A Voice for Choice Advocacy
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy advocates for people’s rights to be fully informed about the composition, quality, and short- and long-term health effects of all products that go into people’s bodies, such as food, water, air, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy
Standards Now Open to Public Comments To Protect the Integrity of the USDA #Organic Label

#TakeAction #ActionAlert #PublicComment

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/09/standards-now-open-to-public-comments-to-protect-the-integrity-of-the-usda-organic-label/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Standards Now Open to Public Comments To Protect the Integrity of the USDA Organic Label—Due by Sept 28! - Beyond Pesticides Daily…
The National Organic Standards Board is now receiving written comments from the public that must be submitted by September 28, 2023! Check it out here!
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Peeling Back The Truth On #Apeel

#RightToKnow #FoodSupply #NoConsent #Organic #BillGates

https://rumble.com/v3jy13f-peeling-back-the-truth-on-apeel.html
Rumble
PEELING BACK THE TRUTH ON APEEL
Do you know that a company is applying a film to the exterior of fruits and vegetables? What’s it made of? Is it safe? Take a deep dive into Apeel’s product that may change your grocery shopping habit
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A drive to make U.S. a leader in organic cotton

#Organic #OrganiCotton #Agriculture

https://www.gilmermirror.com/2023/11/13/a-drive-to-make-u-s-a-leader-in-organic-cotton/
The Gilmer Mirror
A drive to make U.S. a leader in organic cotton
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"Preventative health care practices: Producers must maintain preventative health care practices that include sufficient nutrition and comprehensive parasite prevention plans.

Animals must be treated with allowed medicines to minimize pain, stress and suffering. All necessary treatment must be administered, even if the animal loses its organic status."

#USDA
#RightToKnow #Organic #FoodSuppy #Farming

https://thetandd.com/business/agriculture/usda-publishes-new-standards-for-organic-livestock-poultry-production/article_574a5ca4-76c4-11ee-bce2-37738ff620cb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-
The Times and Democrat
USDA publishes new standards for organic livestock, poultry production,
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule on Wednesday.
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Eight major German and Austrian supermarkets say consumer choice, #organic must be protected from new #GMOs

#RightToKnow #RightToChoose #FoodSupply

https://www.gmwatch.org/en/106-news/latest-news/20336-eight-major-german-and-austrian-supermarkets-say-consumer-choice-organic-must-be-protected-in-new-gmo-deregulation via @GMWatch
www.gmwatch.org
Eight major German and Austrian supermarkets say consumer choice, organic must be protected from new GMOs
"EU regulations must guarantee full traceability and labelling of NGTs throughout the supply chain"
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USDA Supports Expansion of “Organic” Hydroponically-Grown Food, Threatening Real Organic

#Organic #Farming #Agriculture #Soil #USDA

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/12/usda-supports-expansion-of-organic-hydroponically-grown-food-threatening-real-organic/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
USDA Supports Expansion of “Organic” Hydroponically-Grown Food, Threatening Real Organic - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding that appears to be supporting the expansion of “organic” hydroponic, an approach that violates foundational organic principles.
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Napa Valley #Wine Press: #Larkmead Vineyards earns California Certified #Organic Farmers status

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/wine/napa-valley-wine-press-crimson-wine-group-portocork/article_e81cddae-9534-11ee-86bb-4b17810cf5eb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @NapaRegister
The Napa Valley Register
Napa Valley Wine Press: Larkmead Vineyards earns California Certified Organic Farmers status
Larkmead Vineyards recently announced it has earned California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) status.
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We Need Healthy Farm #Ecosystems – Not Harmful #Pesticides

#Organic #Agriculture #SoilHealth #Farming #FoodSupply #Pollinators #GetToxicsOut

https://www.nrdc.org/bio/allison-johnson/we-need-healthy-farm-ecosystems-not-harmful-pesticides
www.nrdc.org
We Need Healthy Farm Ecosystems – Not Harmful Pesticides
EPA should do more to protect pollinators – and we need to ramp up resources to help farmers build healthy ecosystems themselves.
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"Yichao Rui, an agroecologist at Purdue, said that kind of response by farmers isn't always due to an actual increase in pests; sometimes, it's just for “peace of mind.”

And Katy Rogers, who manages an organic farm outside Indianapolis, said that in many cases it’s a misconception that organic farmers are harboring massive pest infestations."

#Pesticides #Farming #Agriculture #Organic #OrganicFarms

https://qz.com/with-organic-fields-next-door-conventional-farms-dial-1851358878
Quartz
With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds
Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth
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Living on the Land

#AgriCommunity #Agriculture #Community #Farming #Organic #Health #Wellness #HealthyLiving #OffGrid

https://rumble.com/v4m1e5c-living-on-the-land.html?playlist_id=watch-history
Rumble
Living on the Land
Imagine waking up to the rising of the sun, birds chirping and the smell of free-range eggs cooking. When you’re ready to get out of bed, you’ll make your way to the garden to pick fresh vegetables an
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#Organic Consumers Association Takes Legal Action Against Eggland's Best #Eggs Over Alleged Misleading Marketing Claims.

#Food #RightToKnow #InformedChoice

https://tinyurl.com/yedbnmsb#Organic Consumers Association Takes Legal Action Against Eggland's Best #Eggs Over Alleged Misleading Marketing Claims.

#Food #RightToKnow #InformedChoice

https://tinyurl.com/yedbnmsb
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The Campaign for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture releases map of #pesticides near #schools, rallies farms to go #organic

#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/05/22/cora-releases-map-of-pesticides-near-schools-rallies-farms-to-go-organic/
Santa Cruz Sentinel
CORA releases map of pesticides near schools, rallies farms to go organic
The Campaign for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture held a rally on a field behind MacQuiddy Elementary School encouraging all farms near schools in Watsonville to switch to organic and stop usin…
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Six #organic #gardening tips to keep bugs away without using chemicals

#GetToxicsOut

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1901891/organic-gardening-tips-repel-bugs-no-chemicals
Express.co.uk
Six ‘organic’ gardening tips to repel bugs without using chemicals
Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be rewarding, so it's frustrating when bugs get to them first. Here's some natural tips to deter bugs.
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This grocery store in Montreal has an incredible 30,000 square foot #organic #farm on its roof!

#UrbanFarming

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5id5KySd8l/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D
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Judge Upholds $1.89M Penalty for Adulteration and Mislabeling of #Organic Fertilizer.

The product was found to contain the synthetic #herbicides diquat and #glyphosate.

#GetToxicsOut #BigChemical

https://www.morningagclips.com/judge-upholds-1-89m-penalty-for-adulteration-and-mislabeling-of-organic-fertilizer/?utm_source=Organic+Insider+Newsletter&utm_campaign=211de0b048-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_06_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd03bd507f-211de0b048-226037457
Morning Ag Clips
Judge Upholds $1.89M Penalty for Adulteration and Mislabeling of Organic Fertilizer
CDFA announced a judge upheld a penalty against Agro Research International, LLC, for adulteration of organic fertilizing material.
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Study reveals fewer mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown conventionally

#Organic #Food #Health #ChildrensHealth #InformedChoice

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-reveals-mold-toxins-grown-grain.html?utm_source=Organic+Insider+Newsletter&utm_campaign=211de0b048-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_06_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd03bd507f-211de0b048-226037457#google_vignette
phys.org
Study reveals fewer mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown conventionally
An international meta study reveals that there may be less of certain mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown in the conventional manner. This, and other findings from research ...
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Rethinking how we garden and the products we use

#Gardening #GardeningTips #Organic #GetToxicsOut #Health #ChildrensHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Pollinators #Ecosystems

https://www.marinij.com/2024/06/14/rethinking-how-we-garden-and-the-products-we-use/
Marin Independent Journal
Rethinking how we garden and the products we use
In Japanese culture, there’s a fascinating philosophical perspective called wabi-sabi. One of its principles is the acceptance of the inherent beauty of impermanence and imperfection. You mig…
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A study by RHS scientists, found that taking a more sustainable approach – from letting your grass grow long to avoiding pesticides and peat compost and providing areas for wildlife – can make people feel better than more conventional gardening.

#Gardening #Organic #Wellness #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #NaturalMedicine #Nature

https://www.aol.com/ditching-weedkiller-gardening-nature-boosts-141350402.html
Aol
Ditching weedkiller and gardening for nature boosts wellbeing more, study says
Research from Royal Horticultural Society highlights benefits of sustainable gardening as Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival kicks off.
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Popular vegan restaurant owner expanding menu to include meat from regenerative farming: 'People are still eating meat everywhere I look'

#RegenerativeFarming #LocalFarming #FarmToTable #Organic

https://www.yahoo.com/news/popular-vegan-restaurant-owner-expanding-210000839.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Popular vegan restaurant owner expanding menu to include meat from regenerative farming: 'People are still eating meat everywhere…
“I hope that the vegan community and the regenerative community can really come together because I think they’re both powerful, powerful pathways for change.”
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How to Use Garlic in Your #Garden for #Organic #PestControl, According to a Pro

#Gardening #GerdeningTips #GetToxicsOut #EnvironmentalHealth

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/garlic-garden-organic-pest-control-100000068.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Life
How to Use Garlic in Your Garden for Organic Pest Control, According to a Pro
We spoke with an expert to understand how to use garlic in your garden for pest control. This easy DIY solution is organic and effective according to an etymologist.
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