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]
University of California Santa Cruz hosts The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems
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]
View an image of our solar installation that powers our facility!
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 announces Organic Greek Yogurt Raisins
SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce that we have Organic Greek Yogurt Raisins now available. Click here to order – [link]
Cranberries are a year round superfood
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 incredible environmental cost of growing corn in the USA
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]
Margin of defeat still narrowing in Washington
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]
GMO debate rages on…no clear answer in sight…or is there?
It appears that Washington State voters weren’t prepared to be the labeling initiators for GMO foods. I-522 currently trails in the voting results that have been announced so far and it’s unlikely that further returns will be enough to pass the measure. While disappointing to those of us who vigorously support labeling of GMO’s, we have to realize how far we’ve come in making people aware of the concerns of GMO’s in a relatively short time and that this is when those that are concerned must reach deep and continue to push. Having closely observed both the California and Washington… Read More
Washington State will probably fall short in mandating GMO labeling
Early returns suggest that voters in Washington State will narrowly reject the mandatory labeling of GMO’s. The power of out of state money for the NO campaign clearly was a factor. More on the latest here – [link]
Non-GMO labeling Webinar November 7th, 2013
Today is the last day for Washington State voters to send in their ballot. One major decision based on GMO labeling that impacts the nation, I-522, will be made. To learn more –Please join the United Natural Products Alliance for this breaking news webinar: From Washington to Washington: The Mandate for Non-GMO Labeling, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, 10 a.m. MST. To register for the webinar, please visit unpa.com/events. Here’s more information – [link]