tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81332172007-10-23T10:21:32.396-07:00Caroline CravenBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-62526367930919278002007-10-23T10:07:00.001-07:002007-10-23T10:21:32.421-07:00

Farmosa Farms has created a special program for donations received for the victims of the California wildfires - the Firestorm 07. The program is called the "California Firestorm Relief Fund". Farmosa Farms is collecting donations dedicated to help farmers and other agricultural folks get back up on their feet as soon as possible. This is our Katrina. Bless you all for helping out!

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-91525994744529367562007-10-21T21:15:00.000-07:002007-10-21T21:19:31.018-07:00

Just in time for the holidays and the coming year is the gift of wellness. As a perpetual seeker of healing and helpful places around town, I found Wholisti Center in Montrose as a definite must see, if you are ready. Ready to get real and start some major healing processes. As you know, I have multiple sclerosis, an annoying disease brought on by not taking care of myself. I could say this

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-15596241841584319802007-10-15T19:38:00.000-07:002007-10-15T19:39:34.054-07:00

Countdown to the Senate Farm Bill Review Congress has been on recess for the Columbus Day holiday, so it has been a bit quiet here in Washington DC. The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to meet to go over Chairman Harkin’s proposed Farm Bill the week of October 22, but no specific date has been set. We here at CFSC hope that you've had the opportunity to call or email our Senate

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Jack Currie (703) 305-2281; Keith Williams (202) 720-4623 USDA'S Conner Celebrates Schools' Work for Improved Nutrition WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2007 - Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today marked the opening of National School Lunch Week, highlighting local school wellness and school nutrition through the President's HealthierUS School Challenge. On Wednesday, October 17,

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-62116284319758242482007-10-15T10:50:00.000-07:002007-10-15T11:13:53.332-07:00

Already day six and just started my liver-cleansing tea. I started the intestinal tea five days ago. The first day was a bit crazy because I took the tea too long and didn't have any psyllium, which is a necessary fiber to take. I love vegetables but am actually tired of greens. It's been collards, dandelion, chard, spinach, cauliflower, squash...everything...steamed. And the apples. ugh.

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-55258036607153240612007-10-13T13:58:00.001-07:002007-10-13T15:04:35.707-07:00

It's Fall and time to detox! Whatever your means or ways, take this time to make a change in your diet or shopping habits. I am currently on a tea-detox system combines with body work and yoga. It's unbelievable. After the summer, when my multiple sclerosis gets horrid in the heat, my body is craving the cleansing. It's a complete Dosha light switch! This year I am adding something new to my

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Release No. 0284.07 Rachel Iadicicco (202) 720-2511 Angela Harless (202) 720-4623 USDA CONCLUDES GENETICALLY ENGINEERED RICE INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2007--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Bruce Knight today announced the conclusion of the genetically engineered rice (GE) investigation. The investigation, which was conducted

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-63291656518589100452007-10-03T14:52:00.000-07:002007-10-03T14:53:36.352-07:00

Release No. 5094.07 CONTACT: Press Office (202) 720-4623 ACTING SECRETARY CHUCK CONNER DELIVERS REMARKS TO THE NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL WASHINGTON, October 3, 2007-- Acting Secretary Chuck Conner will deliver remarks to the National Chicken Council. WHO: Acting Secretary Chuck Conner WHAT: Remarks to the National Chicken Council WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2007

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-37139401150328792932007-10-03T11:02:00.000-07:002007-10-03T11:03:23.979-07:00

LocalHarvest Newsletter September 30, 2007 Time conscious readers will notice that although the calendar already has a toehold on October, we're only now sending out the September newsletter. Why? In a word, the boss-man has been out of town. Backside glued to a motorcycle seat for over two weeks, truth be told, and having the time of his life. Guillermo Payet, LocalHarvest's founder and chief

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-42010856642707688902007-09-21T10:38:00.000-07:002007-09-21T10:42:56.894-07:00

CFSC Farm Bill Update September 21, 2007 Don’t Wait! Call your Senator Today! Thank you for your continuing support of Community Food Projects (CFP) in the 2007 Farm Bill! Community Food Project funding has made great progress toward healthy, sustainable food systems in communities around the country, and it’s up to us to ensure that this successful program continues. If you have

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-13342240319070461222007-09-18T12:53:00.000-07:002007-09-18T12:54:50.110-07:00

Release No. 5071.07 CONTACT: Press Office (202) 720-4623 SECRETARY JOHANNS DELIVERS REMARKS AT NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL CONFERENCE WASHINGTON, September 18, 2007-- Secretary Johanns will deliver remarks at the National Pork Producers Council Fall Legislative Action Conference. WHO: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns WHAT: Remarks at the National Pork Producers

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-63195841897058855342007-09-04T09:56:00.001-07:002007-09-04T09:56:27.259-07:00

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-77368919301000913872007-09-02T10:10:00.002-07:002007-09-04T09:55:38.408-07:00

Man, it is not easy to find some nice, fully American made organic bedding but I just found a great resource at: A Natural Home - "American made Organic Cotton Sheets Our organic cotton sheets are made in the USA by an Amish family in Ohio. These organic cotton sheets come in a cute little organic cotton draw string bag..." CLICK HERE FOR MORE They even offer organic, American, hand-made

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-29922483383211322082007-08-30T09:09:00.001-07:002007-08-30T09:09:55.608-07:00

The f’Organic ™ diet is here! Buy organic, do right, lose a few pounds: Organic as an option As many of us know, the price of organic food and clothing is more expensive in comparison to other options. Of course this will change as demand continues to increase, eventually providing affordable, healthier choices for all consumers and producers. Let’s speed up this process! CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-29780047757586681382007-08-15T09:11:00.003-07:002007-08-15T09:11:45.020-07:00

Hello! You may have never asked the question "What is food made of?", but the answer will change the way you think about and choose foods! All foods have varying amounts of: 1. Fat 2. Protein 3. Carbohydrates 4. Fiber 5. Water 6. Vitamins & minerals 7. Additives (if the food has been processed with them) Americans these days are eating too much of ingredients 1-3 (where all the calories are)

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-55535712106056927342007-08-15T09:09:00.000-07:002007-08-15T09:10:31.061-07:00

Please circulate this alert around to others in your office, your community, your district. ACTION UPDATE ON COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS IN THE FARM BILL Thank you for all your efforts to date on behalf of Community Food Projects and other progressive farm bill legislation. Unfortunately, despite all your efforts, funding for Community Food Project (CFP) remains discretionary at $30

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-71715328498327294632007-08-14T09:38:00.000-07:002007-08-14T09:39:25.648-07:00

Alert from Bauman College: SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT SUPPLEMENT ACCESS Please click here if you are interested in learning about and taking action on impending FDA guidelines that will affect your access to supplements. These guidelines are designed to raise the bar so high on information about what supplements can do and their health benefits, that, as the guidance says,

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-65578736601359632502007-08-11T13:53:00.000-07:002007-08-14T09:51:16.949-07:00

Hi Folks! I found this site while googling for organic news on the Westside. Please take a peek and see what's available over on the WESTSIDE. CLICK HERE... The Santa Monica Green Map shows green business and related ecological features. This map has been created to help residents and visitors to the region become aware of the abundance of resources that contribute to the making of a more

Westside Farmgirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-10481337363571518612007-08-08T12:17:00.000-07:002007-08-08T12:18:24.364-07:00

Farm Bill Update August 6, 2007 Find your Legislator at Home in August! Happy August! Congress is officially on recess and many of the rest of us are planning a week or two of vacation before summer ends. Your legislators, however, are likely to be in their home states and districts, attending summer fairs and events. Many of them will even accept invitations to tour community gardens,

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-82202017121131080442007-08-03T14:19:00.000-07:002007-08-03T14:39:12.511-07:00

Co-Opportunity Santa Monica's Cooperative Natural Grocer 1525 Broadway (Corner of 16th & Broadway) Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-451-8902 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. This site is full of valuable information from a speaking gig on Ayurvedic Nutrition to getting involved in the Green Business Certification Program. and Downtown LA... Tofu-Festival August 18-19 A weekend exploration of

westside farmgirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-69339153081807173522007-08-01T14:53:00.000-07:002007-08-01T15:46:12.978-07:00

From the land of MINDFULNESS... Westside Farmgirl here; Save the Date On Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm At The Santa Monica Public Library(Main Library Multipurpose Room) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. www.smpl.org MINDFUL EATING for GOOD HEALTH with Marius Imfeld, LAc Licensed Acupuncturist and Yo San University Clinic Manager Marius Imfeld presents a lecture on Mindful Eating. Calories, nutrients

Westside Farmgirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-56766600187000725822007-07-26T16:55:00.000-07:002007-07-26T16:56:42.443-07:00

Update as Farm Bill Moves to House Floor First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your support and calls to legislators on Community Food Projects. This process is NOT over, and it’s important for us all to stay plugged in and informed as the Farm Bill moves to the Senate. Currently in the House, tensions are rising among Democrats and Republicans as the Farm Bill moves to the House Floor

Caroline Craventag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-13599268805369832822007-07-18T14:25:00.000-07:002007-07-18T14:27:47.068-07:00

fellow member of the new media, I’d like to point your attention to the latest program from the Eat Feed Network, Now Serving. It’s a podcast all about food news and trends with in-depth interviews with famous food personalities and great food writing from the passionate foodies at Leite’s Culinaria (www.leitesculinaria.com). The show launched last month and we’d love to attract your trained ear

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-21405965962411775852007-07-18T09:08:00.000-07:002007-07-18T09:23:40.349-07:00

Farm Bill Update 07.16.07 Contact Your Members of Congress- Money Needed for Healthy Food in the Farm Bill As Farm Bill debate heats up, we urge you to contact your Representative and Senators and recommend that they support a Farm Bill with increased funding for healthy food and communities provisions. For many of the issues, the target is funding, and Members of Congress on the Ways &

FarmGirltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133217.post-26654725745271558692007-07-16T16:12:00.000-07:002007-07-17T11:10:36.222-07:00

ORGANIC FOODS MAY be healthier for you, but they can have a sickening effect on your wallet. Produced without pesticides and other chemicals, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts, says Urvashi Rangan, a senior scientist and policy analyst with Consumer Reports' Greener Choices. Despite those mark-ups, studies touting the

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