Cow Happy Lines. One Measure of Herd Health
How to identify cow “happy lines” as one important measure of the overall health and well-being of a dairy herd. The general health and …
Green Living
Seedling Garden in 95F Heat!
I’ve got some good news and some bad news regarding my Seeds of Change garden right now. The good news is that I’ve replanted my seedlings …
Think Twice About That Chinese Takeout
I was reading an article the other day about a socially responsible, green business called EcoScraps that was founded in Utah. The company’s …
Seeds of Change Garden is Underway!
My Seeds of Change garden is underway and not a moment too soon! The heat and humidity is slowing creeping back and a long, hot Florida summer …
Coca-Cola Gives BPA the Thumbs Up (and Thumbs Its Nose at Consumers)
Bisphenol A, better known as BPA, is in the news again. The endocrine disrupting chemical that has been linked in study after study to infertility, …
Pollination Pollution by GM Crops (VIDEO)
Jeffrey Smith, author of the book Seeds of Deception, has released a 2 minute public service video announcement detailing the alarming problem of …
LED Bulbs: The Problem of Indoor Light Pollution
In case you haven’t noticed shopping at your local hardware store, the incandescent light bulb discovered by Thomas Edison has gone the way of …
Seeds of Change “Sowing Millions” Project
The Seeds of Change organic seed company is out to inspire America! By giving away 100 million seeds this month, Seeds of Change is hoping to create …
The Trend Toward Smaller Homes
It is an ill wind that blows no good at all . –English Proverb Indeed. A silver lining to the historic collapse of the American housing market …
The Beauty of Double Yolk Eggs
I coordinate a couple of local food clubs in my area of town, and we recently began purchasing eggs from a different farmer. These eggs are amazing …
The Health Hazards of Cast Iron Pans
Using cast iron for cooking presents a little known but serious health risk particularly for middle-aged men and menopausal women. How to avoid this …
Tips for Evaluating a Grassfed Dairy Farm
How to evaluate a local farm for quality based on the appearance of the animals, quality of the pasture, and the barn and milk house as well as …