March 2, 2010: Join us in Demanding Organic

 

Hello: Together, we’ve been pioneering organics for the past 60 years, and now our work is more important than ever.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Demand Organic campaign to increase awareness and recruit your help in creating a safer, healthier world. 

What’s the difference between natural and organic? Can organic feed the world? How does organic farming reduce everyone’s carbon footprint? Get the answers to these questions and more here.

Find out how you can easily make a difference here.

Join us in demanding organic. 

Save the dates!
We’ll be holding organic plant sales on April 16th & 17th. You can view our other upcoming events here
Even with all snow on our farm in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, lately, we’re gearing up for Spring! Our 2010 workshop series kicks off on March 6 with “Getting Your Organic Garden Started” and learn the basic principles of Natural Agriculture on March 13. Check out the rest of our workshops here.

   
Our latest headlines  
Another reason to go organic: Synthetic nitrogen destroys soil carbon, undermines soil health, according to University of Illinois researchers. (Excerpt from Grist.org)  
   
Michele Obama supports students leading a campaign for healthier foods in low-income neighborhoods.  
   
Passengers demand healthy snacks, and United Airlines provides organic options  
   
Coming March 16!  Interview with Maria Rodale: CEO of Rodale Inc., mom, and author of Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Stop the Climate Crisis, Feed The World and Keep Us Safe. In this new book, she exposes the shocking risks of chemical farming and highlights how and why organic agriculture is essential for healthy people and a healthy planet.  
   
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