Avocados offer significant amounts of over 20 different nutrients, putting them in the category of a superfood. They prevent blood clotting and regulate heart disease, help cellular growth and the immune system, reduce cholesterol. Avocados are also incredible for healthy…
Generations of Avocado Farmers
The avocado is on the weekly grocery list for many American shoppers, but it hasn’t always been that way. Over the last decade, the availability and quality of avocados in the supermarkets has skyrocketed all across the US, leading to an…
Love Thy Nature – Official Trailer
Narrated by Liam Neeson, Love Thy Nature points to how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. To watch the film, visit…
These Organic Fair Trade Avocados are Socially Just and Environmentally Sound
Agriculture and food are our most direct and daily connection to the natural world. The health of our environment directly impacts our own health and well-being, it is imperative that we continue to explore and push the boundaries of overall…
How the Peru Floods Impacted Banana Farmers
The first five months of the year are usually the most difficult for our Peruvian banana farmer partners due to weather difficulties. Problems due to the rainy season are expected. However, what’s happening with the Peru floods this year is…
The Devil We Know – Official Trailer
Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, a group of citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has been knowingly dumping a toxic chemical — now found in the blood of 99.7…
What an Incredible Superfood! Here are The Facts on Flaxseed
A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory food that has been around for centuries, flaxseed helps fight health conditions ranging from constipation to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Ready to add this superfood to your diet? The Facts on Flaxseed Ground or Unground?…
The 7 Stages of a Banana Ripening from Green to Brown
Banana ripening is a science. Getting a banana to the perfect yellow color at just the right time is an art. Equal Exchange Bananas come from small farms in South America. Hundreds of farmers are organized into cooperatives. Unlike conventional…
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Mom says “Eat your fruits and veggies” and you’ll get big and strong. Doctors tell you that eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you reduce the risk of heart disease, control blood pressure, and may even help prevent…
Healing Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence are Invaluable, Necessary and Powerful
Since the #metoo movement began last year, the topic of sexual violence has finally become a part of our public focus. Today we want to dive deeper into this much-needed conversation. We are speaking with a leader in this movement,…
