Francis Thicke’s Bids Farewell the NOSB; Dicamba Rampage Continues; GMO Arctic Apple Hits the Midwest; Artist and Seed Saver Inspires Many; Humans ARE the Cause for Climate Change

Posted on November 7, 2017

Francis Thicke’s Farewell Address to the NOSB After Hydroponics is Passed for Organic Certification Last week it was a solemn defeat for many farmers, as hydroponics was welcomed into organic certification. It was decided during the Jacksonville National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) … Read More

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In The News: The Great Arctic Thaw Could Unleash Giant Viruses; Everything You Need to Know About Egg Labels; California Moves To Protect Citizens From Monsanto’s GMO Weed Killer

Posted on September 15, 2015

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The Great Arctic Thaw Could Unleash Giant Viruses It sounds like a science fiction movie, but unfortunately this is real life. French scientists have discovered viruses laying dormant in a 30,000 year old sample of permafrost in the arctic. This … Read More

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Take Action: Protect Those Who Expose Abuse At Factory Farms; Let’s Keep Up The Fight To Stop The TPP; Tell Obama to Protect the Arctic

Posted on June 30, 2015

Protect Those Who Expose Abuse At Factory Farms Slowly but surely, state legislatures have been passing laws making it illegal for people to expose the truth about the cruel and unnecessary treatment of animals in factory farms. This means anyone … Read More

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Take Action: Tell President Obama: Don’t Drill the Arctic; Keep Chicken From China Out of School Lunches; Make a Call to Stop the TPP

Posted on May 25, 2015

Tell President Obama: Don’t Drill the Arctic President Obama was in office for the worst oil disaster in our nation’s history and he vowed his American people that he would devote his time towards a clean energy future. But today, … Read More

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