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John Mackey, Whole Foods and the Wild Oats Merger

Raw Food — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:53:46 +0000

According to an article published by CNN, John Mackey (the CEO of Whole Foods) feels singled out by the FTC's attempt to block the Whole Foods/Wild Oats merger.

Whole Foods is the largest seller of organic and natural food, and it had planned to acquire Wild Oats, until the planned merger was blocked by the FTC (for anti-competitive reasons). Mackey says:

Critter Control – Vegetable Gardening

Raw Food — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:59:21 +0000

In my earlier post, I mentioned how I was growing some organic vegetables.

Unfortunately, I'm having trouble keeping the deer away. They are eating the young plants. The zucchini is doing well, though. For some reason, the deer don't find zucchini too appealing. :-)

Organic Gardening & Urban Homesteading

Raw Food — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:34:19 +0000

I've come across an amazing story — a family in Pasadena, CA has created a self-sufficient urban homestead where they grow over 350 varieties of edible and useful plants on 1/10 acre. They are in the middle of Pasadena, surrounded by neighbors—and yet they produce more crops than most small family farms!

Organic Raw Food Produce in Fort Worth Texas

Raw Food — Wed, 24 May 2006 22:50:00 +0000

When Jennifer Pittman moved to Forth Worth, Texas and discovered a lack of organic food providers, she decided to create her own source of raw food produce and products. Pittman started an organic co-op called Blueberry Market…

Walmart to Offer More Organic Food

Raw Food — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 23:21:16 +0000

Walmart will begin offering more organic food, according to a news article. According to Reuters, "Wal-Mart is the top U.S. grocery seller and also No. 1 in organic milk sales. It carries organic baby food, juice, produce and pasta sauce, but will be expanding its offerings to include products ranging from pickles to macaroni and cheese." Maybe more people will buy organic produce if Walmart begins actively supplying its stores with organics.

Glaser Organic Farms–One of the Largest Raw Food Producers in the U.S.

Raw Food — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:53:29 +0000

An article about Glaser Organic Farms, which is one of the largest raw food producers in the U.S. From TheLedger.com …

Farm Finds Success With Raw, Vegan Dishes
Glaser Organic Farms near Miami doesn't use heat or animal products.

A Saturday Trip to the State Farmers' Market & the Mystery of Organic Farming

Raw Food — Sat, 21 May 2005 21:25:15 +0000

At 10:00 a.m. this morning, I drove to the state farmers' market in the city (approx. 25 minutes from my house) in search of fresh, organic produce. The search proved very interesting.

Meeting Local Farmers & Hunting for Organic Produce

Raw Food — Sat, 14 May 2005 19:05:00 +0000

This morning I went to the local farmers' market in the town I live in. I met the owners of an organic farm. They're not certified organic because they're too small and it costs $500 every year plus scheduled inspections by state agents, but the owners use organic farming methods and they do NOT use synthetic fungicides, pesticides or herbicides on the crops. The husband and wife seemed to be very aware, and I enjoyed talking with them.

Organic Food is Becoming Easier to Find

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 21:45:00 +0000

According to a recent news article, organic food is becoming easier to find. This news article (text re-printed below) describes how grocery stores and restaurants in Wichita, Kansas are offering a wider selection of organic foods.

70 Pesticides (Currently in Use) Contain Known Cancer-Causing Agents

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 04:39:00 +0000

Several people have told me that they believe it's more important to eat organic foods than it is to eat raw. I believe that the best health comes from organic produce eaten in a raw state. However, if you're struggling with the "raw" element, AT LEAST make sure you're eating organic fruits and vegetables. The following article briefly highlights the dangers of pesticides.

How to Buy Organic, Raw Food, Fresh From Your Local Farmers

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 03:57:00 +0000

I just recently found out about CSA's, otherwise known as Community Supported Agriculture projects. As a member of a CSA, you will receive fresh produce harvested from a local farm each week.