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Phillip Geertson Remembered as Farmer Who Did Things His Own Way

Capital Press by Sean Ellis Phillip Geertson, an Idaho and Oregon farmer who campaigned against the use of genetically modified alfalfa and was part of a lawsuit that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s first ruling on genetically engineered crops, passed away Nov. 24. Enjoy this GMO Free Idaho interview with Mr. Geertson from 2012… Read more »

Oregon GMO Labeling Supporters Submit Signatures as Opponents Call Initiative ‘Costly,’ ‘Misleading’

Oregon Live by Yuxing Zheng SALEM — GMO labeling supporters and opponents began trading barbs Wednesday even before supporters submitted an estimated 155,661 signatures in an attempt to qualify the initiative for the November ballot. The attacks offered a preview of each side’s talking points in what many political observers expect could be the most expensive initiative… Read more »

Blue Sky Family Farms Free Range Organic (Egg Innovations)

Family owned and operated, Egg Innovations is headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin and originates Free Range and Pasture Raised organic, non-GMO and conventionally fed eggs under the Blue Sky Family Farms brand. They can be found in finer natural and grocery stores throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Our eggs are raised by family farmers on… Read more »

Blue Sky Family Farms Pastured Organic (Egg Innovations)

Family owned and operated, Egg Innovations is headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin and originates Free Range and Pasture Raised organic, non-GMO and conventionally fed eggs under the Blue Sky Family Farms brand. They can be found in finer natural and grocery stores throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Our eggs are raised by family farmers on… Read more »

Nature’s Path

They write: “Nature’s Path is a family run, independent company that has been committed to organics and sustainability for over 25 years. Our goal is to be a trusted name for quality organic foods in every home – socially responsible, environmentally sustainable and financially viable. We are the number one producer of organic cereals in… Read more »

The Cultivator – Winter 2013

The Winter 2013 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: Cover story: USDA Power Grab – National Organic Program Guts Synthetic Materials Decision-Making Process Editorial: The Corporate Takeover of the Seed Industry Feature: GE Crops – Why Scientists Are Worried Interview: Inside Washington State’s GMO Vote… Read more »

Another Reason to Eat Organic – No Potassium Bromate in Your Bread

Living Maxwell by Max Goldberg Source: Anthony Albright If you are a bread lover, which so many of us are, there is just another reason why you should be eating organic: potassium bromate. Potassium bromate is an additive used in flour which strengthens the dough and allows it to rise higher. Furthermore, it gives the… Read more »

The Cultivator – Winter 2016

The Winter 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here. In it you’ll find: The Cream Rises to the Top Cornucopia Calls for Investigation of NOP Organic is Soil Congressional GMO Scorecard Cornucopia Members Speak Up! Astroturf Groups Organic Farmer and Sunset Lawsuits Update Farmer Profile: A Treasure in the Valley FOIA Reading… Read more »