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What Rachel Carson Has Taught Us About Environmental Protection
Under much scrutiny from chemical companies, environmentalist and activist Rachel Carson released her book, Silent…
The Story of the First Organic and Biodynamic Winery in the U.S.
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The average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugar a year. That’s almost half…
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Beyond diets and health benefits, food has a specific function. It can make us sleepy,…
The Forks Over Knives Guide to Plant-Based Recipes for Kids
We all know that a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables and unprocessed, whole…
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Indigenous people’s rights have been violated since the beginning of time. But one would think…
