Helpful Resources and Links

ORGANIC GARDENING

Mother Earth News
The original guide to living wisely

Why Organic?
Find out why organic food matters!

Seed Savers Exchange
A valuable resource for heirloom vegetable, herb, flower seed exchange and information.

 

GE/GMO INFORMATION

California Right to Know GMO
The California Right to Know GMO bill [SB 1381] was introduced February 2014 by Senator Noreen Evans. According to the text, genetically engineered food shall be labeled “in clear and conspicuous language on the front or back of the package of that food product with the words ‘Produced with Genetic Engineering’ or ‘Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering.’ You can read the bill text here.

Center for Food Safety
The Center for Food Safety is a small but mighty national non-profit organization and advocacy organization that is working to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. We strongly urge you to sign up for their news alerts.

Non-GMO Project
The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices.

The Organic & Non-GMO Report
Excellent resource and Information to ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable food supply.

Seeds of Deception
A good website resource for educational materials on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Their  online bookstore includes all the award-winning materials written and produced by international bestselling author Jeffrey M. Smith, the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

True Food Shoppers Guide Mobile App
Want to know which supermarket foods are genetically modified? Here’s an app to download for your mobile phone or tablet.

Seeds of Doubt
Read about environmentalist Dr. Vandana Shiva in the article Seeds of Doubt, in the New Yorker magazine (published 8/25/14) or visit her website.