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How to train your puppies to sleep!

Helen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:12:13 +0000

I just couldn’t resist adding this for all our animal lovers! I have heard that cows give more milk with classical mausic and likewise chooks lay more eggs. Any other stories that you’s like to share?

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Consumers wanting GMO free food fastest growing sector.

Helen — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:59:48 +0000

A FARMING family from Mukinbudin said the majority of farmers are against the introduction of genetically modified (GM) technology in WA, despite its legalisation last month.
State Minister for Agriculture Terry Redman lifted the ban on growing GM canola in February to allow it to be commercially grown this year.
The Labor party put forward a motion in parliament last Thursday to reverse the decision, but it was overthrown.
The Copeland family have been farming at Mukinbudin for nearly a century and said they were disappointed by the decision.
“Throughout WA, 27,000 people signed a petition to keep WA GM-free, as opposed to 300 farmers who signed an agreement with Monsanto to grow it,” Anne-Marie Copeland said.
“None of our neighbours will be growing it, because they have all signed the petition to say they are against it.

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The biggest expanding sector of the market in America is GMO-free

Helen — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:58:09 +0000

Despite this and the fact that throughout WA, 27,000 people signed a petition to keep WA GM-free (as opposed to 300 farmers who signed an agreement with Monsanto to grow it) in February the Liberal party in Western Australia has lifted the ban on growing GM crops. Labor party’s motion to disallow GM crops was rejected in parliament last week meaning that GM crops will continue to be allowed for commercial use this year.
Merredin’s naturopathic health advisor Debbie Taylor said
“I cannot see how that law (to allow GM crops) was passed,” she said.
“That is completely and utterly unacceptable.
“Where is the freedom of democratic rights that people have to say that we do not want this in our foods?
“It’s non-democratic.”

For the full article go to:
http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/grains-and-cropping/general/farmers-disagree-over-modified-canola-benefits/1785428.aspx?storypage=0

Have your say here!

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Organic Wine Is Superior In Taste and Value But Price is Lower. Why?

Helen — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:36:10 +0000

We always drink organic wine when we can due to our commitment to the health of our bodies as well as that of the planet. The wine industry are traditionally big users of chemicals which are used generally through a fear that production and quality will drop and disease and problems increase if they are not used. Nothing could be further from the truth as many vineyards are proving. A leading example is found at Frank Bonic’s vineyard at Billabong Creek: www.organic-1.com

So it was with interest that I read this article about organic wines and research done in California about the end product - the wine.

“Wine made with organically grown grapes is higher quality,” Delmas said. “Growers have to devote more time and attention and take better care of organically certified vines than conventional vines, and our results show that these efforts are apparent in the product.”

In addition to being less pure, grapes grown with pesticides, herbicides and inorganic fertilizers interfere with a vine’s ability to absorb naturally occurring chemicals in soil, according to vintners quoted in the study. As a result, wines made with organically grown grapes are more likely absorb these chemicals, which are said to provide the distinctive flavor of the site where the grapes were grown — a wine’s much-prized “terroir.”

To read the full article go to:
http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/index.asp?page_id=1596

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Microcredit founder of Grameen bank urges business to make a difference!

Helen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:19:14 +0000

Muhammed Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize winner 2006, is urging big business to make a difference in their hearts and not just their pockets. Yunus calls it ’social business’, a business which succeeds on helping other people not just for benefitting ourselves. A business that tackles chronic problems such as malnutrition, environmental decay and/or unemployment.

Yunus claims that human beings whilst being selfish we are also selfless, kind and do want to help people and make a difference to lives and make the planet better for ourselves.

We agree and support him. In particular we have a bank account with the Grameen bank here in Australia which loans money to the poorest of the poor to help end their poverty. It is a brilliant organisation and we encourage you to find out more if you too want to be effective in providing opportunity to those who have little choice in this world.

Visit: www.grameen.org.au and be inspired. For so little you can make a world of difference.

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Where do you get chemical free beer?

Helen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:41 +0000

If you don’t brew your own beer and don’t know where to buy chemical free beer AND you are a beer drinker then you are likely to be getting more than your fair share of chemicals with every bottle that you drink!

We brew our own including natural honey instead of sugar in the brewing process and it is delicious - especially on a hot day. So when I read about Dean O’Callaghan who is committed to sustainable brewing I took note of his website: www.goodbrew.com.au which reads as follows…
What is a good brew?

A good brew is a sustainable brew.

A sustainable brew is brewed with traditional methods.
- Slow fermentation
- No chemicals

There is heaps more great info on the website, so do yourself a favour and go there. Find out how to support your health as well as the environment and the companies behind providing you with good beer.

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Watch this clip on a Certified Organic Farm and How They Manage It.

Helen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:19:51 +0000

This clip features a certified organic farm that has been in operation for over 15 years.

It supports our drive at Farming Secrets that all farmers seek ways for more sustainable farming for the benefit of all.

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Your Green Life Segment - A Greener Flower

Helen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:04:51 +0000

How to grow flowers organically in a hot house. Watch B&H Flowers share how they do this and why! This is a great clip that shows how fun it can be!

Watch this Awesome video about Your Green Life Segment - A Greener Flower.

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Joel Salatin and the Winds of Change - Food Safety Legislation

Helen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:17:40 +0000

Joel Salatin, organic farmer of Polyface Farms talks about pending food safety legislation like HR 875 and Hr 2749 and the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

It supports our drive at Farming Secrets that all farmers seek ways for more sustainable farming for the benefit of all.

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Joel Salatin: “How to Eat Well And Save Our Planet”

Helen — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:11:08 +0000

Joel Salatin speak with Angel Blair on CTV Regina News about his farming history and his passion for organic farming and saving the planet.

Watch this Awesome video about How to Eat Well AND Save Our Planet.
Farming Secrets that all farmers seek ways for more sustainable farming for the benefit of all.

If you would like more information…please visit our Farming Secrets Blog http://www.farmingsecrets.com and http://farmingsecretsblog.com/

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