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This time of year is always great for perspective and introspection. I so appreciate the Native perspective on cycles that every day, month and year is the start of a new cycle. It is so important that we look at every cycle as a ... read more…

The dedication of organic manufacturers for years has been one of continual improvement with more and more organic ingredients being added. Competitive pressure to be as organic as possible was working well, given the high demand... read more…

Following the debates on feeding the future population and climate change has been painful because everyone is addressing a very complex equation using reductionist thinking and solutions. Solving a problem caused by reductionist ... read more…

The economic side of being a dairy farmer is very frustrating! First and foremost, the pay price that defines the gross income of the dairy farmer is not connected to cost of production! Second, the pay price goes up and down beyo... read more…

This introduction is the start of an ongoing commentary from me, the good folks at Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative and our friends. I am excited to develop a forum where we can comment on current events in the organic community a... read more…