The probable carcinogen glyphosate has been detected in popular cereals, but the EPA is ready to approve its use for 15 more years. Quaker Oats “Life” and “Squares” cereals. Gerber and Beechnut baby oatmeal. Cheerios. Store brand “O” cereals from Target, Safeway, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Kroger. All those products were contaminated with glyphosate (often sold as Roundup) in … [Read more...]
Fresh bounty in demand at New Zealand eco farm
For Frank van Steensel and Josje Neerincx, the biggest milestone in 20 years of developing their eco farm is the interest their four children have in their steadily expanding business, Wairarapa Eco Farms. After buying an 8ha bare piece of land on the Tauherenikau Plains in 1996, the couple have called Wairarapa home ever since. They moved from The Netherlands to New … [Read more...]
Can human urine replace chemical fertilizers?
The Rich Earth Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont, is likely the only organization measuring success in gallons of urine. In 2012, Kim Nace, Rich Earth’s administrative director and partner Abe Noe-Hays collected 600 gallons of urine from friends and neighbors. The next year, the organization brought in about 3,000 gallons from 170 human volunteers. Rebecca Rueter, a board … [Read more...]
Making peace with the earth
The tragedy of 13th November 2015 in Paris calls on all of humanity to respond to the escalating and vicious cycles of violence by creating virtuous circles of peace. The recent horrific attacks in Paris, Beirut and Egypt's Sinai peninsular make it all the more imperative that we came together in solidarity for the future of humanity and Mother Earth. Governments under … [Read more...]
Operations manager needed for organic farming project
Within the Central Hub at the Green Road, you will continuously develop the fruit & vegetable supply and distribution model, while managing the planning, procurement, quality and distribution of produce and the staff involved. Your farming/fresh produce related logistics and/or supply chain management experience is a given, together with your people and organisational … [Read more...]
Chef needed for local organic farm store
Do you want to prepare delicious food for the Local Farm Store, Coffee Shop and Organic Farmers Market based in the beautiful surroundings of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School? Tasks include: menu planning, ordering and stocktaking producing tasty meals from organic farm fresh produce managing the kitchen and bakery staff maintaining the highest health & safety … [Read more...]
Organic farmer wins runner-up for Green Personality
Over the years I have visited most organic wine farms in the country, but yesterday I found the Avondale jewel which left me speechless. Synthesizing organic and biodynamic farming methods with modern science and what I would call abject earth stewardship provides the ultimate holistic system which only the artist proprietor behind it all, Jonathan Grieve, can explain. But … [Read more...]
Foxglove organic stories Pt. 3: Organic farming is not for sissies
Organic farming is not for sissies. If your city neighbour doesn’t bulldoze your carefully planted cervitude road into oblivion, then too much work for one set of hands can challenge a strong woman even in this idyllic setting. We offer you another installment by Sue Vingerhoets, farmer on Foxglove organic farm, to illustrate what she has to deal with during this very hot … [Read more...]
Increased support for organic farmers
As part of their ongoing mission to support emerging farmers, Pick n Pay has made a commitment to provide dedicated organic produce shelf space in 50 of their stores. This commitment was made to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in March this year, in order to further assist in the development of the organic produce sector and emerging farmers around the … [Read more...]
Important speech for the world
"One of the world’s biggest myths is that going organic is a choice. From the perspective of food security, there is no choice." On Tuesday 19th June, the opening session of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, forming part of UNCSD Rio+20. At this Sustainable Development Learning Event, the following … [Read more...]
Hoe boer mens koolstof-neutraal?
Hoe op aarde boer jy intensief sonder om koolstofdioksied te produseer? ‘n Kollega vertel my van Backsberg se koolstofneutraliteit (al sedert 2006) en ek hoor iets daarvan oor die radio. ‘n Hele nuwe konsep vir my. Ek maak ‘n afspraak met die eienaar Michael Back. Sy eerste vraag aan my: “How serious are you about organic farming?” betrap my onkant en ek mompel iets van … [Read more...]
Cuba’s Organic Food Revolution Flourishing
Cuba's successful models of sustainable development — in areas of food, housing and health — are now being widely replicated throughout Latin America. Cuba marked the 50th anniversary of its revolution in 2009. The Cuban people have withstood five decades of hostility from the United States and its international allies. However, Cuba's best form of resistance has been not … [Read more...]
Boost your body with organic strawberries
Nothing says I love you more than a super healthy Raw Stawberry Mousse. With the month of love and romance upon us there’s no better time to treat yourself and your loved ones to this healthy and nutritious fruit. Strawberries come with important health benefits given the high and diverse phytonutrient and vitamin content, but when grown organically the rich antioxidant … [Read more...]
