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Supporting the organic supply chain is a key part of PCC’s official mission. Why? The research keeps accumulating that pesticide exposure causes serious harm to our health and the environment.

San Joaquin Valley organic dairy farmer Tony Azevedo’s business has dried up — literally.

From how to keep chickens to other homesteading skills, King County 4-H clubs teach kids healthy living and life skills, emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They foster great friendships, too!

Nearly 400,000 farmers, farm workers, health professionals, and concerned citizens from across the country urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reject Dow AgriSciences’ application seeking approval of controversial genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybean varieties that are resistant to the hazardous herbicide 2,4-D.

with their sunny color and dazzling, sweet-tangy flavor, mangoes brighten recipes both sweet and savory. We have lots of recipes for mango salsas and salads.

People who switch from lotion to body and face oils often say it’s one of the best changes they’ve made in their beauty regimens. Lotion-to-oil converts report their skin is clearer, has a more even tone, and is beautifully soft.

We are delighted to announce that our 10th store will be opening in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle on June 4. A few delicious features include a salad bar, smoothie and espresso bars, and our trademark deli. There also will be a classroom so we can offer more PCC Cooks cooking classes.

you’re electing three board members and a new nominating committee.

Thank you, PCC · Scent-free shampoos · Ethical animal protein · Seafood radiation risk · Gluten sensitivity and Roundup? · Gluten-free camp · Food sensitivities and preferences

Moo-d music · Irradiated greens · Salmon and magnetic fields · Organic produce leads · Rootworm resistance to GE · Brazil cancels GE corn release ·  Mexican court rules against GE crops · French President upholds GE corn ban · School meals increase produce intake · Groups sue FDA over mercury in seafood · Organic poultry cuts antibiotic resistance

Why does the European Union want to ban American cheeses from having names such as Parmesan and feta? What’s Vermont’s new system for grading maple syrup? What’s happening in the market for skipjack tuna?