The recent announcement that Congress has repealed a labeling law that required the country of origin to be marked on packages of red meat is just, well, sad. It’s indicative of a floundering food system which values profit more than quality and consumer protection. Nothing new – but I was surprised that congress would repeal such a rudimentary law. Why should consumers not know where…
Seattle Tilth is a local non-profit that provides community education, preserves organic farmland and offers children programs – just to name a few things they do. In the past I’ve volunteered with Seattle Tilth and have always been impressed with devotion and mission of them. If you are committed to organic agriculture, please consider signing their petition linked below: Please help save Tall Chief, past…
Temperatures have been dropping here in the great Northwest. More than once I’ve gone out into the cold, dark morning to find my car twinkling with a layer of frost. Beautiful to look at – but brrrr! You would think then that my chickens would be more inclined to overnight in their warm, snug coop. Think again! Three of the girls, Clover, Thistle and SweetPea…
