3.11.2008

the milk war continues...

Fighting on a Battlefield the Size of a Milk Label

A new advocacy group closely tied to Monsanto
has started a counter-offensive to stop the proliferation of milk that
comes from cows that aren’t treated with synthetic bovine growth
hormone.

The group, called American Farmers for the Advancement
and Conservation of Technology, or Afact, says it is a grass-roots
organization that came together to defend members’ right to use
recombinant bovine somatotropin, also known as rBST or rBGH, an
artificial hormone that stimulates milk production. It is sold by
Monsanto under the brand name Posilac. READ THE ARTICLE >>

3.10.2008

HSF Radio: Show #2, Part 2

Interview with Amanda Love, The Barefoot Cook

My conversation with Amanda Love, The Barefoot Cook discussing the benefits of a traditional diet using seasonal whole foods and naturally preserved foods through fermentation. Listen to the show here >>

Resources:
http://www.soothininfusion.com/
http://www.westonaprice.org/
http://www.wildfermentation.com/

3.08.2008

HOMEsweetFARM Radio: Show#2, Part1

Amending the New Farm

Part 1: Farmer Brad discusses the soil amendments needed to start a new farm. By investing in the soil bank, you can turn neglected farmland into fertile soil, creating long-term food production for your community. CHECK IT OUT HERE >>

the truth about milk

'Frankenfoods' Giant Monsanto Plays Bully Over Consumer Labeling

By Scott Thill, AlterNet. Posted March 6, 2008.


Monsanto doesn't want consumers to know the truth about the milk they're drinking. The corporation's monopoly is at stake.

Read the entire article here... http://www.alternet.org/workplace/78660