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"Cows at Green Yard, one of China's first organic dairies, enjoy a pampered life in the country. They take daily strolls in the pasture. For a morning snack, the cows graze on grass untouched by pesticides.
When it's time for a more filling meal, they dine on organic hay from Inner Mongolia, or perhaps sweetcorn, grown right on the farm. When they get sick, they take only traditional Chinese medicine.
The man behind Green Yard is Wang Zhanli, a farmer born in Yanqing, about two hours' drive from Beijing. He persuaded 50 of his neighbours to invest in his business."
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Friday, October 5, 2007
World Will Be Hurt by Air Freight Ban
"Banning air freighting of organic fruit and veg would seriously compromise the livelihoods of farmers in the developing world, says a new report from the ITC.
The Soil Association, which is responsible for certification of 70 per cent of the UK's organic produce, has been considering the measure as one of several options to reduce carbon emissions caused by organic produce being flow into the UK - a rather embarrassing side effect of the organic cause, which is largely driven by green interests."
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The Soil Association, which is responsible for certification of 70 per cent of the UK's organic produce, has been considering the measure as one of several options to reduce carbon emissions caused by organic produce being flow into the UK - a rather embarrassing side effect of the organic cause, which is largely driven by green interests."
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The Patron Saint of Organic?
"For a guy born, as CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips puts it, with a drawer full of silver spoons in his mouth, Prince Charles often doesn't get much of a break.
But, says Phillips, his romantic history aside, the prince is now being credited with being well ahead of the curve on some of the more popular causes of our time -- environmental protection, and organic farming and gardening.
In October 2005, Charles told 60 Minutes, "I'm just trying to say that we ought to redefine the way in which progress is, is seen. Is it progress to rush headlong into upsetting the whole balance of nature, which is what I think we're beginning to do?"
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But, says Phillips, his romantic history aside, the prince is now being credited with being well ahead of the curve on some of the more popular causes of our time -- environmental protection, and organic farming and gardening.
In October 2005, Charles told 60 Minutes, "I'm just trying to say that we ought to redefine the way in which progress is, is seen. Is it progress to rush headlong into upsetting the whole balance of nature, which is what I think we're beginning to do?"
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Organic Foods Become More Affordable in Kaua'i
"Organic groceries are becoming more accessible all over Kaua‘i. But does accessibility translate into affordability?
While many of the standard box store markets boast an organic section, prices often reflect the celebrity status of the product. At its purest level, supporting organics should stem from a virtuous effort to care for the planet and for our bodies. On the Mainland that may have been the rule for many a transplant, but the reality of living by virtue alone fades with a dwindling bank account."
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While many of the standard box store markets boast an organic section, prices often reflect the celebrity status of the product. At its purest level, supporting organics should stem from a virtuous effort to care for the planet and for our bodies. On the Mainland that may have been the rule for many a transplant, but the reality of living by virtue alone fades with a dwindling bank account."
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Really Cool Foods Creates Jobs in Indiana
"Cambridge City - A large number of jobs are heading to Indiana.
Really Cool Foods, an organic foods company based in New York City, is relocating its headquarters and primary operations to Cambridge City in Wayne County. The move is expected to bring a thousand jobs to the state.
"Only in America can you have an idea and be standing here a few short years later in front of a field just waiting for what will be the most modern, innovative, the most important prepared food production center in the world," said Really Cool Foods founder Mike Reconati.
The company is a premier manufacturer of organic natural fresh prepared foods."
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Really Cool Foods, an organic foods company based in New York City, is relocating its headquarters and primary operations to Cambridge City in Wayne County. The move is expected to bring a thousand jobs to the state.
"Only in America can you have an idea and be standing here a few short years later in front of a field just waiting for what will be the most modern, innovative, the most important prepared food production center in the world," said Really Cool Foods founder Mike Reconati.
The company is a premier manufacturer of organic natural fresh prepared foods."
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Hemp Bliss Receives Best New Food Award for Hempmilk
"Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 3, 2007) – Hemp foods are one of the hottest trends in the organic marketplace, and the prestigious Best New Food Product Award earned by Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk is the latest evidence of this healthy food phenomenon that is sweeping North America. Hemp Bliss is an innovative and nutritious new beverage from hemp industry pioneer Manitoba Harvest (www.manitobaharvest.com ) that stood out above hundreds of other products displayed at the Natural Products Expo East from September 26-29 in Baltimore, Maryland. The award was voted on by retail and distribution attendees at the show, which attracted a record crowd of more than 25,000 attendees and 1,790 exhibits. Natural Products Expo is the largest event in the industry.
Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk provides the powerful nutrition and pleasant nutty flavor of hemp seed in a non-dairy hempmilk beverage. It is a nutritious and delicious alternative to dairy, soy and grain-based drinks and is the first line of organic hempmilks. Hemp Bliss naturally provides a boost of 1,200 mg of Omega-3 essential fatty acids and 5 grams of protein per serving. Overall, it contains more Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fats than any milk including dairy and other alternatives such as soy, rice and almond. “Foods that offer omega-3 essential fatty acids like hemp are hot because medical evidence touting the health benefits continues to grow,” says Mike Fata, President and co-founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils. Hemp foods also have a strong digestible protein profile, fiber and an abundance of vitamins and minerals."
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Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk provides the powerful nutrition and pleasant nutty flavor of hemp seed in a non-dairy hempmilk beverage. It is a nutritious and delicious alternative to dairy, soy and grain-based drinks and is the first line of organic hempmilks. Hemp Bliss naturally provides a boost of 1,200 mg of Omega-3 essential fatty acids and 5 grams of protein per serving. Overall, it contains more Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fats than any milk including dairy and other alternatives such as soy, rice and almond. “Foods that offer omega-3 essential fatty acids like hemp are hot because medical evidence touting the health benefits continues to grow,” says Mike Fata, President and co-founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils. Hemp foods also have a strong digestible protein profile, fiber and an abundance of vitamins and minerals."
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New Delhi Receives Funds for Organic Farming
"NEW DELHI: The country is set to embrace organic farming in a big way. As part of this, a sub-committee of the Planning Commission has proposed a fund of Rs 2,500 crore in the 11th Five Year Plan period (2007-12).
The committee had earlier given Rs 100 crore for setting up of National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF).
The Planning Commission is yet to consider the proposal.
After getting the nod from the commission, a technical committee will decide on how to utilise the funds.
The funds are expected to be earmarked for organic food production, setting up of marketing networks and certification. "
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The committee had earlier given Rs 100 crore for setting up of National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF).
The Planning Commission is yet to consider the proposal.
After getting the nod from the commission, a technical committee will decide on how to utilise the funds.
The funds are expected to be earmarked for organic food production, setting up of marketing networks and certification. "
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