100 free Organic Food Festival tickets

"The Organic Food Festival 2010, taking place on 11-12th September 2010 in Bristol on the Harbourside, is Europe’s largest organic showcase event and one of the UK’s leading food festivals. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the Festival demonstrates the growth of the organic movement and the increased recognition of the role organic production can play in creating a sustainable future."

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Whole Foods Market Reports Third Quarter Results

"AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: WFMI) today reported results for the 12-week third quarter ended July 4, 2010. Sales increased 15% to $2.2 billion. Comparable store sales increased 8.8%, or 6.3% on a two-year stacked basis. Identical store sales, excluding three relocations, increased 8.4%, or 4.6% on a two-year stacked basis. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) increased 27% to $179.8 million from $141.4 million last year. Income available to common shareholders increased 88% to $65.7 million from $35.0 million last year, and diluted earnings per share increased 53% to $0.38. Results included relocation, store closure and lease termination costs of $0.7 million versus $18.2 million in the prior year. "

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Sting and wife Trudie Styler embrace la dolce vita as they sell their organic wares from deep in the heart of Tuscany Read more: http://www.dailymail

"It's been their home from home for the past 13 years.

But today, Sting and Trudie Styler opened their Italian estate to the commercial masses as they launched their new organic shop.
The rock and roll couple have opened a food store called Tenuta il Palagio, which will sell olive oil, wine, honey and salami.

All the produce is grown and farmed on their 900-acre Il Palagio estate and until now it has only been sold directly to outlets in the U.S. and Britain, including Harrods.

But from today, locals and fans alike will be able to purchase some of the singer's organic wares."

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UAE to have 40 organic farms by June 2011

"Dubai, 2nd Aug. 2010 (WAM) -- The UAE has 13 organic farms at present and is planning to have 23 more by June 2011, raising to 40 the total number of organic farms in the country. Thirteen organic farms registered with the Ministry of Environment and Water up to the half of the current year, an increase of 25 per cent over the same period last year, Eng. Mansour Al Mansouri, Director of Agricultural Development At the Ministry said. We will commence work in next September to transform 23 conventional farms into organic orchards by June 2011, he added in a statement to the Arabic daily Al Ittiahd. He indicated that the Ministry started in July to offer farmers 172 shade, cool canopies at half prices. The distribution process will continue until the end of the current year, he said. According to him, the Ministry is intending to regulate marketing of locally produced or imported organic products in partnership with the private sector. "

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Herbicide-tainted manure wilts organic crops across Whatcom County

"BELLINGHAM Whatcom County organic farmers and gardeners are reporting severe crop damage that appears to be linked to herbicide contamination in the manure and compost they obtain from non-organic farms and dairies for use as natural fertilizer.
The herbicide suspected is known as aminopyralid. It is not believed to pose much danger to humans, other mammals or birds, but it’s tough on broadleaf plants. Farmers use it for weed control in pastures and fields that grow silage crops for dairy cows."

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South Dakota Announces New Organic Food Rules

"In South Dakota new legislation went into effect July 1 allowing the creation of new rules and regulations on organic food sold in farmers markets. The regulations were created by the state Department of Health in tandem with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service.

The rules state, "Many growers and specialty food entrepreneurs in South Dakota are adding value to the fresh, whole fruits and vegetables grown in South Dakota. Whole raw fruits and vegetables can currently be sold without any regulatory requirements. Once a raw fruit and/or a vegetable has been processed, specific requirements need to be followed to ensure the safety of the product.""

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Alemany Farm Claims To Reduce San Francisco's Crime By Growing Organic Food (VIDEO)

"In this clip, KVIE Public Television reports from Alemany Farm, a four acre organic paradise amidst the urban sprawl of one of San Francisco's worst crime areas.

Executive Director Alice Carruthers says her vision with the non-profit "was to slow the crime down." Since the farm began in 1991, families have been able to put fresh organic food on their tables and find a safe haven from the hostile environment where their children can play and learn about the environment."

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