Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Organic News 04-20-11


Mister President: The Kennedy Center for What?
Huffington Post (blog)
The Kennedy Center is a physical, tangible as well as an organic living reminder of the Kennedy years and a legacy of a President who brought idealism to a generation of Americans. It is known for The Kennedy Center Honors (an American institution and ...
Is Organic Valley Bending the Rules of What's 'Organic'?
The Stir (blog)
I buy Organic Valley because it's the best option available to me. But the recent news about how it's allegedly misleading consumers about the living conditions of some of its hens and violating federal organic egg standards has me in a panic. ...

The Stir (blog)
'Madagascar' method retains the 'organic' prove Bilaspur farmers
DailyIndia.com
For, no matter what the platitudes about India still living in her villages, if a farmer cannot make enough from his land to sustain his family, he is likely to quit. These are the disturbing figures that Peepli Live brought to our screens and our ...
Sustainable Farming with Patti Moreno
Press Media Wire
Her pioneering efforts on organic and sustainable farming have revolutionized urban gardening worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have adopted her principles of Urban Sustainable Living, turning the Garden Girl videos into an online sensation ...
Homemade Easter Egg Dyes
Care2.com
By Melissa Breyer, Senior Producer, Care2 Green Living The year the Easter Bunny brought my kids organic, all-natural, yogurt-covered raisins didn't go over very well–but at least my daughters are gung-ho for dying Easter eggs with homemade, ...
Long Beach Council backs city food policy
Long Beach Press-Telegram
By Paul Eakins, Staff Writer LONG BEACH - As a city that has promoted exercise and healthful living for its residents, Long Beach is going to put its money - or its sugarless, organic soy products - where its mouth is. The City Council voted 8-1 ...
Creating an Eco-Friendly Oasis in Your Home
PR Newswire (press release)
Instead, select a calming dark beige, grey or blue paint that is nontoxic and contains no, or low volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Say yes to vintage furniture. Flea markets and rummage sales are the perfect places to snag antique chairs, ...

PR Newswire (press release)
Earth Day Events: How to Make a Greener Impact
Patch.com
Learn about home storm-water management, seed starting, organic gardening, local vegetables and vermicomposting. Call 773-755-5100 for fees and more information. Tour the "First Green Energy Efficient House in North Chicago," 9 am-12 pm, 2108 Wallace ...