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Hemp weaves a Joy-ful future for Black farmers
The Hollingsworth Hemp Company breaks new ground for Black farmers and communities. The family produces PCC’s new botanical lotions.
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The Sumo orange is a new citrus star
Learn why this hefty, sweet seedless fruit is such a hit.
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Fresh new ways to use fermented foods
Firefly Kitchens owner Julie O’Brien wants to make fermented foods part of a healthy diet.
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Creating a Wunderground of coffee and wellness
Seattle entrepreneur Jody Hall is “taking the most ritualistic beverage in the world…and adding wellness to it.”
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Secrets of shopping the bulk bins
Bulk bin buys are a great way to save money, and offer other benefits for your kitchen and home.
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Letters to the Editor
Compost or recycle? • Lead warning labels • Burning sugarcane • Gluten-free buckwheat • Toilet-paper tradeoffs • Cooking class idea
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News Bites
Meet Jamil Bates from the Edmonds PCC and Robert Jones from the Downtown PCC!
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PCC Customer Service Stars
Meet Jamil Bates from the Edmonds PCC and Robert Jones from the Downtown PCC!
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When “healthy eating” is not what it seems
Learn about orthorexia, a lesser-known form of disordered eating.
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Policy Report: Court actions on GMO food labeling
A federal ruling makes progress toward transparency on genetically engineered food labels.
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PCC Community Grants support gardens, harvests and education
Seed “libraries” and a “B-Patch” community garden are among PCC’s latest grant recipients.
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Sustainability Report: From baguettes to breadcrumbs
A new partnership “upcycles” leftover artisan breads instead of composting them.
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Community Voices: Q&A with Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center
Learn about the amazing array of community programs at this nonprofit farm.
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Brighten meals by cooking with fresh herbs
Even in winter, Nancy Leson uses fresh herbs to enhance home-cooked meals.
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Pink Moon Farm preserved
A Filipinx-owned farm helped Angela Garbes reclaim the recipes of her childhood.
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Vegetable representation matters
A Filipinx-owned farm helped Angela Garbes reclaim the recipes of her childhood.