State launches organic farming apprenticeship
California has long been the leader in organic farming: It's home to more than 2,700 organic farms -- nearly 20 percent of those certified in the nation. Its products represented more than 36 percent of all organic sales in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Source: KGO-TV Bay Area
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Marin and Sonoma County Commercial Cleaning Company Now Offers 100% Organic Cleaning Products
Sunshine Cleaning Company of Marin and Sonoma Counties announces organic, non-toxic cleanser for all their household and commercial cleaning services for the health of people and the planet.
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Watch: Organic Foods: When Are They Advantageous?
Wendy Gordon explains which fruits and veggies are best when grown organically.
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New Businesses In Abilene: Banks, Burgers, Organic Foods & More
Mother nature isn't the only one springing to action this time of year. There are several new businesses springing up all over Abilene.
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Natural women: Ready for their close-ups, they turn to organic beauty
Mostertz will not be found lying too long on a beach because skin cancer runs in her family. She is one of many women who are choosing skin and beauty products with natural and organic ingredients over...
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R.W. Knudsen Family launches The Grape Escape sweepstakes for grand prize trip to Napa Valley
CHICO, Calif. April 7, 2011 To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, R.W. Knudsen Family today launched The Grape Escape, a consumer sweepstakes that will award a grand prize trip for two to Napa...
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VIDEO: The lawn's greatest enemy is lawn care, says organic gardening expert Mike McGrath
The warm spring weather Monday set the tone for organic gardening presentation and discussion at St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh.
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Impact of UK cuts will determine organic market recovery
The UK organic sector is ‘cautiously optimistic’ that the market is leveling off after a year of slowing decline in sales, but much depends on consumer confidence after the government spending cuts...
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Getting organic matter into the soil
I've started organic gardening, but my soil isn't very good. I have found multiple ways of getting organic matter into my soil, but my garden is huge 50' x 150'. In your opinion what would be the...
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Another Fact about Organic Agriculture that Will Be Ignored
I've been seeing a lot of studies lately that prove organic is better. This one is especially interesting because pesticides are the worst of the worst when it comes to spraying. Linked to cancers,...
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Times are tough for the organic coffee farmers
As you probably know if you read this blog regularly, we know some organic farmers and we do our best to help them thrive. But times are tough, especially for people selling products that are more expensive...
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Bush Administration Ignored Organic Laws
I'm shocked, shocked to discover that Bush was the head of a giant criminal organization. In this case, it seems we were all being ripped off, paying for organic that probably wasn't.New Management...
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