Hawaii’s Big Island bans biotech companies, GMO crops
The governing council for Hawaii (or Big) Island Tuesday banned biotech companies from operating on the island while barring growth of genetically modified organisms. Full Story — website
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Sustainable Living & Growing Resources for Grand Rapids, Michigan & Beyond
Genetically Modified Salmon Coming to Your Market
Planning your menu for the week? You should include more fish – it’s so good for you. How about some genetically altered salmon? AquAdvantage Salmon is a salmon that has been modified with a growth hormone. Full Story — website
Happy Genetically Modified Thanksgiving
Since they were introduced 15 years ago, genetically modified foods have taken astonishing hold in North America. Full Story — website
GMO Labeling Efforts Change Course After California Defeat
(Reuters) – The failure on Tuesday of a California ballot initiative that would have mandated labeling of genetically modified foods is not a death knell for those seeking nationwide labeling, U.S. labeling proponents said. Full Story — website
San Juan County bans the growing of GMOs
San Juan County residents in Washington State passed Initiative Measure No. 2012-4 to ban the growth of genetically modified organisms. Full Story — website
Michigan researchers to lead food security study
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Researchers with the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment are leading a five-year, $4 million study of disparities in access to healthy food across the state. Full Story — website
15 Green Indoor Projects
It’s getting cold outside… Take advantage of your time indoors & still have a positive impact outdoors with our Earth friendly project ideas + resources.
U-pick Farms & Cider Mills
Enjoy the Fall season with hayrides, corn mazes, apples & cider, pumpkin patches and support our local farmers!
8 Reasons You Want This Law to Pass
People in other countries are dumbfounded when they learn that here in the U.S., for more than 15 years, we’ve allowed the biotech industry and the FDA to feed us a line about the safety of genetically modified foods…Full Story — website
Get Out the Vote: Proposition 37
California’s GMO Labeling Initiative, Could Mean Change for the Entire Country- So hey, did you hear? There’s an election coming up! And while we all know it’s important to vote in the presidential election, in California there’s another reason to vote: Proposition 37… Full Story — website
West Michigan Farmers Markets
Help promote local food consumption & Michigan agriculture by shopping at these West Michigan Farmers Markets!
Organic Cheese – Grassfields Cheese
Grassfields Cheese located in Coopersville, MI, offers a variety of handmade, organic cheeses.