On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of experts convened by the United Nations, put out an emergency warning that unless we move away from fossil fuels NOW, we will be dealing with drastic natural disasters. The … Read More
Category: In The News
In the News: The USDA Finally Upholds a Fair “Origin of Livestock” Rule!
The unfair Origin of Livestock Rule has been an issue for Organic Farmers for years. It was a loophole that allowed non-organic animals to join an organic farm, and magically become organic. Well, as of today (Tuesday) that is no … Read More
In the News: Agricultural Runoff is the Leading Cause of Water Pollution in the U.S. Today!
Last week, water experts marked the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act with a dire warning: After evaluating over 700,000 miles of rivers and streams across the country, they concluded that half of those waters are too polluted to … Read More
In the News: iEat Green is Still Accepting Applications for Interns! Orkestai Farm, In Partnership with the Planting Fields’ is Offering It’s First Ever Summer Camp! Chromium 6, What is It, and is It in Your Water?
If you are interested in interning this summer with iEat Green, please email me! The application process is very simple. Send me a letter as to why you are interested in the internship and your availability during the Spring/Summer. Let … Read More
In the News: Yesterday, More than 450 People Joined the Rally in Albany to Demand Support for Climate Justice in the NYS Budget! The Long Island CSA Fair is Coming Up, Saturday, March 26th!
As I was scouring the paper to find out more about the protest that took place in Albany on Tuesday, I was shocked to see so little news about the event. New York Renews, and the other grassroots organizations that … Read More
In the News: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Says “Do it Now, Or It Will Be Too Late!” While at the Same Time, Our Conservative Supreme Court is Denying There is a Problem!! The EPA has Finally Banned the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos!
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says “Time is Running Out to Fix Climate” and if we don’t do something immediately, we will not be able to adapt to the changes. Meanwhile, our conservative Supreme Court is challenging the EPA’s … Read More
In the News: Eating Disorders are on the Rise, Especially with Teenage Girls! Bring Your Knives to be Sharpened at the LI CSA Fair!
More Teenage Girls With Eating Disorders Wound Up in the E.R. During the Pandemic! The pandemic has created a world filled with anxiety, a sense of no control, isolation, and for many, loneliness and depression. We have heard about the … Read More
In the News: The Whole Kids Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for School Garden Grants! Organic Fraud Coming Out of India’s Organic Cotton Market!
We know that kids who grow veggies, are more likely to eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference. The Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant program helps schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning … Read More