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Guess Who: Quotes from Famous Folks

Posted on 15. October 2014 by admin

“The country is in deep trouble. We’ve forgotten that a rich life consists fundamentally of serving others, trying to leave the world a little better than you found it. We need the courage to question the powers that be, the … Continue reading →

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The Replant Problem in Orchards

Posted on 14. October 2014 by admin

Recently, while researching steam treatment of weeds, I happened upon a marvelous paper called The Importance of Soil Fumigation: California Tree and Vine Crops. Turns out that there is something called the “replant problem.” When a tree gets old (stone … Continue reading →

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The Farm Bill

Posted on 14. October 2014 by admin

Did you know that $62.5 million of the 2014 food bill goes toward identification and management of plant pests? In an announcement dated September 15, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invited stakeholders … Continue reading →

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Superweeds: Fact and Fallacy

Posted on 12. October 2014 by admin

It has been widely reported that because of an over-reliance on Roundup and other herbicides, that a new class of “superweeds” is now thriving. The following myths have popped up as a result: Myth: Superweeds come from gene transfer between … Continue reading →

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Bad News and the Grace of God

Posted on 10. October 2014 by admin

The bad news is that I didn’t make the cut for ShopLocal.us’ grant program. They sent me a “deep regrets” letter that said I didn’t advance into the final round. You can see my entry here: http://www.shoplocal.us/grant/entrant/10199/Garden-Love.html I had a … Continue reading →

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Debates Work

Posted on 9. October 2014 by admin

I went to the debates tonight for my district. First Al Murasuchi debated David Hadley. My question, Do you support fracking? was one chosen by the moderator from the League of Women Voters. The answer couldn’t be more clear: Hadley … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hold Your Breath for Obama

Posted on 9. October 2014 by admin

A friend of mine wrote today that 99Rise is protesting Obama’s visit to Los Angeles to raise funds at a $32,500 per plate event. Anyone who knows me knows that there’s no love lost between me and Obama. It won’t … Continue reading →

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Petition the White House

Posted on 8. October 2014 by admin

Did you know that you can petition the federal government at Whitehouse.gov? Visit the list of petitions here: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petitions and read what people are urging our federal government to do. Here are some examples: Encourage states to use Carbon Capture … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your GMO?

Posted on 6. October 2014 by admin

Did you know that: Genetically engineered foods (often called Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs) are labeled or banned in 64 other countries, but not in the USA. GMOs are in 85% of the processed foods in America. Many GMO crops … Continue reading →

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Earth Shattering

Posted on 4. October 2014 by admin

Robyn O’Brien had an earthshattering experience that changed her life. When her son experienced a severe allergic reaction to food, she examined our food supply and came up with some interesting conclusions. See her TED talk here: http://bit.ly/1pRqhtK She was … Continue reading →

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