • organic initiative
  • March 10, 2012
The NCRC 2012 Organic Initiative application period is still open for qualified applicants to apply for funding. The Organic Initiative started...
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New Years resolutions: Resolve to eat more organic and less GMO food

2011 has been one of those years where people have made some serious and lasting changes to their lives. In particular 2011 has seen more changes...
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Buying organic

Most organic produce at a farmers' market (to become certified organic, the farmer must have farmed organically for at least thee years) is...
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How to plant for a fall harvest

  • Planting for a fall harvest
  • August 31, 2011
Many of you with vegetable (and other produce)gardens have no doubt reaped what you've sown and enjoyed the results of delicious and healthy...
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The udder truth: Dairy farms lack sustainability

Milk mustaches are charming, especially when worn by celebrities urging us to “pour one more” glass of nutritious cow’s milk. The...
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Composting: From waste to organic matter

All organic matter eventually decomposes. Composting speeds the process by providing an ideal environment for bacteria and other decomposing...
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