by Tony Cartalucci “The Spark“(Facebook / Vimeo) is an interesting and ongoing grassroots project that fits in well with an older article featured on LocalOrg titled, “Decentralizing Big-Retail.” The article illustrated the waste, disparity, and exploitation promoted by the current “big-retail” monopolies and the consumerist…
by Joe Martino Is it time that we all became a little more self reliant? I think so. When we look at the fact that the mainstream idea of food production is becoming more and more out of touch with nature, it becomes clear that…
By Jeffrey Green Natural farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms recently discussed the science and costs behind factory farming versus natural methods on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. While factory farms create uninhabitable dead zones and antibiotic-resistant diseases across the world, agriculture methods that replicate…
Aaron Dykes and Melissa Melton You know those packages of cheese or gallons of milk sold at the average American grocery store with the little icon of a nice, inviting red barn on them that just screams “ALL NATURAL” at you? One wistful glance and…
by Melissa Melton and Aaron Dykes Food scraps can be powerful starters for organic garden produce. Here’s our first attempt to replant table scraps (from organic garlic) and try to regrow them, in response to this informative how-to video on scraps. [do_widget id=text-16] This =…
By Heather Callaghan The issue of corn-destroying rootworms becoming resistant to the very crops designed to kill them – isn’t breaking news. Not only was it predicted before the advent of commercialized genetically engineered crops, but it’s been an ongoing problem. Apparently, it’s become such…
By Jefferey Jaxen The next wave of the food, supplement, and nutrition market is upon us with little fanfare. Perhaps because the age of information we are in has once again caught the public and market by surprise with its rapid pace. The idea of…
By Heather Callaghan Young Jack Y. has a tree nut allergy. He is frustrated at the lack of understanding at just how deadly a food allergy can be to 1 in 13 children under age 18. He says: My friends, my extended family, food workers,…
by David Ring Permaculture is a combination of two words, permanent culture, which evolved from a previous and narrower definition, permanent agriculture. It is a way of life which nurtures and propagates a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, guided by its three tenets: earth care, people…
By Natural Blaze Confirmed: AquaBounty has asked for approval of its genetically modified (GM) salmon for human consumption in Canada. For years, it’s been a swim to the finish line to see who will approve first: Canada or the U.S. Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian…
by Heather Callaghan & Jeffrey Green A major shift in the consciousness of food consumers is forcing the industry into a competitive race to become more natural. The market is telling food producers that they no longer want so-called factory food because of its many…
by Tess Pennington Have you noticed that your store-bought produce is wilted or bruised once it comes home from the store? Are you concerned about harmful chemical fertilizers on your produce? Do you worry about upcoming food shortages? Or want more food security? Many of…
by Lizzie Bennett As preppers we are far more aware of what’s going on around us than the population at large. We are rightly concerned about the future, and food security for the future occupies our minds on almost a daily basis. We know we…
by Jeffrey Green An increasing number of people are moving into urban environments and away from traditional agriculture. As a consequence, those who have a mind for self-sufficiency can find themselves falling short. Storable foods are of course an important part of every emergency prepper’s…
By Dave Mihalovic Vitamin C has a broad spectrum antioxidant function with the ability to protect cell structures and DNA from free radical damage. Vitamin C is remarkably safe even in enormously high doses. Compared to commonly used prescription drugs, side effects are virtually nonexistent….
by Jeffrey Green Policy makers should value environmental, health benefits of small-scale local farming, researcher argues. While the biotech industry continues to assert that modern-day farming must be driven by genetic modification in order to provide more consistent crop production in ever greater numbers, an…
by Rady Ananda Nineteen of the European Union’s 28 states rejected Dupont’s insecticidal corn, citing concern for pollinators. Five EU states approved the genetically modified maize, and four abstained. But because state votes are weighted based on population size, no clear majority was reached either…
By Brad Jordan Who Owns Fire Cider? Company trademarks traditional beverage The phrase “fire cider” – traditionally used to describe a spicy elixir used to cure ailments from common colds to killer hangovers – is now trademarked by a Shire City Herbals. Many in the…
By Natural Blaze Activist Post writer, Brandon Turbeville, interviews Heather Callaghan on his show, Truth on the Tracks, 9 p.m. EST. They discus the list of hidden places to find your food sources – Where to Find Local Food, Family Farms, Markets, & Co-ops.
by Rady Ananda On par with Stalin’s farm collectivization program of the 1930s, Monsanto’s push (to the tune of $8.8 million in lobby bribes in 2008 alone) for the Food Safety Modernization Act is already achieving the nightmares of its worst critics. Introduced in 2008…
