The latest in Organic Foods

Bulgaria parliament bans GMO crops to soothe fears

2010-03-18T09:30:37Z

<div><p>SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday to tighten a law that effectively banned cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops for scientific and commercial reasons in response to public fears.</p><p>The ruling center-right GERB party decided to drop a planned moratorium on GMO production because the new law would keep the EU Commission approval of the cultivation of genetically modified potatoes.</p><p>The deputies help up placards that read "For a GMO free Europe" as one of their number, Rebecca Harms, ber...

Organic advocates optimistic about new USDA rules

2010-02-24T00:15:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Farmers, advocates optimistic new USDA rules mean better enforcement of organic labeling rules</div><div><p>New federal rules that define what makes milk and meat organic have natural food advocates optimistic that the government is committed to ensuring the label means something.</p><p>U.S. consumers bought $24 billion worth of organic products in 20...

Food And Farm Whats Organic

2010-02-24T00:17:08Z

In a May 31, 2006 file photo, cows are shown grazing on an organic dairy farm in Jordan, Minn. New federal rules that define what makes milk and meat organic has advocates for natural food optimistic that the government is committed to ensuring that the label means something. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

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Maine dairy farmers put new organic milk on market

2010-02-22T09:06:38Z

<div id="subtitle">10 struggling Maine dairy farmers unite to put new organic product, MOOMilk, in supermarkets</div><div><p>Maine dairy farmers hope their new organic milk, called MOOMilk, becomes as popular among natural-food buffs as Maine lobster is among seafood lovers.</p><p>Ten dairy farmers formed Maine's Own Wis. leads nation in sale of organic cranberries and beef cows, 2nd in number of farms</div><div><p>Wisconsin leads the U.S. in the sale of organically produced cranberries and beef cows and is second in the number of organic farms, according to a federal summary released Tuesday.</p><p&...

Urban Vegetable Gardening With a Square Foot Gardening Kit Makes Gardening Available to All

2010-02-22T14:00:00Z

Organic gardening is a great idea for several reasons. First is that consuming organic vegetables are better for one?s health than consuming their counterparts which are grown with the use of chemicals. Those who have yards have the option of using their land to have their own organic gardens. People who live in an urban environment that do not have easy access to land have been without this option for some time. Now it is possible for those in a city to have this option available to them thr...

Urban Square Foot Gardening Brings the Country to the City

2010-02-22T14:00:06Z

When most people think of gardening they conjure up images of country sides or suburban homes with large yards. This can be disheartening for those who live in urban areas who do not have yards in which to plant beautiful flowers and vegetables. Having such gardens is now within reach to those in urban area. This is through urban square foot gardening kits offered by Green Diamond Gardens. This kits open up gardening possibilities which are only limited to ones creativity.<br>&a...

Organic Square Foot Gardening Can Save Money

2010-02-22T14:00:24Z

Today we know more about the food we consume than ever before. We all know that buying and consuming organic items such as vegetables is better for our health. Growing in this manner is also better for the environment. This is because organic growing does not use pesticides and chemicals which harm the environment. The only problem with buying items such as organic vegetables is that they can very expensive.<br><br>Sometimes people whether to spend the money to buy...

katy perry caffe

2010-01-26T17:18:03Z

Singer Katy Perry leaving the organic coffee company Urth Caffe after having lunch West Hollywood, California - 25.01.10

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Tips to Have an Eco-Friendly Child

2010-02-22T16:51:15Z

From day 1, children are already mass consumers. Nevertheless, nurturing your child early to be eco-friendly is possible. In fact, your kid will surely grow up to be more responsible and eco-conscious if you start teaching them early.<br><br>Here are some useful tips to get you started on developing an eco-friendly child:<br><br>Eco-awareness starts at home ? The whole family should be good role models in living a green lifestyle. Lead a...

Buying And Managing An Organic Farm Property

2010-02-22T19:11:47Z

Organic farming has been with us since farming began but it has taken on new meaning. The demand for organic farms has increased over the years so much that almost part of the country has them. Organic farms were the way farmers planted and looked after tier crops till fertilizer were discovered. Up to a point, these chemicals which were originally created to help in the control of soil fertility had rather become man's enemies. The poisonous substances were the cause of many diseases. Food f...

Instant Organic Gardening With Organic Seedlings

2010-02-22T23:49:31Z

Providing yourself and your family with safe and healthy food from your own organic garden is very popular these days. Some people however, don't start with this activity because they find it very time consuming. But by using organic seedlings straight from the garden center you make it much easier. Without spending extravagant amounts of money and time. The drawback of normal gardening as a hobby is that the whole process has been a slow and time consuming process. But as in all things in th...

Organic Teas, Delicious and Healthy

2010-02-23T02:13:28Z

Organic foods and drinks are becoming increasingly popular, and tea is no exception. Organic teas be can be purchased in most places that sell tea, but shopping online is the surest way to make sure that you get best selection at the best prices.<br><br>Organic tea is grown without the use of any fertilizers or pesticides. Instead, natural methods are used to help the crops. For instance, compost and a layer of mulch are added to the soil, which provide extra nutri...

Health Tips to Avoid Estrogen Dominance

2010-02-23T07:07:21Z

As one who has always been interested in the science of why people get sick, it appears that many doctors now agree that our polluted world causes many debilitating diseases.<br><br>The number one problem that appears to be a source of some of today's most serious diseases is estrogen dominance. This is common in men, women and children and studies show it can be a precursor to illnesses such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, BPH, stroke, ovari...

Buying Organic Coffee

2010-02-23T07:09:26Z

Organic coffee beans are a healthier and more natural alternative to regular coffee beans. Coffee is a $70 billion dollar industry worldwide making it the second most value commodity in the world behind crude oil. This sheer size of the industry's trade and ecological footprint means that coffee plantations have a huge environmental impact on the world. By only choosing organic coffee beans, you can play your part in reducing our impact on the natural environment.<br><br&...

Want to Be an Environmentally Aware? Go For Organic Dog Foods

2010-02-23T08:36:17Z

Nowadays, more and more people become environmentally aware that's why there is an increase demand for organic food. And many people realize the bad effects of taking too much commercial food to their health. Therefore, there's a lot of them have altered their lifestyle particularly to their eating habits and diet. They change their daily meals from an unhealthy diet to organic food intake.<br><br>Many people who relate their eating habits to organic food can testi...

'What's in my tabbouleh?', Lebanese ask

2010-02-23T11:18:13Z

<div><p>A series of food scandals has prompted the Lebanese, who pride themselves on the quality of their cuisine, to look more closely at what goes on their plates and to increasingly turn to organic produce.</p><p>The food scare was sparked by reports of high levels of pesticides detected in locally grown fruit and vegetables, including grapes, strawberries, potatoes and apples, some of which contained 25 times internationally accepted le...

Making Organic Foods Affordable

2010-02-23T14:58:43Z

Even though many people agree eating organic foods is a great idea they continue not to do so. They find it is hard to come up with more money for their food and so they need to buy what they already are. In the past organic foods were high dollar but if you haven?t checked the prices on many of them recently then you are in for a nice surprise. While they can be slightly higher the overall cost isn?t very much more. For the great value they offer your body and the environment that is a great...

Learn About Organic Livestock Measures

2010-02-23T14:58:55Z

The idea of organic livestock is one that has really captured the attention of people. Stories of cattle being given large amounts of steroids and additives in order to bulk them up has people worried. There are studies that indicate consuming such meat isn?t? good for you. Yet there are other studies that will tell you it doesn?t matter. Realistically though we live in a society where people are obese and have tons of health concerns. Could it be that the meat consumed plays some role in tho...