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2009 e'Zines

360 Organics

Alternative Energies

ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES
Wood/biomass, Hydropower, Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, Ocean Thermal, etc...

American Dexters
Dexters are one of the smallest breeds of Cattle and are a dual purpose breed believed to have originated in Ireland.

AmeriMint Soil Rejuvenator

AmeriMint Spritzers

ASSOCIATIONS
Certifiers, Eco Groups, Trade Groups etc. ...

Beckermills
Beckermills Aeration Windmills are precision engineered to operate at lower wind speeds and provide up to 60% more air pumping capacity!

Benners Gardens
For over 15 years, the leaders in deer control have helped thousands of homeowners, landscape professionals, public gardens, and growers solve their deer problems once and for all without changing the appearance of their properties. Maybe it is about time our deer fencing did the same for you…

Blue River Hybrids
Blue River Organic Seed seeks to provide organic farmers with solid non-GMO genetics with the best quality seed possible. We offer seed production, conditioning, and quality testing services to best meet the needs of organic farmers. We're proudly certified by OneCert.

Body Wash

Breaking News / e'Camps
Pioneering a new way to access breaking news on the net! OrgPro provides direct news and links to all the major producers who are helping to shape our organic world. Plus .. editorial sneak previews, product launches, and general ideas!

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Breaking News/e'Camp Archives

Buildings & Structures

Burts Bees

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss
The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association is comprised of 18 peat moss producers and marketers representing 95 percent of Canada's total production.

CERTIFICATION NEWS & INFO
Regulations, Standards, National List Information, Policy Statements, Trade Issues, etc ...

Chatham-Kent Organic Epicentre
An agri-mineral fertilizer and soil conditioner, which is appropriate for use with, certified organic and conventionally produced crops.

Clayton College of Natural Health
More than 100 million Americans seek advice from alternative health practitioners each year. Since 1980, Clayton College graduates have been helping to lead this natural health revolution — and you can too!

Composting

Containers

Cookbooks

Crosby Mint Farms

Dakota Frontier
AC Greenfix is a new annual legume in the United States, developed as a fertilizer alternative to supply green manure Nitrogen for both organic and conventional growers.

DR Power Equipment
Since 1985, we have been manufacturing and selling tools that make outdoor work easier and more enjoyable.

e'Archives
Archives of our content from past e'issues, e'camps, etc.. Use them as chronological guides to Organic Producer's past coverage of a producer, event, or topic.

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East Coast Organics
Our mission is to promote organic gardening by offering garden centers, nurseries, and professional growers the finest quality, field-tested organic garden supplies.

EDUCATION
Schools, Seminars, Workshops, etc ...

Facial Cleansers & Creams

Facial Toners & Moisturizers

FARM / GARDEN SUPPLIERS
Agricultural testing, feed and supplements, soil, fertilizers, etc.

Farm Equip/Supplies

FARM EQUIPMENT
Tractors, Planting Equip, Harvest, Tillage, etc...

Farm Pro / Trak King
Farm Pro's complete line of compact 20 - 30 HP tractors provide simple, affordable solutions for every need.

FEATURES | E'ZINES

Read It Here First! Eco-friendly, e'Magazine is the direct connection to our award-winning writers and producers.

Fence Supplies

Fertrell's Certifiable Organic Fertilizers
One of the biggest problems facing the grower is de-mineralized soil. This depletion of the mineral content produces deficiencies throughout the food chain.

Field Notes
Expert notes, records, outlines of speeches, statements etc., of our organic, sustainable, and natural producers.

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Flame Engineering, Inc.
Red Dragon Propane Torch Kits include everything necessary to operate except the propane tank. There are literally hundreds of uses and flaming is the world's oldest, most natural method of eliminating unwanted vegetation.

Food / Beverage

Frey Vineyards
Frey Vineyards is the oldest (since 1980) and largest purely organic winery in the United States. It is also the first in the country to produce Biodynamic® wines.

Frontier Ironworks
Frontier Ironworks offers a complete line of ornamental hand forged wrought iron chandeliers, bar chairs, bar stools, benches, wall sconces, metal beds, lamps, vanity and kitchen fixtures, pool table lights, mirrors saddle stands and fireplace accessories.

FUNDING / GRANTS
Government Funding, Rural Initiatives, Marketing Opportunities, etc ...

Garden Center

Green Houses

Happy D Ranch
Why do so many folks get their worms from Happy D Ranch? Because our redworms (Eisenia fetida) are raised in a mixed feedstock they acclimate to any environment quickly & easily.

Happy Valley Ranch
Our fine hand-crafted cider and wine presses are a great reason to bring family and friends together this season to make and enjoy gallons...

Herbal Salves

Herbal Tinctures

Herbs, Spices, & Teas

Hoegger Goat Supply Company
Welcome to the Hoegger Supply Company website. We have been providing quality products for goat and small farm owners since 1935.

Hoelscher
The small bale system. The HOELSCHER bale accumulator and forks allow one man to handle small square bales quickly and efficiently without manual labor. It also offers versatility of loading trailers or trucks, or stacking in the field.

Home & Farm Life

HOMESTEAD SUPPLIERS
Environmentally Aware Decorating, Health, Beauty, Home Improvement, Crafts, etc ...

Irrigation

ITS ALL ORGANIC SHOP

Natural, sustainable, and organic products for your farm, ranch, home and lifestyle!

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Lip Balms

LIVESTOCK / ANIMALS
organic animals/livestock, animal welfare, nutrition and health care

Mar/Apr 2008

March / April 2006

March / April 2007

May / June 2006

Mechanical Transplanter
Mechanical Transplanter Co., founded in 1953, is the leader in transplanting equipment.

Mikes Windmills
Welcome to Mike's Windmill Shop! We strive to bring you high quality products at a great price! We pride ourselves in our friendly and prompt customer service.

Mountain Rose Herbs
All of the products processed and offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are handled, analyzed and supervised by a full time quality control department

Mulch Layers & Lifters

Natural Skin Care

Neptunes Harvest

Neputunes Harvest
Neptune’s Harvest is a division of Ocean Crest Seafoods Inc., which was established in 1965 as a wholesale fish and seafood company.

Next Generation Organic Dairy
At the dawn of the new millennium, three small organic dairy farmers from west central Wisconsin, pooled their milk together and decided there must be a better way ...

Northland Organic
Northland specializes in the development, production and sales of Conventional Non-GMO and Certified Organic specialty variety seeds, grains, food ingredients and animal feed.

Nov / Dec 2005
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Nov/Dec 2007

Nutrapathic
Parametric Associates, Inc. was founded in 1987 developing a line of specialty supplements that are recognized throughout the world for their quality and effectiveness.

OceanGrown
We restore the full spectrum of minerals to edible vegetables, fruits, nuts, & grains, as well the yields of all plants and grasses maximizing the good taste and nutritional content

OCIA - Organic Crop Improvement Association
OCIA International is one of the world's oldest, largest and most trusted leaders in the organic certification industry. As providers and consumers of certified organic products, we are committed to environmentally sound stewardship.

Oregon Tilth - In Good Tilth
Oregon Tilth's newspaper, serves as a primary educational tool for the organization. Each issue of In Good Tilth offers informative articles covering agricultural news items of importance to both rural producers and urban consumers.

Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
A non-profit whose mission is to sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems, and to educate the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues.

Organic Seed Alliance
Organic Seed Alliance, a nonprofit public charity, supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed.

Our Vital Earth
At Our Vital Earth, our mission is to increase awareness of the necessity to utilize natural means to convert our "green waste" into useful bi-products. Our ultimate goal is to create a healthier and more safe and clean environment for our children and grandchildren.

Peppermint

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Pro e'Zine Articles
Subscriber version editorials filled with production notes, product specials, plus much more.

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Reader and Organic Producer Farms generated reviews, ratings, and price information. Send us your product, we'll give it a review.

Reese Tipis
The Reese Tipis “GreenHouse Tipi” will extend the growing season in any climate. Out unique double-wall design lets you use our GreenHouse Tipi as a greenhouse, hotbed or cold frame depending on your needs and budget.

Rim Guard-- Environmentally Friendly Liquid Tire Ballast
Earth-conscious farmers are disgusted with the damaging effects of calcium chloride tire ballast. Now there is an environmentally friendly alternative.

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co.
We have one of the largest selections of bulk herbs, teas and spices in the U.S. today.

Sand Creek Post & Beam
The strength, character and beauty of our buildings and the keys to our success can be found in our use of rough-cut, full-dimension wood and time-honored traditional designs.

SanFran Herb Tea

Sealants

Security Products

Seeding Equipment

Seeds of Change
In 1989, we at Seeds of Change started with a simple mission: to help preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable, organic agriculture.

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Smart World Organics
Smart World Organics, Inc. is a leading international fertilizer company, with customers in 30 countries. For over 25 years we have embraced the latest technological advances in agriculture to serve your needs.

Soaps & Steams

Soil Amendments

SOLUTIONS CENTER

The world’s leading online reference library including the OrgPro  e'Zine both containing info on organic products, services and more!

Sonic Bloom

Sonic Bloom
In Korea as an enlisted soldier he was obliged to watch, impotently, a starving Korean mother lay the legs of her small child beneath the rear wheel of an army truck: crushed legs created an authentic cripple, entitled to a family-saving food subsidy.

Spearmint

Straw Bale
Straw bale construction lends itself well to an owner builder project. Some of the applications well suited for straw bale include: a cottage, office, garage, studio, and an art barn.

Subscription Center

Super Gro of Iowa
Super Gro of Iowa, Inc. is dedicated to giving farmers and livestock producers the opportunity to regain, maintain, and increase the enjoyment and profitibility of their farming operations.

SuperThrive

SuperThrive
A favorite of plant lovers. Superthrive is not a fertilizer, but rather a tonic for transplants and otherwise stressed plants. Superthrive is packed with Vitamins and hormones.

Symbion
To enhance your experience in using natural controls for common garden pests & problems, Effective against aphids, mites, mealy bugs, fungi and rusts, adult stages of many insect pests, including fungus gnats, Western thrips and Japanese beetles.

Tech / Computers

Tires

Tools

TOOLS / MAINTENANCE
Tips & Tricks, Shop Talk, Parts & Suppies, Manuals, etc ...

Transplanters

TYM Tractor Corporation
All TYM tractors are manufactured by state-of-the-art engineering company. With the benefit of over 40 years of manufacturing experience in agricultural machinery more than 10,000 tractors.

Utensils

Vermiculture

Watkins

Watkins
Watkins still has everyone's long-time favorite products, along with newer products for the busy family of today.

Wind Power

Wine, Beer, Spirits

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10ml of Peppermint Oil
Pure, 100% Natural Essential of Peppermint
10ml Bottle (.34 fl oz)

10ml of Spearmint Oil
100% Pure, Natural Essential Oil of Spearmint
10ml Bottle (.34 fl oz)

2007 Garden Discovery Collection
Expand your botanical horizons, increase diversity in your garden and enhance your sensory experience.

30ml of Peppermint Oil
Pure, 100% Natural Essential of Peppermint
30ml Bottle (1.02 fl oz)

30ml of Spearmint Oil
100% Pure, Natural Essential Oil of Spearmint
30ml Bottle (1.02 fl oz)

55 Gallon Drum Special & Nutrient and Spray Manual
Sonic Bloom is a system that uses specially designed sound and organic nutrients to create amazing organic food and plants. It works on everything.

7 Day E-Course - 7 Essential Steps to Straw Bale Success DVD
Sign up now to receive your FREE subscription to our "7 Essential Steps to Straw Bale Success" e-course. Every day for a week you will receive an information packed lesson in straw bale building.

Alexandra Avery Face & Body Sampler
Discover the Alexandra Avery approach to natural beauty with this collection of 8 trial-sized products.

AmeriMint Soil Rejuvenator
AmeriMint Soil Rejuvenator is derived from pure mint plants after the oil has been extracted. This is purely organic and all natural.

BareGround Filled Sprayer
Bare Ground's award winning all natural anti-snow/deicing liquid is environmentally safe, bio-degradable, water soluble, non staining and non toxic to plants, pets and livestock.

BareGround One Gallon Refill
Apply BareGround before a snow or ice storm and your clean up will be faster.

Blunt Spoons
Reaching to bottom of the pot and into the corners is often a challenge with ordinary spoons. These blunt end spoons not only let you reach the bottom but you can scrape the bottom of the pan as well. That helps you eliminate burning and scorching in the bottom of the pot. Not only does that mean better tasting sauces, stocks, and gravies but, it help cut the clean up time as well. The set of three blunt end spoons features an 8 in, 10 in, and 13 in spoon. Stainless steel, made in the USA.

Burt's Bees Head to Toe Starter Kit
If you have not had the pleasure of trying Burt's Bees products we now offer this trial size variety pack to get you started. Burt has put together his most popular items and favorites. This is a really nice stocking stuffer or a great thank you house gift for holiday visiting. Order several to have on hand for last minute giving!

CobraHead®
The CobraHead® precision weeder and cultivator is the closest thing to a universal garden tool. Its blade is a steel fingernail® that becomes an extension of your hand.

Compaq Evo N600C
P3-M 1.06 Ghz, 256MB, 20GB, CD/DVD, FDD, 10/100, 56K, 14.1", Win XP Pro, 2 Year Free Pro Organic Producer e'Zine Subscriptions

Country Rose Soap Co. - 100% Castile Bar
Choose from Lavender or Unscented. A pure castile bar:

Country Rose Soap Co. - Green Earth Mudcakes Bar
Introducing the Country Rose Soap Co. Mud Cakes Spa Collection.  Remove impurities and deep clean with pure French Green Clay and Spirulina.

Cover Crops - Hulless Oats
This fibrous-rooted, erect, annual grass grows quickly in cool, moist conditions to 3 feet tall.

Dakota Alert - Extra Whistle
The extra 12 volt DC whistle can be connected to the receiver to make it louder or it can be located in another room or building by wiring it with two strand doorbell wire.

Dakota Alert - Loud Ringing Bell
This 6" bell can be used with any of our driveway alarms. This bell can be used outside, but may also be used inside for those with hearing problems. The bell will sound similar to a fire bell or school bell.

Dakota Alert - Wireless Motion Alert 3000
The WMA-3000 is the next step in the evolution of the driveway alarm. We have taken our years of experience and created the ultimate in wireless systems. The transmitter operates on one 9-volt battery and is easily mounted on a tree or post near the drive.

Dakota Alert - Wireless Probe Alert 3000
The WPA-3000 is an extremely reliable driveway alarm that is used to detect vehicles only. The transmitter operates on one 9-volt battery and has 50\' of direct burial wire connecting the probe to the exterior case.

Dakota Alert - Wireless Rubber Hose Alert 3000
The WRH-3000 is a very reliable and easy to install driveway alarm. The transmitter operates on one 9-volt battery and has 25' of 3/8" diameter exterior hose that will lie across the drive.

Flat Back Rain Barrell - Oak
Rain water has been used for years to help supplement well or spring water through the summer providing extra water for plants or other outdoor chores. The flat back rain barrel collects up to 50 gallons of natural rain water. Heavy duty molded construction looks like wood but won't rot like wood. The flat back design lets the rain barrel sit snug against a building. The top screen helps filter out debris and keep insects out. Also available in Tan and Green.

Four Elements - Burdock Herb Extract
All extracts are made from herbs grown on our certified organic farm.

Four Elements - Chi Charge Herbal Tincture
Ginseng, Certified Organic Ashwaganda & Ginkgo in Korbel Brandy.

Four Elements - Consti-Relief Tincture
Korbel brandy and water with peppermint, rheum palmatum root, fennel and rhamnus cathartica.

Four Elements - Dandelion Herb Extract
Certified organic dandelion herbal extract

Four Elements - Echinacea Herb Extract
Echinacea Herbal Extract

Four Elements - Fun-Gal Salve
Traditional anti fungal herbs extracted into olive oil to create an effective salve for fungal problems.

Four Elements - Gingko Herb Extract
Gingko Herb Extract

Four Elements - Goldenseal Herbal Extract
Goldenseal Herbal Extract

Four Elements - Immune Blend Herbal Tincture
Certified Organic Echinacea, Astralagus & Goldenseal in Korbel Brandy.

Four Elements - Liver Kidney Herbal Tincture

Certified Organic Yellow Dock, Burdock & Dandelion in Korbel Brandy.

Four Elements - Look, No X E Ma!
Our Look No X-E-Ma! Cream was developed when my daughter was born with eczema.

Four Elements - Madison Birth Center Herbal Allies
Traditionally used to strengthen the uterus and balance uterine tone for effective contractions.

Four Elements - Motherwort Herb Extract
Motherwort Herb Extract  

Four Elements - Mullein Flower Ear Oil
Mullein Flower Ear Oil

Four Elements - Nature's Acres - Healing Herbal Salve
Contains ten effective botanicals traditionally used topically.

Four Elements - Nature's Acres - Lemon Aloe
Lemon balm is used to treat cold sores due to its anti-viral activity.

Four Elements - Nature's Acres - Organic Calendula
Organic calendula, known for its effective skin benefits, complements the sunny citrus flavor.

Four Elements - Nerve Support Herbal Tincture
Certified Organic Yellow Dock, Burdock & Dandelion in Korbel Brandy

Four Elements - Nettles Herb Extract
Nettles Herb Extract

Four Elements - St. John's Wort Herbal Extract
St. John's Wort Herbal Extract

Four Elements - Valerian Root Extract
Valerian Root Extract

Four Elements - Wholly Herbal - Black and Blue Balm
At last we were able to successfully grow Arnica, the herb supreme for bruises, by growing the german variety species Arnica chamissonis.

Four Elements - Wild Cherry Bark Extract
Wild Cherry Bark Extract

Four Elements - Wild Woman Power Surge
Wild Woman Power Surge Extract

Four Elements - Yellow Dock Extract
Yellow Dock Extract

Frey - NEW! Organic Library Syrah 2002
Contains opulant fragrance of spices and oak. Savor complex layers of plum, boysenberry and black cherry flavors.

Frey - Organic Cab. Sauvignon 2005
This wine is aged on French Oak. Sip it slowly with Fair Trade organic chocolate.

Frey - Organic Zinfandel 2005
Filled with tight blackberry and raspberry fruit, this wine is aged on French Oak. Buen Provecho!

Fruit Trees - Cox's Orange Pippin Apple Tree
Cox's Orange Pippin Apple Tree
2-year old rootstock
3' tall when shipped
Dating back to 1830 in England, this is considered by many experts to be the finest dessert apple grown.

Gamma Seal Lid
The Gamma Seal Lid is a closure designed to be adapted to a typical plastic bucket.

Gourmet Greens - Arugula
A staple of the salad mix. This variety is great for cutting young or selling in bunches when mature.

Grampa's Weeder
Grampa's Weeder is the most effective, effortless weed puller you've ever used. With its simple lever action and durable steel construction, this tried and true tool is ingeniously designed and made to last forever. To use, simply center Grampa's Weeder over the weed, press your foot on the lever and push the weeder into the ground, around the weed. Tilt the long handle towards the footpad lever and out comes the weed! Environmentally sound weed control from a tool that's been in use for almost a century! Made in the USA!

Greenhouse and Small Farm Package
This system is designed for the home and commercial greenhouse, small truck farmer, master gardener, large gardener, and estate type settings.

Home and Garden Kit with Enhanced CD
The Sonic Bloom Home and Garden Kit is tailored to the home gardener, apartment dweller, condominium owner or anyone who has a love for plants. Can be used either indoors or outdoors. This contains everything for the home garden enthusiast to start and grow any size garden.

Huma Blend
Huma Blend 2-0-12
Dry Soluble Compost Tea

$14.95  1 Lb. Jar

IBM ThinkPad R30
Intel Pentium-3 1Ghz, 256 MB, 20 GB

IBM ThinkPad T22
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IBM ThinkPad T23
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Insta Seal
Get an instant, water-tight seal on metal, wood, plastic, glass and concrete. Pliable non-curing butyl rubber is self sealing and conforms easily to irregular surfaces. A permanent gray tedlar facing on the exposed surface of the 1/16" thick, 3" wide tape gives Insta-Seal excellent weatherability and a 20 year service life. Remains flexible and will not crack or get brittle in cold weather. Easy to use using scissors, cut off the amount you need, peel off the paper backing and cover your leak! Seals instantly! Fully sealed in 24 hours. Available in 20 foot rolls- order in quantity and save!

Jan/Feb 2008 Pro e'Zine - Vol3 Issue4

Kitchen Compost Container Crock
We all collect kitchen scraps but it shouldn't be an ugly mess. This ceramic compost container is attractive enough to leave out on the counter all the time. No more running to hide left over scraps that haven't made it to the compost bin when friends drop by. Glazed inside and out so it won't stain and it's easy to clean. The charcoal filter system cuts the odors as well. Measures 11" tall and 7" wide with a full 1 1/2 gallon capacity.

Kiwi Gate Latch
Rugged latch opens from horseback! Won't freeze. Lockable. Use with wood or metal gates. Consists of 1/2" steel latch, 8" of 3/16" chain and a 4" staple. No sharp points to injure animals. Order enough for every gate and save!

Mallard 800E
This is a very economical 800 Watt Wind Generator. It has 6 carbon fiber blades with an aerodynamic design. The permanent magnet alternator has a very strong neodymium magnet, specially wound stator, new bearings and has been remanufactured from a GM alternator for maximum performance.

Mechanical Transplanter - Model 5000 WDB3
Cell Type Carrousel Transplanter

Mechanical Transplanter - Model JPH
Toolbar 3-Point Hitch Seeders

Mechanical Transplanter - Model TDR-U
Series for larger seeds

Mechanical Transplanter - Model 1000B3
High Performance Transplanters

Mechanical Transplanter - Model 122
Single Row, Low Cost

Mechanical Transplanter - Model 85
Make laying plastic mulch easy.

Mechanical Transplanter - Model 90
Fully adjustable and free floating

Mechanical Transplanter - Model AP3
Larger Seeds

Mechanical Transplanter - Model JP1
1-Row Hand Seeder

Mechanical Transplanter - Model TD 1
Seed plates for larger seeds.

Model II Sound Unit & 5 Gallons of Sonic Bloom (Tractor Model)
The Model II sound unit will cover up to 30 acres and operates on 12 DC voltage. It is designed with two separate cases and can be either field pole and/or tractor mounted for use while spraying.

Model III Sound Unit & One 5 Gallon Jug of Sonic Bloom
The Model III sound unit will cover up to 60 acres and operates on 12 DC voltage. It is designed with seven speakers facing in four directions and pole mounted to be in the center of area to be treated.

Neptune's Harvest - Fish/Seaweed Blend 2-3-1 / 1 Gallon
Neptune's Harvest is an organic fertilizer made from fresh North Atlantic fish.

Nov/Dec 2007 Pro e'Zine - Vol3 Issue3

Organic Basil
Our sweet basil is the most prominent of many varities of basil.We sourced the very best from Egypt. (16 g/.56 oz.)

Organic Beef Seasoning - NEW!
A complex blend of spices for one of the simplest foods.Use in any beef dishes, soups, stews, gravies.Great for seasoning meat before grilling, broiling or sauteing.

Organic Black Pepper
We have searched the globe and found the most flavorful pepper from Sri Lanka. (113 g/4 oz.)

Organic Chicken Seasoning - NEW!
This blend is perfectly balanced to complement chicken prepared any way you like it.

Organic Chili Powder
Our balanced blend of Chili Powder will be superior in any dishes you cook.Blended with quality spices from around the world. (48 g/1.6 oz.)

Organic Cinnamon
Our flavorful cinnamon from Indonesia is the best quality available anywhere. (56 g/2 oz.)

Organic Garlic Powder
Our garlic powder will enhance any dish needing great garlic flavor.We have selected only the best garlic from China. (80 g/2.8 oz.)

Organic Nutmeg
The hard kernel of the peach-like fruit imparts a rich nut-like flavor.Watkins selects only the finest seed from Indonesia. (56 g/2 oz.)

Organic Oregano
Watkins has chosen only select Turkish oregano, which has a strong flavor. (18 g/.63 oz.)

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Organic Pure Vanilla, 1 oz.
Watkins has been the pioneer in premium vanilla and extracts for over a century. Our vanilla is made from the world’s finest MadagascarBourbon vanilla beans, so it’s only natural that wewould offer the same great product in a USDA certified premium organic form.• USDA certified organic• Made with the finest Madagascar Bourbonvanilla beans - 1oz

Peppermint Spritzer
2oz Peppermint Spritzer - revitalizing for energy and alertness!

Planting Garlic - Georgian Crystal Garlic
Often mistaken for elephant garlic because of enormous pure white, densely wrapped bulbs.

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Reese Tipis - GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 13.5' - ThoroSheild Cover
GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 13.5'- ThoroSheild Cover, Liner, Heatcap and door. Rope kit, 12" Galvanized stakes and instruction book. 16' HQ butt treated poles.

Reese Tipis - GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 15.75' - ThoroSheild Cover
GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 15.75' - ThoroSheild Cover, Liner, Heatcap and door. Rope kit, 12" Galvanized stakes and instruction book. 20' HQ butt treated poles.

Reese Tipis - GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 17.5' - ThoroSheild Cover
GreenHouse Tipi Kit - 17.5' - ThoroSheild Cover, Liner, Heatcap and door. Rope kit, 12" Galvanized stakes and instruction book. 22' HQ butt treated poles.

Rescue 911
Permanently fix cracks and leaks on roofs, gutters, downspouts, flashing, vents, concrete and PVC pipe by simply spraying on Rescue 911®! It's waterproof, self-leveling and won't freeze, crack, sag or peel! No harmful CFC's or Hexane! Specify black, white or silver spray. 18 oz. aerosol cans.

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co - Organic Alfalfa Leaf - Teabag Cut
Alfalfa Leaf - Ships in Quantities of 100 lbs

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co - Organic Chamomile - Teabag Cut
Chamomile Herb & Flw (50/50) - Ships in Quantities of 100 lbs

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co - Organic Peppermint - Teabag Cut
Peppermint Leaf, USA +FOB Culver, Oregon - Ships in Quantities of 100 lbs

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co - Organic Peppermint Leaf - 1lb
Organically grown, handled and processed in accordance with the California Organic Food Act of 1990. Reg.#: G23-70264. Certified by OTCO.

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co - Organic Spearmint - Teabag Cut
Spearmint Leaf, USA +FOB Culver, Oregon - Quantities ship in 100 lbs

Seeds of Change - Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Cookbook
Deborah Madison, founding chef of the legendary Greens Restaurant in San Francisco, has written the new standard for great cooking.

Seeds of Change - Your Organic Kitchen Cookbook
Nationally known chef and restaurateur Jesse Ziff Cool offers up a treasure-trove of 160 recipes that reflect her love of food and her commitment to sustainable agriculture and cuisine.

Sleep Support Herbal Tincture
Sleep Support Herbal Tincture

Sonic Bloom Spray Manual - Beans
Sonic Bloom Spray Manual - Beans

Sonic Bloom Spray Manual - Corn
Sonic Bloom Spray Manual - Corn        

Sonic Bloom Spray Manual - Start-Up Package
Start-Up Sonic Bloom Spray Manual
25 complete home and garden kits

Spearmint Spritzer
2 oz Spearmint Spritzer - cooling, calming, and refreshing!

Super Shovel
Designed to solve job-site soil penetration problems, the Super Shovel puts teeth into your digging. Works great for farmers, firefighters, roofers, contractors, ranchers and landscapers. Nine sharpened, reinforced teeth on the Super Shovel rip through sod and roots like they were butter! Made from carbon spring steel with a 48" long ash handle!

SuperThrive - 1 & 5 Gallon
A favorite of plant lovers. Superthrive is not a fertilizer, but rather a tonic for transplants and otherwise stressed plants.

SuperThrive - 1 Pint
A favorite of plant lovers. Superthrive is not a fertilizer, but rather a tonic for transplants and otherwise stressed plants.

SuperThrive - 1 Quart
A favorite of plant lovers. Superthrive is not a fertilizer, but rather a tonic for transplants and otherwise stressed plants.

Talulah Calendula Cream
With Organic Blossoms and Shea Butter. Salvation in a jar.

Talulah Facial Nourishment Set
A deluxe assortment of Talulah's most popular handcrafted facial care creations tucked inside our signature gift box.

Talulah Geranium Sap Cleanser
With organic rose hips and green tea.

Talulah Saffron Body Wash - African Chamomile & Litsia
With Organic Rosehips and Calendula.

Talulah Saffron Body Wash - Lime Peel & Spearmint
With Organic Rosehips and Calendula.

Talulah Vanilla Bean Cleanser
With organic sugar and Jasmine rice.

The How-To Guide to Building With Straw Bale DVD
Andrew Morrison shows you the latest straw bale tools, techniques, and research so you will be able to build any size straw bale project without any prior straw bale building experience knowing you have the most up-to-date tools and techniques.

The How-To Guide to Building With Straw Bale DVD
All of the necessary safety features for building with straw bales.... Knowing these will prevent all sorts of potential accidents on the job site.

The How-To Guide to Plastering With Natual Hydraulic Lime Plaster DVD
This DVD offers a truly comprehensive, step by step approach to plastering with the amazing Natural Hydraulic Lime Plaster.

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Wild Sage Botanicals Lavender Mint Toner
Lift your spirits while restoring the pH balance in your skin and tightening pores with this refreshing minty facial toner from Wild Sage Botanicals.

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A Farm Story; Z Ranch by Judi Gerber
Abu Zubair's path to becoming a farmer is an interesting one. He started out as an electrical engineer and became an organic farmer ...

Alternative Organics - Reese Tipis as Alternative Greenhouses III by Henry Carol
Part III - Greg is really impressed with the performance of the tipi because it seems to be self-regulating and requires little adjusting. Since his valley has an elevation of 4,000 feet, his solar radiation is good ...

Ask the Certifier by Maralee Maldavs
I am an organic producer certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). My buyer mentioned that some of my product might be shipped to Europe and asked if I had EU verification. Isn't my NOP certification enough? What is the difference between these programs?

Ed Begley Jr - The Interview by Dion Puzon Jr
"Leave your car keys on the dresser just one day a week and that could mean many things. That means riding a bike if weather and fitness permit."

Feeding The Soil by Susan W. Clark
Sustainable farmers strive to build soil so that land can be farmed into the distant future. We learned that the soil isn’t just bits of rock, but is filled with life. In addition to the visible creatures living in the soil, like worms, pill bugs, and moles, a universe of microlife inhabits our soils.

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Pro Preview - Top 10 plants for Children's Gardens by Heather Coburn Flores
I remember the first time I gardened with my friend Jasper, who was two at the time. He was sitting next to me, playing in the warm, spongy soil while I weeded a thick patch of overwintered carrots.

Organic Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety Seminar by Crowne Plaza Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN
Learn how you can protect the integrity of your organic products with the development of an Organic Systems Plan and proper Food Safety Programs. Protect consumers, your brand name, and your company’s image with the valuable information learned at this two-day seminar.

Crop Pollinating Native Bees by Mace Vaughn
Farmers need insect pollinators to produce many different types of marketable fruits and vegetables. These include apples, almonds, berries, cherries, cucumber, melons, squash, sunflower and watermelon, to name just a few.

OCIA - Ask The Certifier - "Product which I want to use as a pesticide" by Maralee Maldavs
~ I purchased a product, which I wanted to use as a pesticide. The ingredients on the label appear to be all-natural however, when I asked my certifier if it was allowed I was told that I could not use it due to the inert ingredients.  What are inert ingredients and why, if the main ingredient is allowed, would they cause a product to be a prohibited substance?

The Stinking Rose; An Easy and Profitable Crop to Grow by Amy Crowell
My favorite crop to grow, sell and eat is garlic.  I fell in love with the stinking rose at the same time I fell in love with my husband.  We were young, aspiring farmers and we decided to collaborate with each other on a garlic growing experiment in a community garden plot in Austin, Texas.

A New Film Sheds Light on "The Future of Food" by Joe Nolan
In her new movie, "The Future of Food," Deborah Koons Garcia delivers a poetic, learned, inspired film about the challenges of farming in the 21st century ...

Alternative Organics - Reese Tipis as Alternative Greenhouses II by Henry Carol
Part II - As I have traveled the world I have seen all types of greenhouses. They have varied from the low cost, wood frame with plastic to the bent tubing wrapped with visqueen that may last a single season ...

Announcing PurelyNaked, a new e'Zine and website by
Announcing PurelyNaked, a new e'Zine and website targeted and focusing on the needs of the natural and organic health and beauty consumer and professional alike.

Aveda Leads the Charge for Personal Care Standards by Sarah Fister Gale
For Aveda, organic personal care products aren’t a consumer trend or niche market, they are the foundation of the company’s business philosophy. Aveda pioneered the organic personal care marketplace ...

Hello from Paktika, Afghanistan by Caroline Clarin
My name is Caroline Clarin. I am a U.S. Agricultural Advisor on the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) located at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sharana in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.

Risk Assessment of Transitioning Your Operation to Organic by Bob Turnbull and Kathleen Delate
Successful adoption of certified organic production requires assessing and addressing a wide variety of risks before, during and beyond the 36 month transition period.

SARE Announces 20th Anniversary Conference by
UPDATE - 3/25/08 - See and Listen to Peppermint Jim Crosby here at the conference!  | SARE's New American Farm Conference is open to farmers, ranchers, teachers, researchers, students, advocates - or simply curious consumers.

What a great time OrgPro had at the All Things Organic Show! by Organic Producer
Organic Producer had an awesome time at the All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show - Chicago IL

New SafePaint Mixes Style and Environmental Safety by
There is a new product on the market called SafePaint. It is just that --
safe. The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company, trying to perfect a formula for
painting interior walls, has come up with a paint product that is both
environmentally safe as well as personally safe.

Organic Seed Growers Conference by
5th Organic Seed Growers Conference to be held February 14-15. The Organic Seed Growers Conference is the largest meeting of seed professionals engaged in organic seed production, research, and plant breeding in the United States.

We all love Mint and it's many uses! by Organic Producer Magazine
Besides being recognized for its medicinal qualities, the oil of mint lends its menthol properties to candy, sweets, mouthwash, toothpaste, potpourri, flavorings, breath mints, cigarettes, snuff, and ointments.

J.J. Virgin, Nutritionist for Dr. Phils Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge, Joins Clayton College by Clayton College of Natural Health
J.J. Virgin, Nutritionist for Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge, Joins Clayton College of Natural Health’s 6th Annual Conference: Building a Natural Health Community ...

The Practical Uses of Compost by Dr Gareth M. Evans
Generations of growers have composted organic waste to obtain the benefits of this nutrient-rich material.  However, the optimum practical use of any compost depends not simply on its nutrient content, but also on a series of other physical, chemical and biological characteristics ...

Book Review - Green Remodeling by Matt Forster
The idea of building green is appealing to many people. Some imagine getting out there and stacking straw bales or sculpting walls of cob ...

Alternative Organics - Reese Tipis as Alternative Greenhouses by Dion Puzon Sr.
Part I - WOW - Organic Producer and Reese Tipi's bring you a three-part editorial series featuring the GreenHouse Tipi^TM ...

Action Alert; Deregulation of Roundup Ready Alfalfa by
Beginning in 2006, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and others took legal action against the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) illegal approval of Monsanto's genetically engineered (GE) Roundup Ready alfalfa.

Cody Mercantile / Organic Producer Launch Campaigns by
Cody Mercantile will be launching online marketing campaigns with Organic Producer...

Increase soil aeration, tilth, and workability with Leonardite (Tri-Lig) by 360 Organics
Preliminary experimental work with leonardite (Tri-Lig) by the U. S. Bureau of Mines indicates that its presence in soil appears to increase aeration, tilth, and workability as well as better water movement (increases soil capillary and noncapillary space).

Preserving the Past, Envisioning the Future by Linette Crosby
One of the greatest gifts that I have received in life is the gift to grow up in my very own healing garden, our family mint farm. It is here where I learned to appreciate Mother Earth and realize the beauty and pain of Mother Nature’s ways.

Addressing Risk Factors of Organic Production; Certification by Bob Turnbull and Kathleen Delate
At something less than 2 per cent, organic agriculture is a tiny segment of a very large market despite a decade of double digit growth in consumer demand. Whether at the farm, processing or retail level, premium pricing driven by the high demand is often cited as a major, though not sole, incentive for assuming the risks associated with organic production.

New Organic Producer Web Experience by Organic Producer Magazine
www.organicproducermag.com offers new customer needs-based Solutions Center,  plus more ways to access useful information through customer-tested designs...

Book Review - It's a Long Road to a Tomato by Amy Crowell
As a young farmer negotiating the long hours of farm life, the idea of the farmer-writer baffled me ...

OrgPro Review - Old-Fashioned Milk Paint by Pippi S. Howard
Milk Paint puts me at ease. In the forefront of producers of chemically safe paint, the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company strives to keep up with its "not-so" ecologically responsible competition ...

Open Letter to Hillary Clinton from Another Wellesley College Alumna by Linn Cohen-Cole
I saw a News Hour piece on Maharastra, India, about farmers committing suicide. Monsanto, a US agricultural giant, hired Bollywood actors for ads telling illiterate farmers they could get rich ...

Organically Grown Tomatoes Have Higher Antioxidant Content by Seeds Of Change
The first-ever, decade-longstudy evaluating organic versus conventionally grown tomatoes revealed antioxidant differences between the two agricultural systems.

Consumer News in Brief by
Organic Dining - USDA Organic Research Program Gets Additional Funding Boost - Organic Furniture Coming to a Store Near You - Natural and Organic Foods Expected to Soar Into the Future ...

6 steps to Organic Certification by OCIA
CALL, CLICK, or WRITE: To request application information, please contact a Regional Office or write to info@ocia.org.  Click to learn more.

Can a victory garden beat hard times? by Kitty Schindler
During World War II, the government urged citizens to participate in the war effort by growing their own food, and tens of millions of Americans did.

Renewable Carbon Management - NaturTech® Composting System by
Our technologies can manage the organics from the municipal solid waste stream, agricultural residuals, food processing by-products, livestock manure, and wastewater treatment biosolids (raw or digested) ...

The 16th Organic World Congress of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements by Angela B. Caudle
The Sixteenth IFOAM Organic World Congress will be held in Modena from 16th to 20th June. Evo Morales, Vandana Shiva, Serge Latouche, Carlo Petrini and Wolfgang Sachs are among the delegates to have confirmed their attendance.

Additional Improvements at Manufacturing Facility Expand Production Capacity by
Organic Growing Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Advanced Growing Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AGWS), announced today a major step forward toward broad commercialization of its organic fertilizer lines with the introduction to the marketplace of the Company's newly designed plastic bag.

Duck Eggs; Creative marketing Plan Required by Dyan Carlson
Your customers may never have experienced either a farm-fresh chicken or duck egg and may need to be educated about eggs that retain their firmness and do not spread in the pan because their freshness doesn't allow their structure time to break down ...

Happy Valley Ranch American Harvester by Don McDougal
Happy Valley Ranch, located in Paola, Kansas, has been producing presses and grinders for over twenty years. - The first word that comes to mind when unpacking the American Harvester cider press by Happy Valley Ranch is "solid"

Mountain Rose Herbs / 1st to market Fair Trade certified Herbs! by Irene Wolansky
Mountain Rose Herbs becomes the first company in the Unites States to directly market Fair Trade certified medicinal herbs to the general public and stores.

Staber Industries Energy and Water Saving Washing Machines by
Stabers' unique product offers major water and energy savings compared to traditional washing machines.

Environmental Change; It's in the bag by Alastair Bland
In the 1999 film "American Beauty," a discarded plastic bag caught in an alleyway whirlwind played a signature role as a sign of awesome beauty and wonder. But in Tanzania, plastic bags are the scourge of the Earth ...

The Reese "Tipi Cold Frame" green houses extend our growing seasonThe Reese "Tipi Cold Frame" green by
Reese "GreenHouse Tipis" will extend the growing season in any climate. Out unique design lets you use our GreenHouse Tipi" as a greenhouse, hotbed or cold frame depending on your needs and budget ...

Family-Scale Farm is Anything "But" Small Potatoes by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
The Gerritsens know from long experience that their crop-rotation efforts will confuse insect pests and protect their crop. But for them, there's little relief from the thick clouds of mosquitoes, the humid heat, and the work's ponderous pace ...

Home on the Range; the benefits of organic livestock farming. by Corinna Underwood
The number of organic farms throughout the US is on the increase. According to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), as of 2006, there are approximately 10,000 certified organic producers in the US ...

Los Angeles Organic Urban Farmers by Judi Gerber
Over the past decade, a new agricultural movement has slowly and quietly taken hold in the heart of cities across the United States, including trend-setting Los Angeles ..

OCIA - Ask the Certifier by Maralee Maldavs
I am an organic producer certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). My buyer mentioned that some of my product might be shipped to Europe and asked if I had EU verification ...

Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance Elects Officers by Mountain Rose Herbs
Eugene, OR. Feb. 18, 2008 – Felicia Colden, wholesale accounts manager at Mountain Rose Herbs, was recently elected president of the Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance (WVSFA).

Sand Creek Post and Beam - An Interview by Joe Broderick
Sand Creek Post and Beam barn kits come in five different styles with options and add-ons such as cupolas to fill just about any application. Horse owners, dairy farmers, and any livestock owner would benefit from a Sand Creek barn.

Organic agriculture can contribute to fighting hunger by Christopher Matthews
“It produces wholesome, nutritious food and represents a growing source of income for developed and developing countries. But you cannot feed six billion people today and nine billion in 2050 without judicious use of chemical fertilizers.”

Farmed Fish - Organic or Not? by ASHLEY GOSIK
The National Organics Standards Board opened a week of meetings Tuesday on the question of whether farmed fish should qualify for the federal government's official organic label.

Wal-Mart Dominant In Organic Market by New York Press
Guess who sells the most organic food? Big, bad Wal-Mart.

They that Sow in Tears, Shall Reap in Joy by Adrian Crabb
After examining Canadian farmer Theresa Claey’s Echinacea crop, plant scientists from the University of Manitoba told her that she may have developed her own variety of the medicinal herb.

Ask The Certifier - OCIA by Maralee Maldavs
I am looking at using several feed supplements for my cattle. Are there any ingredients I should specifically watch out for?  What happens if I feed them a supplement that contains a non-approved ingredient?

E. Coli Scare Boosts Grower Awareness by Sarah Jackson
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a usually a beneficial bacteria.  However, when a toxin-producing strain of it contacts a food product, it can mean severe sickness for the end user.

Splitting peas, depression and the science of genetics. by Wendy M Sargeant
Cradling, splitting and popping peas is a meditative exercise equalled perhaps only by whittling wood. Now picture the activity in an ancient monastery garden surrounded by old-world architecture and snow-capped mountains.

Stony Acres Farm; A Voice In the Wilderness by Adrian Crabb
Inspiration sometimes comes in ironic places. For Tony Schultz, 27, it came one summer day as he worked construction to pay for college, just a few miles from where he grew up near Wausau, Wisconsin. His dad had recently sold his cattle herd, devastating news for Tony.

Wild Farm Alliance by Jaime Pullman
The concept is wild farming; it is farmers working with nature and accommodating wildlife and native organisms within the agricultural system.

Frontier Ironworks Information by
Any piece can be customized to accent your homes theme. Whether it be western, contemporary, Southwestern, or rustic we have a light that is perfect. Rawhide or Mica shades, tepees, and lighting domes are hand painted by our artist.

Organic Producer Farms tests Superthrive by Dion Puzon Sr
Organic Producer Farms has had the good fortune of testing Dr. Thomson's wonderful product, SuperThrive. It really is amazing at how little you use, but how much it fulfills.

A New Optimism by Jaclyn Deweese
After 30 years of conventional farming, James Maberry of Dawn, Mo. never second guesses his decision of transitioning his farm into organic production. - “I feel like a farmer again,” said Maberry.

Alternative Energy - Solar Energy by Larisa Redins
With all of the controversy surrounding the price of fuel and other electricity forms in recent times, solar energy is definitely increasing in popularity. However, just what is solar energy? Solar energy basically converts light from the sun into useable electricity.

Ask The Certifiers by
1. We have been growing watermelons, squash, and different kinds of cuberids on our small farm of 10 acres here in southern IL.

2.If one certifier has problems certifying a producer, can the producer search out different certifier to take their place?

Banking on Fordhall by Elizabeth Harrin
Fordhall Farm, Shropshire, UK, has been in the Hollins family since the 1700’s, but they have never owned the land. When Arthur Hollins died in 2004 the tenancy passed to his two children, Charlotte, 23 and Ben, 21, along with an eviction notice.

Certified Naturally Grown by Alice Varon
When the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002, small-scale organic farmers were faced with a difficult decision: refrain from calling their produce “organic” – even if they had maintained impeccable organic growing practices for years ...

Goodness Greeness - New Partnership Benefits Beginning Farmers by Mercedee Renz
Goodness Greeness and the CSA Learning Center at Angelic Organics have recently joined resources to connect local growers with the Midwest’s thriving organic market.

Organics in the nursery by Judith Gerber
Organic flower companies are working hard to transform the $20 billion retail floral industry by eliminating the toxic chemicals that are commonly used to grow flowers and satisfying an increasing market demand for organic flowers.

The Structure and Composition of Soil by Dr. Gareth Evans
Humans have been busily cultivating soil for millennia and though it is easy to suppose that the stuff beneath our feet holds few surprises after centuries of tillage, even now new findings continue to emerge.

USDA APPOINTS MEMBERS TO NATIONAL ORGANIC STANDARDS BOARD by
U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of four new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to serve terms beginning Jan. 24, 2007, and ending Jan. 24, 2012.

Pond Management And Pond Aeration by Beckermills, Inc.
Most pond problems can be prevented by proper pond construction, and maintenance. However, not all pond owners are lucky enough to have participated in the design and construction of their pond ...

Organic Farming Research Foundation by OFRF
To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices

Mark on the beast; animal ID by Susan W. Clark
Controversy has blown up around a program being developed to identify and track the movements of U.S. agricultural animals.

Builders Who See Green by Leger Wanaselja
We think about limited natural resources, the vitality of the oceans, clean air and water, a bright future for coming generations – all the textbook stuff – but then we go home at night to buildings which silently betray all our positive energy.

Crystal Ball Farms by Ben Schultz
Home delivery of bottled milk may seem like an anachronism, something that got left on the porch in the 1950s. It’s a reminder of another era, when farms weren’t so big and the milkman was just as prominent as the mailman.

Four Elements to Organic Success by Cathy M. Brown
Tucked into the green, fertile Baraboo Bluffs is one of central Wisconsin’s best-kept secrets—Four Elements Organic Herbals.  Founder/owner Jane Hawley Stevens says that the land’s rich, rocky hills and bountiful woods have been particularly kind to her.

Home on the Range; the benefits of organic livestock farming by Corinna Underwood
Another benefit of organic meat is that it is healthier for the consumer, aside from the obvious lack of extra hormones and antibiotics, grass-fed beef is one-third to three times leaner than grain-fed beef, and as a consequence has fewer calories ...

Nutrapathic Soil Restore with Mycorrhizal Stimulants by Nutrapathic
Is your soil low in nutrients or are they locked up in the soil? Does your soil test high in nutrients but your crops test low?

1.1 Million Bee Colonies Dead This Year ... by Kim Flottum
The survey found that about 35% of all the colonies in the U.S. died
last winter. Of those that died, 71% died of natural causes, 29% from
symptoms that are suspect colony collapse disorder.

A Commentary by "Peppermint" Jim Crosby
"Quality of Life"

A Holiday Recipe for Success by Organic Producer
The holiday season is a time for togetherness, good friends and family, and best of all, delicious food.

A regulation hazardous to the health of our country by Sanitsuda Ekachai
May we know their names? May we ask, who are the people that are trying to kill not only organic farming and herbal medicine in Thailand, but Thai food itself?

Agri-business giants launch new coalition by
A new coalition of major agri-business companies will launch a campaign today to promote agricultural technology as a solution to meet expanding demands for food and fuel.

All Things Poultry by Barbara Aaron
The best environment will provide both shelter from wind, rain, sun and predators. It will also provide suitable vegetation for the bird to eat and peck.

As Demand for Organic Poultry Rises, Food Scientists Begin Safety Study by Jim Dawson
The dramatic rise over the last decade in the popularity of organic poultry - primarily turkeys and chickens ...

Autumnal Gardening by Organic Producer Magazine
Now is also the time to plant bulbs, make compost, divide perennials and prepare growing beds for next spring ...

Bag the policy by
Organic grocery store giant Whole Foods Market has announced that customers soon will be hearing a different question at the checkout stand: Recycled paper or reusable bag?

Bare Ground all natural anti-snow/deicing liquid by
Anti Snow Liguid - Envionmentally safe, bio-degradable, water soluble, non staining and non toxic to plants, pets and livestock.

Basic energy efficiency home improvements beat solar panels by
If you are one of the many homeowners whose heads have been turned by the availability of relatively low cost solar electric (PV) panels, you may not reap the financial gain that you would expect.

Becoming Self-Sufficient With a Small Market Garden by Jim Kennard
Q.  Can a family be totally self-sustaining by using between 1 and 2 acres to grow, eat, and sell food?

Benefits of pesticides and herbicides come at tragically high costs by Daniel Pepper
The toxic consequences of the "green revolution" - In INDIA, farmers find that benefits of pesticides and herbicides may come at a tragically high cost...

Benefits of Worm Castings by Carl Moro
It is fascinating to watch how the bugs and fungus attack the weaker plants.  God’s design is amazing.  The bugs eat the weaker of the species so they cannot increase and multiply ...

Benner's Gardens by
For over 15 years, the leaders in deer control have helped thousands of homeowners, landscape professionals, public gardens, and growers solve their deer problems once and for all without changing the appearance of their properties. Maybe it is about time our deer fencing did the same for you…

Biofuels deemed a greenhouse threat. by Elisabeth Rosenthal
Almost all biofuels used today cause more greenhouse gas emissions
than conventional fuels if the full emissions costs of producing
these "green" fuels are taken into account, two studies being
published Thursday have concluded.

Boys grew breasts after crop spraying by Sheree Béga
South Africa's medical and agricultural authorities are to embark on two separate studies to probe whether pesticides are poisoning the Limpopo farming community of Groblersdal ...

Buzzzzzzzz Kill by Al Meyerhoff - Los Angeles Times
The loss of billions of bees raises questions about our pesticide controls.

Calif. Farmers Want to Sell Water by Garance Burke
Because farmers get their water at subsidized rates, some of them see financial opportunity this year in selling their allotments to Los Angeles and other desperately thirsty cities across Southern California, as well as to other farms.

CALIFORNIA; After moth spraying, state received hundreds of illness reports by
Agriculture authorities were cited as saying Friday that hundreds of people reported feeling sick last year after the state began spraying communities along the central coast to halt the spread of a crop-eating moth.

Changing, One Seed at a Time by Catherine Erhard
Seeds of Change lives up to its name.  Since 1989, beginning with the cultivation and dissemination of a myriad of organically grown seeds, the company now provides both individuals and organic markets of all sizes the seeds, tools, research, and products they need for sustainable farming and gardening.

Checking Out Your Soil by
Before going off to spend money at the nursery buying plants for your organic market garden, you really must spend some time finding out what kind of soil you have. You are much better off planting plants that will do well in the conditions you have ...

Controlling cucumber beetles organically by
Pest numbers reduced, fruit yields increased using organic methods ...

Cover crops offer model for sustainability in tropics by American Society of Agronomy
No-tillage plus: Scientists report in Agronomy Journal that cover crops offer a model for sustainability in tropical soils ...

Dakota Frontier by
AC Greenfix is a new annual legume in the United States, developed as a fertilizer alternative to supply green manure Nitrogen for both organic and conventional growers.

Defending against two cotton pests-naturally by Sharon Durham
Cotton growers used to be bedeviled by boll weevils. Now, thanks to a successful large-area eradication program, the weevils are no longer a problem in most U.S. cotton fields.

Direct Marketing -Oregon Tilth by Andrew Rodman
Twenty years ago Doc and Connie Hatfield were barely scraping a living out on their high desert ranch 50 miles east of Bend in Brothers, Oregon.

Does Gender/Personality Determine Green Choices by
Men might have their heads turned by green gadgets, but women lead the charge when it comes to greener living, according to a new study.

Down to the Earth by Organic Producer Magazine
Are we creating a rod for own backs with borders that become bottomless pits filled with plants that just don’t like our soil type?

DR Power Equipment by
Since 1985, we have been manufacturing and selling tools that make outdoor work easier and more enjoyable.

East Coast Organics by East Coast Organics
Our mission is to promote organic gardening by offering garden centers, nurseries, and professional growers the finest quality, field-tested organic garden supplies.

Ecology of bugs and plant "defenses" by David William House
Ecologically speaking, it seems that within the limits of their
abilities to sense such things, most creatures will choose the most
healthful food/fodder in order to gain the best advantage for their
genes (as it were).

Energy hikes force energy-saving home improvements by
Faced with soaring gas and electricity prices, over one quarter of people have carried out energy and fuel saving home improvements over the last year, according to new research.

Exotic Teas From Exotic Locations by
Mountain Rose Herbs Unveils New Organic Black and Green Teas From Some of the Most remote Regions of the Globe ...

Farm Pro / Trak King by
Farm Pro's complete line of compact 20 - 30 HP tractors provide simple, affordable solutions for every need.

Farm Story - New technology embraces 95 year family tradition by Peppermint Jim Crosby
In my early years, I can remember this … the certain smells the mint has in spring, summer, and fall.

Farm Story; Farm Vacations at Four Springs Farm by Heleigh Bostwick
Jinny Cleland is a farmer with a mission. She wants to educate families, and children in particular, about the small family farm and to instill an awareness of the economic realities of farming.

Farmers and industry working together for our environment, our health and our farms by Kristina Fixter
Farmers in Saskatchewan brought in 124,516 kgs of unwanted and obsolete pesticides for safe disposal to 45 designated ag-retail collection sites during the obsolete pesticide collection campaign held from October 23-25th, 2007.

Farmers to cut back on milk production by Allan Chernoff - senior correspondent
Higher costs for feed and fuel are driving farmers to cut back on milk production - and that means higher prices.

Farming Reaching New Frontiers by Organic Producer Magazine
While the life of our farmer is still a physically demanding one that requires long hours and lots of knowledge, technology has spawned new techniques ...

Fast Food is Still Bad for Us by
Many are familiar with the 2004 documentary “Super Size Me,” in which comedian Morgan Spurlock decides to test the theory that fast food is bad for you.

FDA, CDC Investigation of Salmonella Outbreak by United Fresh Produce Association
Today, CDC and FDA announced that they are concentrating their investigation on jalapeqo peppers, rather than just tomatoes.

Fields of Power; Farming Co-Ops & the Future of Biodiesel by Christine Gable
One of the basic tenets of success is to believe in oneself. And that’s exactly what America’s farmers are doing in this petroleum-hungry nation: For not only are farmers across the nation ...

Frey Vineyards Info by
Frey Vineyards is the oldest (since 1980) and largest purely organic winery in the United States. It is also the first in the country to produce Biodynamic® wines.

From Fish Farm to Fuel by Jerry W. Kram
The steep rise in fuel prices is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate and discover new low-cost feedstocks for biofuels production ...

Germany May Ban Monsanto Corn, Minister Tells Berliner Zeitung by Rainer Buergin
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government may revoke a license for the cultivation of Monsanto Co.’s genetically modified corn because neither consumers nor farmers want it ...

GM will not solve current food crisis, says industry boss by David Adam
Genetically modified crops will not solve the current food crisis, according to the head of one of the world's largest agricultural biotechnology companies.

Going Green on a Budget by Organic Producer Magazine
Many people want to do their part for the environment and make eco-friendly changes to their lifestyles but don’t know where to start ...

Happy Valley Ranch by
Our fine hand-crafted cider and wine presses are a great reason to bring family and friends together this season to make and enjoy gallons...of FRESH SPARKLING CIDER!

Heavy Tractor Buyers Guide by Groshan Fabiola
At your farm, a heavy tractor is as essential to your daily operations as the sun and the rain.

High Motivation for Quality at High Mowing Seeds by Catherine Erhard
As producers of one of the largest selections of the highest quality organic seeds available, High Mowing Seeds continues to expand both its hybrid and open pollinated seeds, ranging from broccoli and onions to its latest development, sprouts and micro greens.

High weedkiller levels found in river checks by Juliet Eilperin
Atrazine, the second most widely used weedkiller in the country, is, according to the findings of an extensive Environmental Protection Agency database that has not been made public, showing up in some streams and rivers at levels high enough to potentially harm amphibians, fish and aquatic ecosystems.

Home-grown veg ruined by toxic fertiliser by Caroline Davies - The Observer
Gardeners across Britain are reaping a bitter harvest of rotten potatoes, withered salads and deformed tomatoes after an industrial herbicide tainted their soil. Caroline Davies reports on how the food chain became contaminated and talks to the angry allotment owners whose plots have been destroyed ...

How is Cheese from Pastured Cows Unique? by Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
What makes specialty cheese special? More specifically, what taste characteristics make cheese from pastured cows unique? These are important questions for farmers and milk processors wanting to create specialty dairy products from the milk of pastured cows.

How to Compose a Healthier Body by Dr. Patricia Margaitis
Spring is here and many of us dread losing the safe cover of winter clothing.  Now, we are faced with wearing less clothing and confronting the appearance of out of shape bodies.

Improving swine waste fertilizer by
Research in Soil Science Society of America Journal shows that changing the availability of phosphorous in swine diet leads to a slower accumulation of phosphorus in the soil ...

INDIAN farmers shun GM for organic solutions by Sue Branford
"My family was one of the first to stop using pesticides," says Sattemma, a lively Indian woman in her mid-40s, confidently talking to a group of visiting farmers. "Three years ago, we realised we were spending over half our income on chemicals.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Dr. Patricia Margaitis
When Health Is The Only Alternative

Junk Mail Stacks Up by Organic Producer
No room on your kitchen table or counter for your fruit bowl? Can’t see the beautiful marble counter top in your newly remodeled kitchen?

Lawsuits claim stores sold organic' milk that wasn't really organic by Gene Johnson
Some of the nation's largest retailers and grocery chains sold milk labeled "organic" that was not truly organic, recently filed lawsuits allege.

List of pesticide-free towns growing by Jeanette Rundquist
Health concerns fuel the trend, but not everyone is convinced ...

Making Connections with Chefs Collaborative by Karen Gaspers
Ever wonder how to connect with local chefs in your community and get your produce on their restaurant tables?  Cold calling can seem a daunting task. Or maybe you are searching for new places to post information about your farm’s products and upcoming events, but feel you’ve tapped out your resources.

Meet Your Organic Producer - Jim Gerritsen by Organic Producer
Jim Gerritsen, President of the Oragnic Seed Alliance (www.seedalliance.org), has owned and operated Wood Prairie Farm in northern Maine with his wife Megan for thirty-one years.

Meet Your Organic Producer - Neptunes Harvest by Organic Producer
The Neptune’s Harvest division came about as an endeavor to fully utilize the fresh fish that they process.

Mike's Windmill Shop by Mike's Windmill Shop
Our wind generators make a perfect compliment to your existing solar system. Or you can use them as a back up power source.

Mountain Rose Herbs by
Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has been known for its uncompromising commitment to organic agriculture and steadfast focus on the pure aesthetics and freshness of botanical products.

Mountain Rose Herbs New Products Announcement by
20% off Organic Chamomile Hydrosol!  & 25% off Organic Basil Leaf!

New Fuel Cell System 'Generates Electricity with Only Water, Air' by Kouji Kariatsumari, Nikkei Electronics
Genepax Co Ltd explained the technologies used in its new fuel cell system "Water Energy System (WES)," which uses water as a fuel and does not emit CO2.

New Greenhouse Will Concentrate on More Environmentally Friendly Insect Controls by Robert Burns
A new greenhouse largely funded by the Texas nursery plant industry will research ways to reduce chemical use and increase biological control of insect and other pests, said Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Northland Organic by
Northland specializes in the development, production and sales of Conventional Non-GMO and Certified Organic specialty variety seeds, grains, food ingredients and animal feed.

Ocean Pollution Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes by Organic Producer Magazine
Putting an end to ocean pollution is no small task, since the pollutants are quite varied in scope ...

Old-Time Favorites; Plants for Your Garden Worth Remembering by Nikki Phipps
Remember the almost magical feeling of your grandmother's garden, bursting with loads of colorful, fragrant blooms and magnificent foliage? There was always something going on in the garden ...

Oregon Tilth's 33rd Annual Conference - Jan. 18-19, 2008 by
Organic integrity is a concern that many share. This year’s conference will offer a rich variety of topics relevant to anyone involved with food systems, organic agriculture and livestock, sustainability, advocacy, and many other issues.

Organic advantage - The nutritional value of organic food by Dr. Charles Benbrook
BOULDER, Colorado — Today’s farmers raise more bushels of corn, pecks of apples and pounds of broccoli from a given piece of land than they did decades ago ...

Organic Seed; Putting Roots Down by Adrian Crabb
Plant hybridization, even with its benefits, has made it harder for farmers to grow seed adapted to their particular conditions.

Our Friends the Earthworms by
Earthworm activity aerates and mixes the soil, and is constructive to mineralization and nutrient uptake by vegetation. Certain species of earthworm come to the surface and graze on the higher concentrations of organic matter present there ...

PBS TV's Woodwright's Shop at Tillers International - On Air December 29th by
Tillers had the honor of hosting Roy Underhill and his Woodwright’s Shop for the taping of an episode to be aired on December 29th.

Plants can adapt to widespread climate change by
ENGLAND: New study finds that some plants can adapt to widespread climate change ...

Potato Praise by Organic Producer
That one word conjures up this magnificent vegetable, as we dig these jewels from the dark earth or exploit their versatility in the kitchen ...

Producing High Quality Goat Milk by Hoegger Goat Supply
Good quality goat milk is delicious, some say better in flavor than cows milk.

Raising a glass to (almost) organic wine by Tara Parker-Pope
Organic wines are, according to this blog, one of the hottest trends in restaurants today, according to a report last week from the National Restaurant Association.

Rearing Chicks and Pullets for the Small Laying Flock by Melvin L. Hamre
Good layers develop from healthy, well-bred chicks raised under good feeding and management programs. Buying the right type of chick is important for the most economical production ...

Recharge Your 'Green' Spirit This Holiday by Organic Producer
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling, offers a free simple solution to preserve the environment ...

Recipe for Amending the Soil by Catherine Erhard
It’s no secret that successful organic farmers and gardeners use compost. Using high-quality compost helps ensure lush plants and healthy growth. Soil also benefits from good compost.

Reese Tipis by
The Reese Tipis “GreenHouse Tipi” will extend the growing season in any climate. Out unique double-wall design lets you use our GreenHouse Tipi as a greenhouse, hotbed or cold frame depending on your needs and budget.

Research With Leonardite by 360 Organics
Leonardite (Tri-Lig) increases the buffering properties of soil and chelation of metal ions under alkaline conditions, according to Dr. Senn of Clemson University ...

Researching Better Growth by Catherine Erhard
Blue River Hybrids offers a wide range of organic seed, and the research they do proves they seek to offer more.

Rising CO2 levels could decrease the nutritional value of major food crops by Southwestern University
As levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rise in the 21st century, the nutritional value of many major food crops could decrease, according to a study conducted at Southwestern University.

Sand Creek Post & Beam Contributes to Arbor Day Foundation and Community by Sand Creek Post & Beam
Sand Creek Post & Beam is pleased to be working with the National Arbor Day Foundation to help with reforestation.

Save Time, Money and Resources on your wedding, the sustainable way! by
More and more people of all ages are using email to connect and communicate with friends, family and coworkers.  From a quick hello to planning a party, we rely on the internet.  Weddings are no longer an exception.

Save With Green Wheels by
Consumers are getting used to making greener choices for the home,

School Gardens by
Growing concern for the health and well-being of our nation’s youth and increased emphasis on the environment have spawned a renewed interest ...

Seaweed; the new diet must-have by Organic Producer Magazine
Food high in fat and calories could be made healthier by adding the seaweed ...

Smart World Organics by Smart World Organics
Smart World Organics, Inc. is a leading international fertilizer company, with customers in 30 countries. For over 25 years we have embraced the latest technological advances in agriculture to serve your needs.

Smart World Organics - Smart Tea Quality Grow by Smart World Organics
Smart Tea Quality Grow - trees receive totally available nutrition which greatly raises the energy and production of the tree, quality, Brix pound solids, taste and shelf life.

Soil Extravaganza by Carl Moro - Our Vital Earth Inc.
When I think about soil, I think about “Mother Earth”.  Our soils are living, breathing organisms.  Our earth feeds us with the best nutrients that are available.

Spanish River Carbonatite (SRC) by CHATHAM-KENT ORGANIC EPICENTRE
An agri-mineral fertilizer and soil conditioner, which is appropriate for use with, certified organic and conventionally produced crops.

Study; Combining pesticides makes them more deadly by Jeff Barnard
Common agricultural pesticides that attack the nervous systems of salmon can turn more deadly when they combine with other pesticides, researchers have found.

Support The Dorgan-Grassley Payment Limit by Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
URGE SENATORS TO SUPPORT THE DORGAN-GRASSLEY PAYMENT LIMITATIONS AMENDMENT DURING THE SENATE FLOOR FARM BILL DEBATE

Sustainable agriculture certification would assess health of entire ecosystem by Sustainable Food News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday it is funding the development of a new eco-label called "Healthy Grown ..."

Sustainable World Radio; Interview with Claude Genest by Permaculture Mailing List
Interview  with Claude Genest Permaculture Teacher/Designer, Deputy Leader of the Canadian Green Party , former actor and host of the Emmy Nominated PBS TV series  Regeneration: The Art of Sustainable Living.

Symbion by
Effective against aphids, mites, mealy bugs, fungi and rusts, adult stages of many insect pests, including fungus gnats, Western thrips and Japanese beetles. In addition, the organic fertilizer would replace fish meal and control mildews and rusts.

Tata unveils world's cheapest car by AFP New Dehli
The new Tata "Nano" car is pictured during the launch in New Delhi yesterday. India's giant Tata Group unveiled a $2,500 car it bills as the world's cheapest ...

Technology Feature / Cody Mercantile by
Cody Mercantile is the successor company to Modern Farm, founded by Y-Tex in the early 1970’s ...

Texas AgriLife Extension Offering Online Courses For Small-Acreage Landowners by Mike Jackson
Three online courses designed for agricultural novices will be offered by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, beginning Jan. 22, said Rebecca Parker, AgriLife Extension’s Dallas-based regional director of programs in agriculture and natural science.

The Great Biofuels Con by Christopher Booker and Richard North
Growing crops for oil was supposed to solve global warming. Now, as food prices soar, biofuels stand condemned as a crime against humanity ...

The Many Different Types of Soil we Have by
The soil in any location may be a combination of one or more of them; thus there are clayey loams and sandy loams. Also there may be a difference between the soil exposed to the air and the underlying subsoil.

The Old Man Who Farms with the Sea by Marla Dickerson
Tastiota, Mexico - A few miles inland from the Sea of Cortez, amid cracked earth and mesquite and sun-bleached cactus, neat rows of emerald plants are sprouting from the desert floor.

The Small Flock for Poultry Meat by Melvin L. Hamre
A well-planned and well-managed flock can be a good source of fresh poultry meat. Large scale commercial broiler production and merchandising techniques often result in market prices difficult to match with a backyard flock ...

The True Farm Machinery by Dulcy Perkins
Many organic producers are looking to make that next step in sustainable farming by using draft animals as renewable power. They’ll even get the added benefit of fertilizer production. The conversion may be easier than they think.

The World According to Monsanto by
"Gigantic biotech corporation Monsanto is threatening to destroy the agricultural biodiversity"

They that Sow in Tears, Shall Reap in Joy by Adrian Crabb
After examining Canadian farmer Theresa Claey’s Echinacea crop, plant scientists from the University of Manitoba told her that she may have developed her own variety of the medicinal herb.

Tomato study points to organic pros and cons on four farms by
Organically produced tomatoes were higher in sugars and other soluble solids, consistency and acidity, all of which are desirable attributes in processing tomatoes. - The organically grown tomatoes were lower, however, in red color, vitamin C and certain healthful compounds known as phenolics.

Top 10 Gifs Ideas To Please Every Person by Organic Producer
You spend countless hours trying to top last year’s gifts and find the one “perfect” thing that you know will bring joy and delight to your loved ones.

Top 10 plants for Children's Gardens by HC Flores
One of the best places to connect with children is in the garden. Gardens are full of wonder, and wonder is what leads to knowledge.

Toronto - Make pesticide ban a reality! by
Health, environment leaders' recommendations urge Premier to make pesticide ban a reality

Trials with Brandywine Tomatoes by Our Earth
We tried our hands at growing the Brandywine variety of tomatoes, having received several packets of them from a client.

Turn your Ordinary Favorite Organic Meals into Organic Holiday Feasts by Organic Producer
By employing some secrets it’s easy to turn basic dishes that you enjoy on a daily basis into something extra special.

TYM Tractor Corporation by
All TYM tractors are manufactured by state-of-the-art engineering company. With the benefit of over 40 years of manufacturing experience in agricultural machinery more than 10,000 tractors are now made each year to meet an ever-growing demand in countries from the United States to Australia, as well as throughout European community.

U of I researcher to study pesticides and Parkinson's by Erin Jordan
A University of Iowa pharmacy researcher had received a $1.5 million federal grant to study a possible link between pesticide exposure and Parkinson's Disease.

UK; Organic Pioneer says no to nano by ETC Group
The Soil Association – one of the world’s pioneers of organic agriculture – announced today that it is has banned human-made nanomaterials from the organic cosmetics, foods and textiles that it certifies.

Upper Midwest Organic Tree Fruit Growers Network by MOSES
Participants offer field days, orchard walks, and demonstrations at their farms ...

Urban farming takes root in Detroit by BBC News, Detroit
That is the ambitious aim of a charity called Urban Farming, which has its headquarters in Detroit, the capital of the US's wilting car industry.

US; The way we live now by
The corruption of society begins with the failure to call things by their proper names, he maintained, and its renovation begins with the reattachment of words to real things and precise concepts.

Weed It and Reap by Michael Pollan
A new politics has sprouted up around the farm bill, traditionally a parochial piece of legislation thrashed out in private between the various agricultural interests (wheat growers versus corn growers; meatpackers versus ranchers)

What Does Natural Really Mean by Barbara Aaron
Well now even we as producers are confused… how do you think consumers are feeling?

What makes a cow organic - A look at the organic dairy pasture wars by Samuel Fromartz
The “pasture wars” in the organic dairy sector broke out in the summer of 2007, when Aurora Organic Dairy agreed to amend its farming practices in a deal with the Department of Agriculture ...

When Christmas is Over - Poinsettias to the Compost Pile by Kathleen Phillips
Something in your holiday heart will urge you to attempt to forge a long-term relationship with your poinsettia.

Whole Foods Market's Local Producer Loan Program by Jenny Brown
Whole Foods Market recently started a new program to provide
low-interest, long-term loans to small producers around the country.

Why salmonella is difficult to control by Lawrence F. London, Jr
"interested in why salmonella is difficult to control, and whether small or organic farmers have a more difficult time controlling the bacteria ..."

Wildly Appropriate Seeds by Catherine Erhard
All of the seeds from Wild Garden Seeds are open pollinated, untreated, tested for germs and vigor, and well cleaned.

Winter Pruning by
Pruning is an essential task that is easily overlooked once winter arrives. If a garden is out of sight, pruning is one of those tasks that goes out of mind.

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