Environment, Social Implications in Agriculture, What is Organic

Brewing a Better World: Celebrate National Coffee Day with Grace Farms 

Enjoy a cup of coffee, knowing it is sourced exclusively from women-led co-ops in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Indonesia.

Most of us begin our day with a steaming cup of hot java, be it expresso or drip; we love our cool beans. Their rich, dark flavor gives us the daily courage to go out and do good work.

But how many of us think about where those beans came from and who planted, harvested, and packed them? How did this delicious brew get to our morning mug? 

The history of coffee has a dark side steeped in human exploitation. 

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Culinary Delights, Environment, Organic Policy and Regulations, well-being, What is Organic

Cultivating Mental Health is Key to Conquering the Pandemic

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Photo by Lauren McConachie on Unsplash

Over the past several months, the world has been stuck in lockdown. Many of us have been self-isolating, hunkering down at home, so we don’t contract or spread the virus.

Life isn’t the same as it was. We cannot do the things we once did, nor can we be with some of the people we love.

It’s enough to make us all feel a bit mad.

These unprecedented times are having consequences, not only for our physical health and our livelihoods, but most importantly, our state of mind.

There are a few secrets I have discovered to keep me sane and centered amidst all the change.  Continue reading “Cultivating Mental Health is Key to Conquering the Pandemic”