Winner: Most informative sign
Wordless Wednesday: Signs from March Against Monsanto
All photos taken during the May 24, 2014 March Against Monsanto. Hundreds attended, millions took part around the world.
March Against Monsanto 2014
Recently Vermont became the first state to pass a GMO labeling law. That means that genetically engineered ingredients must be labeled as such on packaged foods sold in Vermont beginning July 1, 2016. It's a landmark victory against Monsanto and Big Food, and IMHO the start of something big. Vermont now has the right to know. Shouldn't everyone? (March with me on May 24th if you answered yes!) However, word on the street this week is that the Grocery Manufacturers…
Seed Library: Check it Out!
In the quest for self-reliance, seed saving plays a big part. After all, in a "zombie apocalypse" situation you wouldn't be able to run to the store to buy seeds for your garden. You would need to produce your own supply. This is where a seed library comes in very handy. A seed library is a local endeavor, when you and your fellow gardeners gather seeds and share them in an orderly fashion. Seeds are catalogued and counted and made…