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06/06/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Despite links to cancer, the EU proposes a 10-year license renewal for key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” which is the second-highest classification for substances that can cause cancer. Glyphosate is the main ingredient of Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide Roundup. Instead of protecting public health and removing it from their products, Monsanto […]

05/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

John Deere makes insane claim that farmers don’t own their tractors in bizarre twisted view of ownership

With each passing year, our world becomes dependent on technology and software. Thanks to software, modern cars, trucks, and even tractors have become safer, easier to handle, and more fuel efficient. While that might convince every farmer to update their hardware, an increasing number of farmers are deciding to stick with their old mechanical, non-computerized […]

04/24/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Effortlessly grow these ten plants in the shade with little to no sunlight

Do you have a bare, shady spot in your garden? Or is your terrace facing the wrong side? Though it can be difficult for plants to survive in the shades, these conditions should not stop you from brightening up the darkest corners of your garden or terrace. While many plants love the sun, some plants […]

04/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

This often overlooked weed is ideal for delicious soup or tea

Touted as the “Herb Queen of the Spring” by Mother Earth News, stinging nettle is a nutritious and energy-rich favorite of herbalists. Found in most Northern forest regions around the globe during spring, many people regard this wild edible weed as a useless plant. This humble weed, however, has more value than most people think. […]

04/12/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

These 15 edible plants could save your life in a dangerous situation

You never know what life is going to throw at you. One moment you may be trekking through the mountains, while seconds later you could be fighting for your life as the wilderness takes over. Whether you are lost in the wild or bugging out, knowing your plants might show a crucial skill in times […]

04/07/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Top 10 homemade natural herbicides to tackle the weeds in your garden

In today’s atmosphere of increasing health and environmental awareness, more and more people are turning their back on chemical herbicides. One of the most popular herbicides used today, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready, has been sprayed in gardens, parks, playgrounds, and farmlands for many years. As the debate surrounding the safety of this highly controversial glyphosate-containing herbicide […]

04/02/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

FACE PLANT: GMO rice trail fails miserably after mutant plants reduce crop yield

It is often claimed by advocates of genetically modified (GMO) food that genetically engineered crops are the only way to feed the growing world population and fight world hunger. However, up until now, there has not been a single study that proves GMO foods have helped to “feed the world” in any way. On the contrary, […]

03/26/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

COLLAPSE: Hundreds of millions of Pacific salmon presumed dead as fish food sources collapse

If you are a salmon lover, you may have to cut back on how much of this vitamin D and omega-3 rich food you eat. If their number keeps declining, eating salmon will become a luxury for which we will have to reach deep into our wallet. You may have heard that at some point […]

03/06/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Brand name processed foods found laced with glyphosate weed killer… Cheerios, Wheaties and more

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide and many other commercially available weed killers. Due to the widespread adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops, glyphosate has become the most commonly used weed killer in the conventional farming industry. GM glyphosate-resistant crops are now grown on more than 175 million acres in the United […]

03/03/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Off grid living: Grow 25 pounds of sweet potatoes in a bucket

Although sweet potatoes are an important staple food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, this versatile, orange root tuber can be added to many other meals all year round. While sweet potatoes have been used for ages by many cultures around the world, until recently they weren’t a regular sight on American kitchen tables outside of […]

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