I was lucky enough to visit Whiskey Hill Farms and Blume Distillation this summer. I was blown away by the scope of this 14-acre certified organic farm. Not only are they the largest producer of domestic turmeric, but they provide answers to the food waste dilemma by producing high-grade commercial alcohol. I soon learned that everything that comes from the distillery goes right back into the farm! Continue reading
I’ve been to a lot of farms in my day but have never witnessed one so profoundly bent on creating a closed-loop symbiotic system as Whiskey Hill Farms. This 14-acre CCOF certified organic farm cultivates tropical plants, heirloom vegetables and biorefined high-grade commercial alcohol! Continue reading
A recent opinion article published in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) raised the provocative notion that the organic industry may be lying to us all. Henry Millers’ article, “The Organic Industry Is Lying to You,” claims that organic is “…manipulating consumer ignorance, confusion and even fear to sell a product.” Yet, he couldn’t be farther from the truth. Continue reading
Every 4 years or so Congress passes a far-reaching piece of legislation that influences what food is grown, how it’s grown, and who gets access to healthy food. This, in turn, affects our soils, the quality of our water and the people who grow our food.
The Farm Bill addresses hunger, nutrition, and access to healthy local food.
It is also the primary funding for most Organic programs in the US. Continue reading
Lynn Coody photo courtesy Chris Roddy of Oregon Tilth
I will never forget my first NOSB meeting which is where I met Lynn Coody. She was a firecracker of knowledge and expertise with an even manner that was disarming and gentle. Her smile was as wide as her breadth of knowledge, and I knew right away we would be friends and that I had much to learn from her.
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A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
A blog about Everything Organic - Melody Meyer, organic industry thought leader and blogger. Read up and join the conversation.
