Criminalizing Organic and Home Growers

UPDATE: Many people were unable to get the text for this bill, or it was simply unavailable. We have obtained the full text and can be disseminated here: H. R. 875 Food Safety Administration Full Text This bill is sitting in committee and I am not sure when it will go to the floor. One …

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The Hidden Link Between Factory Farms and Human Illness

The FAO recently warned that global industrial meat production poses a serious threat to human health. BTW, Read the really frightening article in this month’s Mother Earth News, The Hidden Link Between Factory Farms and Human Illness We all KNOW this. We all sense this. It is time we did more. Stop EATING this. There …

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Ten Ways to Have the BEST Small Farm

the best small farm

Start Small – 100 square feet of garden can yield up to 200-400 pounds of vegetables, using sustainable organic methods. Go To Beds – eliminate unproductive path space and create growing areas that stay untrampled for healthiest plant growth. Compost – leaves, weeds, grass clippings and kitchen waste can promote fertility. The rules are simple: …

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