Those of us living in California have been spared the heavy snow, the extreme cold (except for a short period in December) and much of the typical winter mess.   However, all is not well in our slice of paradise.  The Christian Science Monitor gives us this well written article on the drought here in California and the western states and puts the spotlight on our most precious resource, water.   [link]

49% of USA farms have Glyphosphate (Round UP) resistant weeds as compared to 34% in 2011.   Recent data suggests the farming practices that accompany the use of seeds that are genetically modified are a huge reason this is happening as more and more herbicide is having to be used to deal with the weeds.  This is accelerating the process of natural selection.  To read more, click here – [link]

SunRidge Farms is pleased to be a supporting partner in our community’s new park!  [link]

In a significant move, General Mills has announced that it has removed all GMO’s from it’s Cheerios brand of cereal.  Instead of beet sugar and GMO corn, they have moved to Cane Sugar and Non GMO corn along with whole oats.  For more, click here – [link]

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]