Showing posts with label polyface farms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyface farms. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Monsanto’s GMO Corn Linked To Organ Failure, Study Reveals


Huffington Post published an interesting little article:
Monsanto’s GMO Corn Linked To Organ Failure, Study Reveals
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/monsantos-gmo-corn-linked_n_420365.html

In case anyone is unclear on which foods contain GMOs, it can be tricky, as many are listed as ingredients you will not recognize. Always read ingredients when buying products from te store. If possible, don't shop at major supermarkets - as they contribute to the inefficient and wasteful system we should be rejecting. Here is a small list of things to look out for when reading labels to start you off:
http://www.rense.com/politics6/gms.htm

Also, stay current with your reading up on GMO infiltration and their effects on our health and the environment. Here's a great site to start you off:
http://truefoodnow.org/

Hope does exist in the struggle to banish the industrialization of livestock and agriculture. Support your local CSA, coop and farms that support a work model similar to this:
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/principles.aspx

Sunday, December 13, 2009

As It Ever Should Be

POLYFACE FARMS
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/principles.aspx


Check out Fresh

If the movie isn't screening near you, please write Ana Joanes, the Director of FRESH at screenings@freshthemovie.com to inquire about organizing a screening in your community.

Meet Joel Salatin himself at the NOFA/MASS ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE - Food From Farms For Families
January 16, 2010- 9am-5:30pm
Worcester Technical High School, Worcester, Ma
Download a registration form here


Further Reading:

10 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle
http://www.freshthemovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ana-10-FRESH-Solutions.pdf

Community Supported Agriculture
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

Some great "How to" Books from Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/books.aspx