Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Celebrate the Time We Spend Together
December 16, 2020It’s been quite a year. Of course it’s not over yet: Chronologically we still have a few weeks left. When this whole “New Normal” started in the spring, it was heavy on the new and light on the normal. As we head into winter, the barometer has changed — and this holiday season could well… » Read more
Non-GMO Month and Fair Trade Month Come To a Close
October 30, 2020Non-GMO Month — our signature annual event — goes back into hibernation as October comes to a close. Now in its second decade, Non-GMO Month celebrates our right to choose whether or not to consume GMOs. Traditionally, it’s been a time for our retail partners to connect with their communities as families head into the… » Read more
Special Screening of “Modified”: Celebrating Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
April 15, 2020To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Non-GMO Project is partnering with Women’s Voice magazine to bring you the inspiring 2017 film, “Modified.” Canadian gardener and filmmaker Aube Giroux explores her family’s love of growing and sharing food, inspired by her late mother, Jali. Jali Giroux’s passion for possibilities of their home garden… » Read more
Sow Greenery, Grow Sanity
April 10, 2020Springtime is when the green thumbs amongst us dust off our overalls, grab our spades and head outdoors. In these times of uncertainty, it’s a balm to the soul to see the natural world going about its spring business. There are as many ways to bring that peace and predictability into our own lives as… » Read more
Looking ahead, Part 2
January 29, 2020Welcome to the 20s. Let’s Roar. A century ago, the Roaring 20s ushered in an era of innovation, prosperity, cultural and societal change. These movements were not a choreographed affair, heading neatly in one direction. They surged this way and that, pushing against the boundaries of how life had been before the First World War…. » Read more
In Praise of Feasting: The Magic of Coming Together for Meals
December 30, 2019This is the in-between time. A one week lull between holiday blow-outs 1 and 2. While our individual traditions and beliefs may vary, some persistent themes dominate the season: we gather indoors with friends and family, and we eat. There is power in that simple act. Regardless of the Happy Holidays and Merry Whatevers, there… » Read more
Veterans Cultivate More Than Produce at Growing Veterans
November 12, 2018Situated in the northwestern corner of Washington state, a three acre farm is a refuge for the ex-service members who run Growing Veterans, a Lynden-based nonprofit. The modest plot of land primarily produces hops, honey, and garlic—but Growing Veterans cultivates much more than just crops. The organization helps veterans plant roots in their community, providing… » Read more
Ten Exciting Non-GMO Month Wins
November 9, 2018The Non-GMO Project’s eighth Non-GMO Month was a success thanks to the amazing support of our retailers, brands, and you! As always, we had so much fun celebrating our right to choose non-GMO. For us, this means taking the time to appreciate the farmers growing our food and tending the soil, the retailers working diligently… » Read more
It’s Alive: Spooky GMOs for Halloween
October 26, 2018Frankenfish The AquAdvantage salmon is the first genetically engineered animal available for purchase in North America. The mad scientists at AquaBounty Technologies spliced it together with parts from the Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, and the Ocean pout to produce a GMO fish that grows scary fast. The modified salmon is currently sold completely unlabeled… » Read more
The Growing Corporate Control of Our Seed Supply
October 9, 2018At the Non-GMO Project, we believe that by encouraging a non-GMO seed supply, we are supporting the restoration of traditional seed breeding and the right of farmers to save and plant their own seeds and grow varieties of their choice. Open the full infographic to read the story.
