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Last July, when 16-year-old Nicholas Chavez collapsed in 106º F heat while picking bell peppers, it was hardly national news. The story wasn’t covered by CNN, the Associated Press or Fox News. Chavez was just one more pair of hands in the endless stream of bent-backed migrants.
Last July, when 16-year-old Nicholas Chavez collapsed in 106º F heat while picking bell peppers, it was hardly national news. The story wasn’t covered by CNN, the Associated Press or Fox News. Chavez was just one more pair of hands in the endless stream of bent-backed migrants.
Important efforts are underway in Washington state to require labels on genetically engineered (GE) foods. Bills are being introduced in both the state House and Senate with broad support.
Important efforts are underway in Washington state to require labels on genetically engineered (GE) foods. Bills are being introduced in both the state House and Senate with broad support.
As a health care professional and periodontist, I deal with making recommendations every day regarding purchase and use of health care products. So I was very pleased when I noticed certain toxic ingredients aren’t in bodycare products sold at PCC.
As a health care professional and periodontist, I deal with making recommendations every day regarding purchase and use of health care products. So I was very pleased when I noticed certain toxic ingredients aren’t in bodycare products sold at PCC.
The new year always sparks renewed interest in eating plans that promise better health and weight loss. Food combining is one of the many popular eating plans I’m often asked about as a nutritionist.
The new year always sparks renewed interest in eating plans that promise better health and weight loss. Food combining is one of the many popular eating plans I’m often asked about as a nutritionist.
Is there a better antidote to winter doldrums than a juicy grapefruit or a sweet, tangy orange? Eat them now, while they’re at the peak of their season, and be sure to try some of the more unusual citrus varieties (organic, of course!).
Is there a better antidote to winter doldrums than a juicy grapefruit or a sweet, tangy orange? Eat them now, while they’re at the peak of their season, and be sure to try some of the more unusual citrus varieties (organic, of course!).
Blood oranges and other citrus are delicious by themselves, either eaten by the wedge or fresh-squeezed. Add the juice to vinaigrettes or marinades, or use the fruit in these unusual recipes.
Blood oranges and other citrus are delicious by themselves, either eaten by the wedge or fresh-squeezed. Add the juice to vinaigrettes or marinades, or use the fruit in these unusual recipes.
Farmer demos · Early days of PCC · “Natural” labels · Organic seaweed · GE salmon · Sprouting sweet potatoes · Autolyzed yeast extract · Helpful staff
Farmer demos · Early days of PCC · “Natural” labels · Organic seaweed · GE salmon · Sprouting sweet potatoes · Autolyzed yeast extract · Helpful staff
Gender eating patterns · Peanut butter prices · Grocery profits · Privatizing liquor sales · Rainer Beach Urban Farm · Farmland value skyrockets · Public land grazing · Menhaden catch limited · Laundry chemicals · BPA in canned soup · Chemical company tribunal
Gender eating patterns · Peanut butter prices · Grocery profits · Privatizing liquor sales · Rainer Beach Urban Farm · Farmland value skyrockets · Public land grazing · Menhaden catch limited · Laundry chemicals · BPA in canned soup · Chemical company tribunal
Reports about Texas Rio Star grapefruit, organic bunched greens, organic apple acreage, Washington’s apple harvest and winegrape acres, the beef supply and the Dungeness crab fishery.
Reports about Texas Rio Star grapefruit, organic bunched greens, organic apple acreage, Washington’s apple harvest and winegrape acres, the beef supply and the Dungeness crab fishery.
Board meeting report · Next board meeting · 2012 board slate · PCC renews organic certification · Comments on organic standards
Board meeting report · Next board meeting · 2012 board slate · PCC renews organic certification · Comments on organic standards
