Here’s a common sense solution to labeling organic and handling the concerns over GMO’s.  It’s frustrating to find out that the plan was already laid out during the Clinton Administration but that the USDA has two internal monitoring groups that are at odds with each other.   Read the full story here – [link]

New research from Washington State University has found statistically significant heart healthy differences in Organic Whole Milk versus Non-Organic.   It makes sense that organic foods should be safer, healthier, and simply better for you but finding research that supports this view has been limited at times.  Here’s a link to the latest information coming from the study at WSU.  [link]

Sustainable agriculture and ethical practices are vitally important to maintaining a food system that can support the planet’s population.  We’re fortunate to have the focus and research towards that goal right here in our backyard.  To learn more about The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, located at the UC Santa Cruz, click here – [link]

Our efforts to reduce our carbon impact on the environment continue to improve.  Late last year we finished the solar expansion that powers our candy making facility.  We just received this image which shows the installation on top of our buildings.  Check this out!

SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce that we have Organic Greek Yogurt Raisins now available.   Click here to order – [link]

As we roll into the holiday season we know we’ll be seeing cranberries everywhere.  That’s a good thing as they are a true superfood that can be enjoyed year round.  See this article from WebMD highlighting cranberries benefits – [link]

The Associated Press has put together a story that ties together ‘green’ energy from corn produced ethanol and significant environmental damage.  Though this story relates to alternative energy production it touches on Monsanto and Dow Chemical’s role in corn production which has helped fuel this effort regardless of consequences.  Here’s the full story – [link]

While it still appears that I 522 will come up a bit short in Washington, the vote is around 52%No to 48%Yes, that margin is narrowing as final votes are counted in the exclusive mail in format that Washington State uses.  Let’s hope it narrows further and that we continue to fight this battle so that the foods we produce will impacted positively both from the environmental perspective as well as a health perspective.  See more here – [link]