GMOs: The Effects of Emerging Technologies, Trouble at every Turn
August 26, 2015In my last blog, I uncovered some of the places genetically modified organisms are entering our world and permeating our very lifestyles. It is safe to say that the rapid advances of genetic engineering are transforming our daily lives sometimes unseen and mostly untested. What do we really know about their effects on the environment… » Read more
A Day for the Honey Bee
August 18, 2015—Why August 22, 2016 Affects All of Us The buzzing of nearby bees elicits anxiety and fear in some people, an instinctive reaction to avoid getting stung. The annoyance bee-dodging poses to outdoor fun and activities gives our pollinators a bum rap. Did you know that bees are much less aggressive than their reputation suggests? Rather… » Read more
Look for the Butterfly!
August 5, 2015Every day we hear from people who are worried about the impacts of GMOs and are looking for ways to make safe, healthy choices for themselves and their loved ones. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of… » Read more
Why Labels Matter: You Are What Your Animals Eat
July 30, 2015Arriving at the Farmers Market, I glance around—smiling faces, colorful displays and a chorus of acrobatic-inspired laughter greets me as I arrive. The desire to ‘Buy Local’ taps me on the shoulder and leads me down the aisle to peruse the available products. Searching for eggs and meat, I begin to wonder what those local animals’ lives… » Read more
Every Non-GMO Decision Makes a Difference
May 18, 2015YOU are one in a million! As we approach ONE MILLION fans on Facebook, it seemed to be the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect with gratitude…and then we got really energized! Why? Because it is obvious to us that the non-GMO movement is now stronger than ever before; and the people involved – YOU!… » Read more
