If you are a California registered ( or eligible to register ) voter, we urge you to read the GMO Labeling initiative and vote in support of mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified Foods or Ingredients so that you know what is in your food.  Please check back often as we’ll link to as many informational sources as possible to educate as many people as possible as to the real concerns of GMO’s.  For starters please check out this story:[link]

Concerns over sustainability of our food supply has always driven us at SunRidge Farms.  These concerns seem to be substantiated more and more each day.  Here’s another story –[link] We can make a difference each day by buying foods in bulk, buying and consuming Non-GMO foods and reducing our waste each day.  It’s time now, let’s not delay…

The Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project: Packing Life into Giving  – For the 9th year in a row, my kids and I are collecting backpacks and $35 donations to provide fully stuffed backpacks to homeless/low income children through the Santa Cruz Shelter, Walnut Avenue Women’s Shelter and Elm Street Mission. Last year, through the generosity of many companies and individuals, we were able to pack and deliver 212 backpacks to assist families in crisis throughout Santa Cruz County. This year we are hoping to distribute 250. How to find us: Email: kidzbackpacks@gmail.com Website: [link] Facebook: [link] Phone: 831-332-6371 

SunRidge Farms is committed to healthier snacks that support an active lifestyle.  Our tropical fruits are simply incredible.  Find them at grocery stores everywhere in bulk and select stores in tubs or resealable bags. [link]

We recently completed a solar expansion at SunRidge Farms that truly is amazing. Check the story here. Download PDF

At SunRidge Farms we try to bring awareness, to the public, of companies promoting Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) so that you can decide for yourself whether or not you wish to allow those foods to be part of your diet.  It’s not just the food that’s of concern, it’s the production and the continued ability to produce these crops that sustain our world’s population.  Imagine losing the bees and the ability to pollinate?? Read further here and see why we stand against companies like this – [link]

In honor of Earth Day 2012 coming up in a few weeks we’re looking at other companies efforts to reduce their impact to the environment.  Supervalu, Inc., one of the nation’s largest Supermarkets has done an incredible job to reduce daily store waste.  See this story here:[link]

Why buy in bulk??  That’s often a difficult question but here’s some information that will help explain these advantages!  Click here – [link]

Where are they?  The Monarchs are in steep decline and the link is Monsanto’s Round Up.  There more on that story here, [link] It doesn’t stop there – Per the USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ) over 90% of the soybean, and 70% of the corn crop is herbicide resistant.  So, even the modified crops are requiring more and more herbicide.  This is a problem. We can make a difference.  Demand that all products that contain GMO ingredients be labeled.  Once you know, stop buying or buy less of those products until they change.