>>My point: popular acceptance doesn't necessarily bring financial
security to essence practitioners.<<
Exactly. This is why there needs to be
conviction in the heart of the consumer to know why they want local food
that is grown in a way that's good for the environment, that's good for the
And also in Western Washington, there is Puget Sound Fresh program: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/farms/___Barry
Lia \ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ Seattle
WA
On Sun, 08 Dec 2002 14:08:30 -0800 B&P Bell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
G'
This is a critique and a response concerning the May Science article about
the Swiss 21-year comparison study of conventional, modified conventional,
with organic and biodynamic farming.
Whaddy'all think?
Kara
Science Volume 298, Number 5600, Issue of 6 Dec 2002, pp. 1889-1890.
The Ins and Outs
Where's the group?
Perry
>Allan,
when did you join Homesteader's Work group?Ahh, come on, Martha, you
know, wherever two or more are
gathered..
This is a great motto...!!! What I should have said is I worry
about how long the general population can hold interest in anything!!
It's also interesting to know that herbalist Jim Duke refers to this
and the preceding year as 'the great herbal depression.' His point is
that less money is
Allan, when did you join Homesteader's Work group?
Ahh, come on, Martha, you know, wherever two or more are gathered..
Perry, please keep us informed after your Tuesday meeting. I'm
picking up on your excitement and feel that others are probably
energized by it also. Good Luck!
>> "Good
taste & good heath is never a fad."<<
This is a great motto...!!! What I should have
said is I worry about how long the general population can hold interest in
anything!!! Grants are great if they can be used to make a change that will
continue to have an impact after the mone
Perry wrote:
Good taste & good heath is never a fad. (Should be
someone's motto.)
Allan, when did you join Homesteader's Work group? There are
some people asking about biodynamic gardening and I haven't
seen you say anything about it.
Anytime you want to post something about BDNOW or about your
website, or anything about biodynamic in general, it would be well
received on t
from RESURGENCE #215 http://resurgence.gn.apc.org/home.htm
THE FAILURE of WAR by Wendell Berry
IF YOU KNOW even as little history as I do, it is hard not to doubt
the efficacy of modern war as a solution to any problem except that
of retribution - the 'justice' of exchanging one damage for anoth
G'day:
In Washington state we have:: "From the Heart of Washington - support your
local growers, buy Washington products."
http://www.heartofwashington.com/pressroom/farmkt.html
contact:
Pam Perry
Parsons Public Relations
206-789-5668
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cheers,
Penelope
Hugh Lovel wrot
Hi Allan,
Alas, tis true. I don't know when this took place, but that's how it is now.
I know from what my boys tell me how bad the school food tastes, smells and
appears that something had to be done and now I'm doing it. I'll fight tooth and
nail to make it happen for the farmer's of this are
Also nterested in what people have heard about the Disney cruises
that have resulted in much illness.
Right after 9/11 i heard that the Bush family was heavily invested in
the small pox vaccine. I don't doubt this is true.
Again, can anyone tell me more?
-Allan
Hi,
Depart of Defense is DOD. They handle the food supplied to public schools
as well as bombing other countries.
Pat
> Pat - What's a DOD contract? -Allan
Are you serious? When did this happen? I thought it was USDA or some
education department that handled school lunches. (Where have I
Hi Hugh
Opposite cures ?
Interesting, what dilution of remedy's are you suggesting, and can you
recommend a more economic source than the city organic food place. How do
you apply this solution ?
Rescue remedy is English do any one make it the USA ?
Bach Flower Remedy, Walnut who ??
Is it know wh
>>This may not sit with some people well
>>Many thanks Perry,>>Pat
You're welcome Pat... I've sent the
outline.
I am also used to having things I believe in not
sit well with those that I work with. And it looks like you have some of the same folks interested
in your dream. Several thing
Dear Jane,
The trouble with a study like this is it fails to take into account the acceleration of change. At the present rate of acceleration the arctic could be completely unfrozen by 2020. Moreover, the ice ON Antarctica, not just the ice already in the water, could have melted in significant a
Hi,
Depart of Defense is DOD. They handle the food supplied to public schools
as well as bombing other countries.
Pat
> Pat - What's a DOD contract? -Allan
>
>Fresh and Local!
>
>Anyone have a FRESH AND LOCAL initiative in their area? (LOCAL HERO
>is a similar program.) We've got an anti-development person pushing
>to get grant money for a fresh and local program in this area.
>Unfortunately, his plans are more for wholesale-from-the-local-farms
>and re
>Hi All
>
>Can some one explain the transplanting function of this
>"rescue remedy and the Bach Flower Remedy, Walnut"
>I'm familiar with rescue remedy, but have no information
>abut :Bach Flower Remedy, Walnut:
>Normally Walnut inhibit growth of other plants ??
>
>Thanks
>Per Garp/NH
Dear Per,
Hi Perry,
I would greatly appreciate you sending me that file. At this time I have
Cooperative Extension, Edgewood Soil and Water Conservation District, NCSS,
USDA, Sandia Labs, Farm to Table, NM Farmer's Markets Association, NM Organic
Commodity Board and a number of other organizations helpin
Dear Merla,
Your nemisis, Randy, seem to exemplify many good, as well as misguided, qualities. His land is in his family and farming is in his blood. He is open enough to share with you what he is doing and he really believes in it, works hard, makes it pay, pays his bills thereby, etc. He uses a
Dear Allan
I shuddered when reading about small pox immunisation being brought back in.
Having been part of the mandatory immunisation in Canada in the 60's I still
remember vividly how ill I became after the small pox jab. My mother vowed
never to immunise any of her children after I spent 9 mon
>>So is it possible for "Local and Fresh"? My answer is a resounding
YES!!!>>Pat
Pat,
Your enthusiasm is GREAT!!! This what we're
working on here... I also have a word file with the project description, goals
and activities. Let me know if you'd like to read it. I'd appreciate anything
Martha, Allan and all,
I was lucky enough to get to see Wendell Berry give the talk that you have
quoted from. An audience of about 400 was captivated.
I see Wendell Berry occasionaly, he is not a personel friend, but since we
live in Kentucky, and are active in agricultural and environmental event
From the washington Post, Dec 5
Smallpox Vaccine Reactions Jolt Experts
From Rashes to Fevers, Array of Side Effects Is Uncommon Today
As physical specimens, the Baylor University students were fit and
healthy, the "crème de la crème," in the words of researcher Kathy
Edwards. Yet when she inocul
With the Pentagon being the largest source of bureaucratic waste, abuse and corruption in the federal government, having maintained a military tax-fueled budget which has averaged 300 billion dollars a year since 1948 and considering the administration of George W. Bush is requesting $396.1
Dear Friends,
At 06:56 AM 12/8/2002, you wrote:
It was Goethe who said that the problems or weaknesses of an age exist only
for the faint-hearted. Today we stand on a threshold. People like Wendell
Berry, Steiner, Rodale, Pfeiffer, Albrecht, Balliett have provided humanity
with incredible inspi
Title: FW: [globalnews] Arctic to lose all summer ice by 2100
NewScientist.com
Arctic to lose all summer ice by 2100
10:02 04 December 02
NewScientist.com news service
The Arctic Ocean will be completely devoid of summer ice before the 21st century has ended, a NASA study predicts.
T
Alternatives JOURNAL
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**Apologies for Cross Postings**
Call for Proposals
for a Special Issue on "Good Food"
We all know we should eat good food. But good food isn't just what's
recommended in the Canada Food Guide - good food isn't just healthy for
people, it is he
Pat - What's a DOD contract? -Allan
Title: Re: Getting Worried
Wow, thanks for putting that back up RIGHT IN OUR FACES! Something to hang on the wall!
Hope you and Linda are well in this time of Light!
Love & Blessings,
Jane
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Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 22:08:34 -0600
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Hi Allan,
Part of what I'm doing with the Estancia Valley market is expanding those
very items. We have been invited to the Santa Fe Family Farmers co-op, which
wholesales members produce at a very comfortable price. We are also setting up a
co-op for going after DOD contracts as there is an i
Hi All
Can some one explain the transplanting function of this
"rescue remedy and the Bach Flower Remedy, Walnut"
I'm familiar with rescue remedy, but have no information
abut :Bach Flower Remedy, Walnut:
Normally Walnut inhibit growth of other plants ??
Thanks
Per Garp/NH
- Original Messag
Fresh and Local!
Anyone have a FRESH AND LOCAL initiative in their area? (LOCAL HERO
is a similar program.) We've got an anti-development person pushing
to get grant money for a fresh and local program in this area.
Unfortunately, his plans are more for wholesale-from-the-local-farms
and retai
It was Goethe who said that the problems or weaknesses of an age exist only
for the faint-hearted. Today we stand on a threshold. People like Wendell
Berry, Steiner, Rodale, Pfeiffer, Albrecht, Balliett have provided humanity
with incredible inspiration. To hear a swansong from Berry is sad.
Thanks for your input, Martha.
It's a profound question: Why would anyone listen to Wendell Berry?
What does it matter what he says? Who does he think he is, an so on.
I think these thoughts every time I pick something up he has written.
Ineveitably, however, he resonates with what I know to be
I went to the Orion Society link and read Berry's essay. I think
what I have a hard time with this is that yes, he's been writing
'agrarian' for over 25 years. Now his writings have been more (it
seems to me) : 'I told you this was going to happen. You didn't
listen now I'm tired and we're wors
This afternoon Herb and I visited my nemesis, Randy's, 20 year old tree
farm. I can't sleep. It is haunting me.
He has 50 acres of ornamental trees--in exact spacing drawn in squares
with $9,000 worth of slow release chemical fertilizer around the edge of
the squares. No weeds in sight, complet
Allan Balliett wrote: I can't imagine getting from my room to the hall
on fucking crutches.
Try a bucket of cold water, it works for copulating canines, it may of
copulating crutches
It's allright, Allan, we know all about Freudian slips.
Gil
Allan Balliett wrote:
> > > What they usually have in their suitcases are a bunch of little koala
> >> beers that have spring loaded arms that will let them grip pencils,
> >> much to the delight of North American children.
> >>
> >>
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