University of California System Halts Use of Glyphosate Herbicide

Following a student campaign against the spraying of herbicides on its campuses and three legal decisions concluding that glyphosate causes cancer, the University of California has suspended the use of Roundup and glyphosate-based herbicides on all campuses. by Jonathan Latham, PhD At the UC Berkeley campus, the Herbicide-Free UC students worked with the Grounds Operations […]

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New Study on Insect Pollinator Policy of US States 2000-2017

We need to have healthy bees so we can have a healthy productive agricultural system! Gene Brandi

In the absence of any sweeping international agreements addressing insect pollinator conservation, this project’s goal was to find topics of consensus at the sub-national levels concerning insect pollinator conservation. This paper showcases areas of agreement useful for similar international, national, providence/state/territory, and municipal policies.

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Summertime Moonshine Cocktail Recipes From The Vegan Party Guy

Appalachian Watermelon Moonshine Recipe

It’s that time of the year when people want to eat healthier and get together with friends as we enjoy the warmer weather! In this segment of The Organic View, best-selling author, John Schlimm talks to June Stoyer about his tips for enjoying easy to make summer cocktails! He is also going to talk about his new book, Moonshine: A Celebration of America’s Original Rebel Spirit which teaches you how to make amazing moonshine recipes! Please press play to listen to the interview.

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