November, 2010

Nov 29,2010

The High Risk in Milk Futures is No Cash Cow - Nov 29,2010 Download

Joseph Augusto has been a dairy farmer for the past 30 years. Joseph is the president of the California Dairy Campaign, which represents over 250 dairy farmers. The organization lobbies dairy farming issues and is currently focused on raising awareness for the milk pricing manipulation by Dairy Processors as well as special interest groups. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Dairy Farmers of America, which is the largest dairy cooperative in the United States. So, what is the real value of milk? There seems to be a huge gap between the actual value and what the producers are being paid. At one time, the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) had the confidence of dairy producers in that it had a real value. Today, things have changed. We have record milk prices at the supermarket, record profits for the milk processors and the worst in record losses for dairy farmers with no hope for recovery. The CME is supposed to mimic a market and there is a handful of entities that have no interest in seeing the price of milk go up. The CDC maintains that there is a conflict of interest with the CME in that the entities trading on the CME have no interest in seeing higher milk prices but do have an interest in futures contracts and/or over the counter contracts. This is unregulated and is destroying the dairy industry. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Joseph Augusto will talk candidly about the crisis dairy farmers are facing and the monopoly destroying the dairy industry. Stay tuned!

Nov 24,2010

Gobble Till You Wobble! What's On YOUR Organic Menu? Charity Event! - Nov 24,2010 Download

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude! So, we asked our friends and colleagues to call in to answer the question, “What are YOU grateful for?” Throughout the entire show, previously featured guests will be calling in to offer inspiration and talk about what they are thankful for. This first time charity event is going to be covered LIVE from Coast to Coast! June Stoyer, the host of The Organic View Radio Show will be in New York on the East Coast and will be joined by her “GFF” (Good Food Friend) Dennis Weaver, on the West Coast. Many of you will remember Dennis, Founder and Good Food Guide for Change Your Food - Change Your Life!™. Also featured will be our Good Food Ambassadors, Organic Jazz Singer, Ellen Livesay and Teen Sensation, Keely Clark who will perform LIVE! We will also kick off our charity auction! Listeners can bid on an assortment of gifts that have been donated so generously by companies such as: * Maggie’s Organics, * Nature’s Path, Inc. * The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, * OrganicUniverse.com, * Uncle Matt's Organic, Inc., * Laura Lassiter * TruthAboutPetFood.com * DrHarveys.com * Melodylealamb.com * Diamondsbymarie.com The proceeds from these gifts will be auctioned off on EBAY/TheOrganicView and the proceeds will be going to 3 deserving charities. So far, our team has selected FamilyFarmDefenders.org and TruthAboutPetFood.com. We want YOU to select the 3rd lucky charity! Because there are so many great causes, we want YOU to vote for your favorite charity by leaving a comment on TheOrganicView.com. State the full name of the charity you would like to win 1/3 of the total proceeds. The charity can be located any where in the world! All of the votes will be tallied up and the winner will be announced on our December 15th segment. Good luck to all! Please also tell us what YOU are thankful for and spread the good news!

Nov 23,2010

What To Do When Your Pet Gets Sick From Pet Food - Nov 23,2010 Download

Imagine if all of a sudden your furry best friend and family member gets very sick from eating a bowl of kibble or a snack you bought as a special treat. You panic and call the vet as your poor dog or cat lays down in agony as you watch helplessly. You walk through the door of the vet and before you know it, have a $2000 vet bill. You are now forced to take off work and try to help this poor animal recover while the pet food manufacturer is completely not interested in hearing about your tales of woe. As unfair and heartbreaking as it is, pets get sick and often die from a pet food, a pet treat, or other pet product that is NOT related to any recall. When the panic subsides, the madness begins. Are other pets getting sick? What do I do now? Who do I call? Will I be reimbursed for my vet bills? Will my pet survive? And about a million more questions. The FDA has established a new 'Safety Reporting Portal', but the FDA does not provide pet owners with the number of adverse events reported directly related to pet food or pet treats, nor do we know which pet products are being reported on to the Federal agency. Where can you turn to advocate for your pet and be reimbursed for expenses? In this segment of The Organic View, pet food advocate and expert, Susan Thixton who is the founder of http://www.TruthAboutPetFood.com, will my guest to talk about the steps you need to take to deal with this crisis. Stay tuned!

Nov 22,2010

Are Pesticides and Gmos The Only Hope For The Cameroon Coffee Crisis? - Nov 22,2010 Download

Horticultural expert, John Peter Thompson just returned from the North West Region of Cameroon. Sent by the Prince George’s County Africa Trade Office to assess the agricultural and business challenges and opportunities of Cameroonian Arabica coffee production and export from farm to port, he spent ten days in country speaking with officials and farmers. Visiting eight small farmers in the highlands around Bamenda, he observed the weed, insect and diseases that face the 1 to 7 hectare farms as well as the lack of basic farm tools such as pruners and wheelbarrows and equipment such as hand-pulpers. Heavy rains made some additional farm visits impossible due to road closures as many of the roads are unpaved. Standard coffee yields should produce 1000 kilos of beans per 1000 trees, but poor intercropping, lack of integrated pest management strategies, inaccessible chemical control, and lack of agronomic extension support reduced the farm yield to a mere 200 kilos per 1000 trees. Many Arabica beans fermented before processing adding to the farmers’ problems. Biting ants and stinging leaf caterpillars as well as stem borers, root fungus, rust and disease completed the list of immediate obstacles to successful harvests of the great tasting coffee which the farmers hope to sell in the US under the Kola Coffee brand. In this segment of The Organic View, John Peter Thompson, will my guest to talk about this coffee crisis and how it is going to impact our Cup of Joe! Stay tuned!

Nov 19,2010

This Is Jeopardy: No Alex Trebek and Very Soon, No More Milk! - Nov 19,2010 Download

Remember that little tag inside your jeans that said “Made in the USA”? Try finding a pair today. You can’t! Factories moved offshore where labor could be exploited to make cheaper products. Cheaper, is the KEY word. Jeans today are no longer made for quality but to simply satisfy the public’s demand. Quality isn’t what it used to be. We are paying top dollar for low quality products. When you take this into consideration, think about our food. Could you trust the very same foreign government officials, responsible for the numerous product recalls to insure the quality of your food? Most people don’t even trust our own government. So, what will people do when they can’t buy milk and other food grown on American soil? The race is on to wipe out all domestic agriculture and force us to import all food. This is a crisis we need to take seriously. The future of American dairy farms is in serious jeopardy due to the severe repercussions of the 2009 pricing collapse. Recently, prices paid to dairy farmers have dropped below the national average cost of production, putting the future of dairy farms in even greater peril. The majority of consumers, still clueless about this crisis, soon will be forced to purchase imported milk once the remaining dairy farms permanently cease operations. Farmers need to receive a fair price that covers their cost of production in order to thrive. As it is, most farmers are losing their farms to banks because they cannot afford to live on sub-standard wages with an 80 hour work week that has no benefits. The solution to the crisis lies in the reform of our domestic dairy pricing system so that it is no longer vulnerable to manipulation by a few powerful interests. Dairy farmers and consumers are hurt by the current system and must work together in order to sustain our future domestic dairy supply. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Joaquin Contente, President of the California Farmers Union will talk about this crisis.

Nov 19,2010

Jam Session With The Good Food Girls & Dennis Weaver - Nov 19,2010 Download Tonight, we are going to have a LIVE jam session with pop singer Keely Clark, jazz singer, Ellen Livesay and the best Good Food Guide around town, Mr. Dennis Weaver! So, come listen to our jam session as we prepare for the upcoming BIG 2 hour, Gobble Till You Wobble, What are YOU Thankful For Charity segment on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 12pm. EST!

Nov 18,2010

Orange You Glad It’s Winter? UncleMatt’s Juicy Scoop on Winter Citrus! - Nov 18,2010 Download

For most people, winter means cold weather and snow. In sunny Florida, it means the start of the citrus season! Many people eagerly search for the first pick of the citrus crop to share with friends and family. After all, there is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked organic Navel Orange or organic Ruby Red grapefruit from Florida! However, many people will often find citrus that has been imported from far away places such as South Africa or even China. This just does not make sense, especially when the state of Florida produces some of the finest organic citrus in the world! There is actually a whole world of citrus that most people never even explore. Did you know that there are many different varieties of citrus? Most people have absolutely no idea what the difference is between a Valencia orange and a tangerine! There is a huge difference! Some citrus are used to make juice while others are meant to be peeled or used for cooking and baking. So, how do you know which ones to pick and the best way to use them? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Matt McLean, CEO & Founder, Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc. (http://www.UncleMatts.com) will be my guest. Matt McLean ventured into the organic juice business in 1999 with a passion for healthy living as well as a long family history of growing citrus in Florida. Matt’s goal was, and still is, to produce the highest quality juice, using only premium 100% organically-grown fruit that is free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Matt will talk about what kind of citrus is grown in Florida during the winter, what it takes to produce organic fruit that is consistently sweet and juicy and how the citrus industry in Florida has evolved to produce the finest citrus in the world! If you want the juicy scoop about citrus and to learn what makes Florida citrus so different from other areas, stay tuned!

Nov 17,2010

Laura Lassiter: Healing Animals With Flower Essences - Nov 17,2010 Download Millions of physically fit and healthy animal companions are unnecessarily put to death every year to give their human companions peace and quiet from their behavior and emotional issues which can include aggression, excessive noisiness from barking, unruliness, incontinence, inability to get along with other family pets, possessiveness, jealousy, spraying and separation anxiety. Unresolved behavior issues are one of the main reasons animals are surrendered to the SPCA, Humane Society or Animal Services. They find themselves homeless, and the consequent price of animal suffering, cost of human regrets and welfare services are incalculable. Euthanasia for behavior problems is considered a treatment for many people and happens countless times a day. Fortunately, there is an inexpensive solution that can correct the behavior issue and reduce the overall suffering. In all parts of the world since the earliest times, flowering trees, shrubs and herbs have been used for healing purposes. All parts of the plant have been used. Flowers, the crowning glory of plants, have been considered to embody the fundamental nature or essential character of the plant and to have particular healing powers. They are very important in the treatment of animals because they can restore the balance and harmony of an animal’s true nature. They are safe, non-toxic and can be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment. They are gentle and inexpensive to use. But how do they work? Are they effective? Is it permanent? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, wildlife advocate and expert, Laura Lassiter will discuss how flower essences can help heal behavior issues, emotions in animals and their influence on behavior, the principles of flower remedies and their suitability for use in the treatment of animals and recommended flower essences for specific behavior patterns.

Nov 15,2010

Eden Foods: Turning Old World Grains Into Modern Pasta - Nov 15,2010 Download

If you ask the average person what they know about pasta, the typical response is often that it is spaghetti or some kind of Italian food without much further thought. In New York and other areas with large Italian communities, pasta is traditionally served on Sunday afternoons when friends gather with the family. Did you know that many fad diets discourage the consumption of pasta? This is because most pasta is made from highly processed flour and contains preservatives that are not very good for you. Many people are also finding that they have a low or zero tolerance of gluten. However, pasta that is made from whole grains IS very good for you! Spelt, Triticum spelta, is a non-hybridized ancient grain and a distant relative of modern wheat. Cultivated over 9,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent, it was the staple bread wheat of Europe and the Middle East until replaced by modern wheat. The 12th century healer, St. Hildegard von Bingen, said “Spelt is the best of grains. It produces a strong body and healthy blood for those who eat it and it makes the spirit of man light and cheerful.” She believed that it was “the easiest to digest of all grain.” Recent research has found spelt’s highly water soluble gluten is easy to digest and can often be enjoyed by those intolerant to modern hybrid wheat. Eden Foods has turned making pasta into an art. They have not only created a whole line of certified organic and verified non-gmo pastas but have done so using whole grains. Their Kamut pasta is actually made from grain that is known as King Tut’s wheat! Even the boxes are fully compostable! In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Michael J. Potter, President and Chairman of Eden Foods, Inc.,(http://www.edenfoods.com) will my guest. Is it possible that pasta made from other grains can taste really good? Will it make you fall asleep right after you eat it? Is whole grain better than white wheat pasta? Is there such a thing as low-carb pasta? Stay tuned!

Nov 12,2010

Defenders.org: Resolving The Human Conflict With Wolves - Nov 12,2010 Download

For much of human history wolves have been mythologized, demonized and idolized. Wolves were wiped out from the Western landscape in the early 20th century by settlers who saw them as a threat. Through dedicated conservation efforts, wolves have now been restored to the Northern Rockies and are making a strong comeback. Continued recovery depends on finding ways for wolves and humans to coexist, and a big part of that is working with ranchers to protect their livestock. Defenders has been working hard for nearly 20 years to prevent conflict between wolves and livestock by encouraging the use of nonlethal deterrents. Portable fencing, guard dogs, cowboys and better husbandry techniques have proven successful in reducing livestock losses and creating a better future for wolves. (For more background, please visit http://www.defenders.org/coexistence) In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, wolf advocate and educator, Suzanne Stone, from Defenders.org will discuss wolf compensation and proactive conservation. Suzanne works directly with ranchers and farmers to provide compensation for wolf-related livestock losses and helping livestock owners devise and implement strategies to reduce wolf depredation conflicts. Suzanne is the lead author of Defenders' recent publication Livestock and Wolves: A Guide to Nonlethal Tools and Methods to Reduce Conflict, and she authored a chapter titled Building Tolerance for Wolf Restoration in the Rockies: Compensation and Nonlethal Deterrent Programs in University of Calgary's new publication: The World of Wolves: New Perspectives on Ecology, Behavior and Policy. Suzanne also developed Defenders' Livestock Producers Advisory Council. She currently serves on the Western Wolf Coalition steering committee to help promote wolf conservation within the region. If you want to learn more about these amazing creatures, the crisis they face and how you can get involved, stay tuned!