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An Important New Reason To Keep Pesticides Away From Children

Despite major improvements in treatment and survival, children’s cancer rates are rising in the United States, leaving parents and scientists alike searching for evidence of what’s behind the trend. A new report sheds light into one avoidable risk: household pesticides.

By | May 10th, 2016 | Organic News | Tags: , , , , , ,

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Organic Certification: Why is it Important?

I have traveled to verdant areas of the country where the land sprouts red barns housing livestock and ancient well-oiled tractors. The farmers are sturdy, the roosters are colorful and all seems quite organic and pastoral. I have visited many such hardy salt-of- the-earth folk. I have trudged their furrows and bumped along in their four-by-fours, speaking about the price of broccoli and the forewarning of an early frost. Many do pledge to be organic, but when pressed, a few say that they are “beyond” and need not be certified—too much trouble, expense… and the paperwork, OY! Let’s be friendly and let thy neighborly-trust be our guide.

By | May 10th, 2016 | Organic News | Tags: , ,

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Organic Gardening Challenge

Earlier this month we presented 7 Steps to Starting and Enjoying an Organic Garden. Today we are launching a challenge to our members asking you to pledge to start your own organic garden. The challe...

By | April 27th, 2016 | Organic News

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Mother’s Day Twitter Party!

Mother's Day is just around the corner. In honor of this special day we've gathered our supporting brands to offer you a fun Twitter chat with excellent panelists and awesome giveaways. What: Twit...

By | April 27th, 2016 | Organic News

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How Much Of Monsanto’s Weed Killer Is In Your Food?

Originally published in EWG's AgMag blog by Emily Cassidy, Research Analyst. The Food and Drug Administration plans to start testing food for traces of glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used...

By | April 13th, 2016 | Organic News

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Beyond the Dirty Dozen… Tips to Shop Organic Throughout the Store

Originally published in the Organic Matters blog by Melody Meyer, Vice President of Policy and Industry Relations for United Natural Foods. Shopping organic is a journey. At first, you might st...

By | April 13th, 2016 | Organic News

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Identify + Encourage These Beneficial Insects

Originally published in Rodale's Organic Life. Many common insects are actually good for your garden. Our insect allies far outnumber the insect pests in our yards and gardens. Bees, flies, and...

By | April 13th, 2016 | Organic News

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7 Steps to Starting and Enjoying an Organic Garden

As spring is upon us it's an opportunity to get your hands in the dirt and grow some delicious organic food. We've pulled together seven steps to starting and enjoying your organic garden! Step On...

By | April 1st, 2016 | Organic News

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Guest Blog: How to Better Breakfast with Organic Coffee

Originally published by Only Organic supporter: Nature's Path. For us at Nature’s Path, a ‘better breakfast’ starts with being organic. But while you munch away on a tasty organic breakfas...

By | March 22nd, 2016 | Organic News

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Top New Organic Products at Expo West

Our team just came back from the largest natural products food conference and trade show,Natural Products Expo West, where over 70,000 attendees come to see what new products their favorite brands ar...

By | March 22nd, 2016 | Organic News

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