March, 2012

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Joel Salatin: "Holy Cows & Hog Heaven" - Mar 01,2012

In America, we have the luxury of being able to buy any kind of food in season as well as off-season. To boot, there is an incredible amount of waste because of the assumption that there will always be more. This mentality has been created by the mass marketers and now has lent itself to the rationale that we need to genetically modify our food so that we will not run out. In his best-selling book, Holy Cows & Hog Heaven -The Food Buyers Guide To Farm Friendly Food, Mr. Salatin empowers readers to learn about how our food is produced, what they need to know and why. It takes a true organic farmer to really get the point across about the benefits of growing organics and eating organics. Joel Salatin is an organic farmer from Virginia who talks eloquently about the problems he sees not only as an organic farmer but as a consumer of organic foods. Please visit his farms website, Polyface farms, which is a family owned, multi-generational, pasture-based, beyond organic, local-market farm and informational outreach in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest Joel Salatin!

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Dr. Krupke Discusses His Research On Bees And Neonicotinoids - Mar 02,2012

Following reports of bee deaths near Indiana corn fields at planting time, sampling of dead bees and several potential exposure sources revealed neonicotinoid insecticides used to treat corn and soybean seed were often present, sometimes in very high concentrations. Dr. Krupke was the lead researcher in the recently published Purdue Study. This research was the ground breaking research, shows an astounding connection between neonicotinoid exposure and bee losses. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Dr. Christian Krupke to talk about the impact of neonicotinoids on bees! Stay tuned!

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Patricia Foreman Discusses Occupy Backyards -One Flock United! - Mar 05,2012

Due to the widespread demand for organic locally grown food, there is a new movement called Occupy Backyards. Gardeners, environmentalists, micro-flockers and chicken farmers alike all know the full value of raising chickens. Chickens are a marvelous member of the farm family because they eat predatory insects which can be destructive to gardens as well as fleas and ticks. They also help to aerate and fertilize soil which is extremely beneficial to maintaining good soil health. To boot, farm fresh eggs are superior to eggs produced via industrial agriculture. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Patricia Foreman to discuss what you need to know to raise your own chickens and join the movement. Stay tuned!

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Hogan Gorman: "Hot Cripple" - Mar 06,2012

Most people assume that if you are in an accident, once you arrive at the hospital you will receive immediate attention. While the ambulance may rush you there in a timely fashion, your health insurance or lack thereof may determine how quickly you are treated and to what depth. Hogan Gorman worked nights in New York City as a cocktail waitress pursuing her acting career. She worked hard trying to remain optimistic about her future, often reminding herself how much she “loves her job” even while dealing with inebriated patrons at the club. Given this unfulfilling life-routine, her friend, Aura, advised her to ask the “universe” for change where she worked. Change is definitely what she received! While crossing the street to get to work, she was struck by a car. From the moment her head shattered the car’s windshield, she found that life as she knew it had indeed changed. In Hot Cripple, Hogan Gorman meticulously writes about the events of her accident and life thereafter struggling with dire pain trying to fulfill life-sustaining body functions and daily routines. She writes candidly about her experience with hospitals, doctors and inevitably, her rude awakening with public assistance. Hogan also describes the harrowing experience of shopping for vegan foods with food stamps. Ironically, she finds that unhealthy foods are remarkably more affordable that life sustaining organic foods. Hot Cripple is an eye-opening look at the reality for millions of Americans who at some point may have to rely upon “the system” when there is no one else to turn to.

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Kim Barnouin: "Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps" - Mar 07,2012

Veganism typically is a dietary choice that some people will choose due to health reasons or moral beliefs. It has now become an ideal choice for economic reasons. Thanks to the weak economy, more people are opting for plant based diets because they are spending less by omitting costly cuts of meat, poultry and dairy products. For others that don’t have access to their own organically grown produce or a local organic farmer’s market, it can still be a bit of a challenge. If you have ever fallen off the vegan bandwagon trying to make the switch to a plant based diet because you didn’t know what foods to eat or couldn’t find vegan foods, help is on the way! Author, Kim Barnouin who is loved and adored for her series of NY Times best-selling “Skinny Bitch” books, has now published her latest book, Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps! Kim shares her favorite snacks and explain the swaps that every savvy vegan should make. Even veteran healthy eaters may be stumped by questions she answers with ease: Which is more nutritious, kale or chard? How about quinoa or brown rice? Readers will discover a treasure trove of information, including how to decode a label, the best places to shop for vegan fare, and a rundown of restaurants, cafes and bakeries featuring vegan selections. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Kim Barnouin to discuss her new book, Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps. Kim is a former model who holds a Masters of Science Degree in Holistic Nutrition. She is the author or coauthor of seven books and has successfully counseled models, actors, athletes, and other professionals using the Skinny Bitch method. She lives in Los Angeles. Stay tuned!

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Naturescaping -Peaceful Co-Existence Between Nature & People - Mar 08,2012

Thanks to extensive urban development over the last several decades, there has been a battle for land between homeowners and nature. Many people in suburban areas often complain about rabbits, bears, coyotes and other wildlife invading their back yards. Unfortunately, these beings have no other place to go as their home in the wilderness has been destroyed. To boot, the toxic garden chemicals homeowners apply often contain neonicotinoids such as imidacloprid and clothianidin which will also kill pollinators such as butterflies and honeybees. As a result of this ecological imbalance, many people are turning to naturescaping to curtail this loss of habitat. Naturescaping is a method of landscaping that allows people and nature to coexist. By incorporating native plants, conserving water and reducing chemical use, you can effectively attract insects, birds, and other beings which will also contribute to the health of fresh water while creating a backyard wildlife sanctuary. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Karen Bussolini, who is a garden photographer, writer, lecturer and garden coach. Karen latest work can be seen in the book, The Naturescaping Workbook by Beth ODonnell Young. Karen will discuss how you can naturescaping principals into your own backyard! Karen Bussolini has been a gardener as long as she can remember. She trained as a painter and had a career as an architectural photographer before specializing in garden photography, writing, lecturing and eco-friendly garden coaching. She is a NOFA (Northeast Organic Farmers Association) Accredited Organic Land Care Professional. Her garden has been featured in many publications, including The New York Times. Stay tuned!

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Kathy Martin -The Process of Shale Gas Exploration - Mar 09,2012

As the pressure surmounts to eliminate our dependency upon foreign oil, natural gas development seems to be the bridge fuel to alternative energy. However, there are many concerns about the process involved with natural gas extraction, especially due to the vast difference between the process of making conventional gas wells as opposed to shale exploration. There are many factors to be considered, ranging from the contamination of local water resources, the vast amount of fresh water required to facilitate the process, compulsory integration, forced pooling, eminent domain and violation of civil liberties. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by industry expert, Kathy Martin to discuss the difference between these processes. Kathy Martin has a BS in petroleum engineering and a Masters in Civil Engineering. She is a licensed professional engineer in civil engineering in Oklahoma. Her career began by serving six years with Oklahoma environmental regulatory agencies in the field of water quality permits where she wrote regulations for waste disposal using surface impoundments and land application, as well as acting as project officer of the Tar Creek Superfund Site - the largest abandoned lead and zinc mine in the US located in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. She spent the past 15 years focused on engineering evaluation of waste management systems used by large scale animal feeding operations in 21 states and has helped adjacent landowners throughout the due process system of environmental permits. She served on the STRONGER board for 5 years, involved in voluntary audits of state environmental regulations related to oil and gas exploration. The past 3 years, shes become involved in the fracking issue by helping grassroots organizations understand the technical aspects of shale gas exploration,production and potential for groundwater and air pollution.

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The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables - Mar 12,2012

It is that time of the year when gardeners are ready to get outside and begin preparation for the new growing season. Anyone who knows the quality of garden fresh vegetables, values the flavor of heirloom vegetables. In The Beginners Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables, Heirloom expert Marie Iannotti explains which varieties are the easiest to grow, the tastiest to eat and how to cultivate each one successfully. If youve never tasted the meaty and mellow Lacinato kale or the unexpected sweetness of Apollo arugula — or if you have tasted them and want more — The Beginners Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables is your guide to easily growing the best. Longtime Master Gardener, Marie Iannotti, is the former owner of Yore Vegetables, an heirloom seedling nursery. She has served as a Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture educator and as a Master Gardener program coordinator and is a member of the Garden Writers Association and The Garden Conservancy. Marie’s garden writing has been featured in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States and is the former editor of The Mid-Hudson Gardener’s Guide. She has gardened from coast to coast in the United States, growing thousands of varieties of plants in her own gardens and helping many beginners become confident, successful gardeners. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Marie Iannotti!

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A Beekeeper's Perspective On CCD: Mystery? Disease? Symptom? - Mar 13,2012

According to the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, the ambiguous explanation offered for Colony Collapse Disorder is as follows: “beginning in October 2006, some beekeepers began reporting losses of 30-90 percent of their hives. While colony losses are not unexpected during winter weather, the magnitude of loss suffered by some beekeepers was highly unusual. This phenomenon, which currently does not have a recognizable underlying cause, has been termed "Colony Collapse Disorder" (CCD). The main symptom of CCD is simply no or a low number of adult honey bees present but with a live queen and no dead honey bees in the hive. Often there is still honey in the hive, and immature bees (brood) are present. ARS scientists and others are in the process of carrying out research to discover the cause(s) of CCD and develop ways for beekeepers to respond to the problem. Case studies and questionnaires related to management practices and environmental factors have identified a few common factors shared by those beekeepers experiencing CCD, but no common environmental agents or chemicals stand out as causative." Most beekeepers have experienced this sudden dramatic bee loss. On October 10, 2011, beekeeper, Don Studinski, lost his biggest and strongest colony which produced the majority of his honey harvest in 2011. The bees suddenly died in a Golden, Colorado, suburban neighborhood far from any commercial agriculture. The population of the colony was approximately 100,000 bees at the height of summer which was merely just a few weeks prior. Don believes that CCD is not a disease but a symptom of an even bigger problem caused by the use of neonicotinoids. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, beekeeper, Donald Studinski to discuss his research.

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Joe Cross Talks About Being "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead" - Mar 14,2012

In American, obesity has become a severe problem that affects people of all ages. While there are many diets, fitness chains and other methods to help shed unwanted pounds, sometimes, you must reach rock bottom in order to take action. One day, Joe Cross found himself, 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating auto-immune disease. He decided enough was enough and began his journey to good health. He decided to film his transition so that he could inspire others to do the same. Along the way, he spoke to more than 300 Americans, from all walks of life, about what they ate and (more importantly) what they didnt eat. He found a nation full of honest, hard working, friendly and caring people that just need some motivation and inspiration. His documentary, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joes personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long term, Joe turns to the only option left, his bodys ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road armed with a juicer and generator, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and get healthy. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Joe Cross, about his journey and how juicing can improve and restore your health. Stay tuned!

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Dreena Burton: Let them Eat Vegan! - Mar 15,2012

When you make your own food from scratch, it is not only more economic but it helps you to connect with your food, where it comes from and who is growing it. The more that people choose to shop consciously, the better it is for the environment. Only when people understand the devastation caused by factory farms operating in a monoculture environment will they understand just how devastating the impact. That is why more and more people are making the transition to veganism. Plant based diets are not only more humane, they are healthier! In Dreena Burton’s Let Them Eat Vegan: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Strong Recipes for the Whole Family you will find a myriad of easy to make, delectable recipes ranging from soups and burgers to wraps and ice cream! What is especially great about this book is that the recipes are not only plant based but have handy options for raw and gluten-free! Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Dreena Burton to discuss her new book, Let them Eat Vegan! Stay tuned!

Beth Hillson: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Gluten-Free - Mar 16,2012

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, commemorating the most beloved and commonly recognized of all of the patron saints of Ireland. For most people in America, green beer, corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread are the typical fare enjoyed at most celebrations. However, if you have food sensitivities, suffer from celiac disease or opt to consume gluten-free foods, celebrating can be quite a challenge. Today, I am happy to welcome back to The Organic View, best-selling author, Beth Hillson, founder of Gluten-Free Pantry, President of the American Celiac Disease Alliance and editor of Living Without Magazine. For those of you that love Beth, please pick up a copy of her best-selling book, Gluten-Free Makeovers, in which she has assembled over 175 Recipes -from Family favorites to Gourmet Goodies- Made Deliciously Wheat Free! Beth was diagnosed with celiac disease over thirty years ago and has been helping people to “substitute boldly and eat well” through her use of “recipe DNA” the ratio of wet to dry and fat to flour. With this new understanding of recipes, readers are not only able to enjoy Beth’s diverse compilation of favorites ( including Grandma’s Babka, Potato and Cheese Pierogi, Pumpkin Orange Marmalade Cake and even Brownies called “magnifique” by the infamous Julia Child!) but they are able to give their own beloved dishes a gluten-free makeover as well. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show as Beth Hillson’s talks about how you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day gluten-free!

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Tanya Denckla Cobb -Reclaiming Our Food - Mar 19,2012

Most people that live in America do not realize that there is a price to pay for the variety we demand as consumers. There is a very big price that is paid for demanding off peak produce year round as well as the cheaper prices for imported produce during peak season. Sadly, it is the local, American farmer who pays that steep price. Sometimes, it is paid in the form of a disease that can widely affect crops such as the citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing. This disease, which is caused by the Asian citrus psyllid is devastating American citrus growers who ironically are known for producing the best citrus in the world. It is sad that citrus is still imported regardless of the top quality American citrus farmers produce. In other cases, multi-generational farmers who can no longer afford to pay the steep operational fees or in most cases, their mortgage will often commit suicide. Such is the price that is caused by unconscious demand. So, how do we become conscious consumers? What can we do as a society to reconnect with how our food is grown as well as the people who grow it? What can we do collectively to break down the barriers and get back to responsible for producing our own food? Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Tanya Denckla Cobb to discuss, Reclaiming Our Food! Stay tuned!

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Susan Thixton -Imported Pet Food: Was Melamine Found Again? - Mar 20,2012

In 2007, the USA and Canada suffered the largest pet food recall in history due to the use of Melamine found in imported pet food from China. Melamine is an additive that was used for the purpose of increasing protein levels when added to vegetable proteins such as corn, soy and wheat. Subsequently, Melamine is lethal to cats and dogs. As a result, it is estimated that 300,000 pets suffered and died in just the US and Canada according to international pet food expert Susan Thixton. It is the five year anniversary of the deadliest pet food recall in history. On March 16, 2007, Menu Foods announced a pet food recall that eventually led to thousands of pet deaths and long term illness and made melamine a household word. And now melamine is resurfacing; found to be the reason for import refusal for numerous products including Jerky Treats all within the last several months. Recently the FDA released a pet food safety video which according to expert, Susan Thixton, is full of misleading statements. If the imported pet food contains ingredients that are toxic to our pets, what can we do about it? What action can pet parents take to protect their animal companions from consuming these toxic treats and foods? Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food about this very sensitive subject! Stay tuned!

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Dr. Paul Connett -Water Purity: "The Case Against Fluoride" - Mar 21,2012

Most people take for granted that the water in from their faucet is safe to drink or is it? There is a lot of controversy over just how safe our tap water is and also if our government agencies have the right to treat drinking water that is consumed by the masses. The agencies that are charged with protecting our water claim that everything is safe. However, there are many scientists who disagree. The Case Against Fluoride by Dr. Paul Connett, Dr. James Beck, and Dr. H. Spedding Micklem, DPhil, takes a new look at the science behind water fluoridation and argues that just because the medical establishment endorses a public health measure, that doesnt mean its safe. In the case of water fluoridation, the chemicals used to fluoridate the water that more than 180 million people drink each day are not pharmaceutical grade, but rather hazardous waste products of the phosphate fertilizer industry; it is illegal to dump them into rivers and lakes or release them into the atmosphere. And water fluoridation is a prime example of one of the worst medical practices possible-forced medication with no control over the dose or who gets it. Perhaps most shocking of all, it is not subject to any federal regulation. Dr. Paul Connett is the Director of the Flouride Action Network (FAN), and the Executive Director of its parent body, the American Environmental Health Studies Project (AEHSP). He has spoken and given more than 2,000 presentations in 49 states and 52 countries on the issue of waste management. He holds a bachelors degree from the University of Cambridge, a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dartmouth College and is a retired professor of environmental chemistry and toxicology at St. Lawrence University.

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Friendly Aquaponics: Increasing Knowledge For Sustainability - Mar 22,2012

When you consider the fact that the USA produces some of the best organic food in the world, it makes absolutely no sense that we continue to import these foods during peak season. As the demand increases for locally grown organic foods, more people are constructing aquaponics models of all sizes to grow their own food. It is not only healthier and more economic but enables people to stop contributing to the monoculture environments that industrial agriculture thrives in which has been producing nothing more than low quality, chemical laden foods. So, what exactly is aquaponics? It is not necessarily a new method but one that has been around for a very long time. Aquaponics is the cultivation of fish and plants together in a constructed, re-circulating ecosystem utilizing natural bacterial cycles to convert fish wastes to plant nutrients. It is the only modern agricultural technique that isn’t dependent upon fossil fuels to be fully operational. Even conventional agriculture cannot operate without cheap oil, because all of the farm equipment depends upon it. This demand for locally grown organic food is not just a fad, it is a necessity. Even in places like Hawaii where it would be assumed that food would be plentiful, it is not. Hawaii imports 94% of its food. Hawaiians are literally 9 meals away from hunger and 20 meals away from starvation. The most logical preventative solution is for people to take action by growing their own food. Friendly Aquaponics is an organization that is helping people to do this by becoming fully sustainable. The founders, Susanne Friend and Tim Mann, have a vision. They want to share their knowledge about aquaponics with the world in order to help people reconnect with nature by reconnecting with their food. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Susanne Friend! Stay tuned!

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Dr Keith Tyrell, Why We Need To Combat Ecocide Internationally - Mar 23,2012

Ecocide is defined as the destruction of large areas of the natural environment especially as a result of deliberate human action. Last December, the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal met in Bangalore to hear cases brought against 6 multinational agrochemical companies: Syngenta, Bayer, Dow, Monsanto, Du Pont and BASF – for violating human rights by promoting reliance on the sale and use of pesticides known to undermine internationally recognized rights to health, livelihood and life. During the course of the tribunal, Pesticide Action Network brought forward witnesses including scientists, medical doctors, and lawyers, to prove the charges through expert testimony on pesticides, genetic engineering, intellectual property rights, and presented testimony from farmers, farm workers, beekeepers, mothers, young people, scientists and consumers from around the world. After hearing all the evidence, the Tribunal issued found the“...six MNCs responsible for gross, widespread and systematic violations of the right to health and life, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as of civil and political rights, and women and children’s right.” The Tribunal also finds these corporations responsible for their systematic conduct resulting in violation of indigenous peoples’ human rights and other entitlements. In addition, the Tribunal further finds that their systematic acts of corporate governance have caused avoidable catastrophic risks, increasing the prospects of extinction of biodiversity, including species whose continued existence is necessary for reproduction of human life. The Tribunal recommends that national governments must take action. On March 30th, PAN UK will hold its annual Rachel Carson Memorial Lecture which will emphasize the urgent need to create a new international law combating ecocide. Tune in as host, June Stoyer talks to Dr. Keith Tyrell, Director of PAN, UK

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Sweet Water -Transforming Urban Communities With Aquaponics - Mar 26,2012

What if there was a way to grow food organically and sustainably in an urban environment that utilized abandoned buildings and lots? This is exactly what the folks at Sweet Water Organics have done in Michigan as they transformed an abandoned industrial building into a showcase of potential living technologies and urban agriculture. Sweet Water is an emergent, hybrid enterprise experiment, a social business and innovation center, advancing the commercialization, democratization, and globalization of aquaponics. Aquaponics is not necessarily a new method of growing food but has resurged to become the hottest trend in small scale sustainable organic agriculture. It is defined as the cultivation of fish and plants together in a constructed, re-circulating ecosystem utilizing natural bacterial cycles to convert fish wastes to plant nutrients, an eco system method of food production. Sweet Water offers more than aquaponics produce and protein production. Sweet Water is an educational center that offers a myriad of opportunities for people to learn and create sustainable businesses which emphasize sustainable community building. Sweet Water aspires to grow urban farmers, green tech start-up businesses, beloved communities, and even organic cities! Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest James Godsil, founder of Sweet Water to talk about how they are helping communities become sustainable. Click here to listen to the show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theorganicview/2012/03/26/sweet-water-transforming-urban-communities-with-aquaponics

The Sustainable World Coalition - Mar 27,2012

Sustainability is based on a simple principle: everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations. Sustainability is important to making sure that we have and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment. In an effort to raise awareness about sustainability, the Sustainable World Coalition, a non-profit organization is hosting a 3 month series which kicks off March 26- June 22, 2012. Most of the events are free and are conducted online. Some of the featured speakers lined up are Bill McKibben, Van Jones, Jane Goodall, Frances Moore Lappe, Denis Hayes, Julia Butterfly Hill, Vandana Shiva, Thom Hartmann and others. The event features the following daily core themes: Mondays: Green Business, Tuesdays: Green Lifestyles, Wednesdays: Activism for a Just & Sustainable World, Thursdays: Global Stewardship and Fridays: Sustainable World Pioneers. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by co-founder, Vinit Allen, Executive Director of Sustainable World Coalition and co-producer of the Spring of Sustainability. Stay tuned!

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===Learn How To Make Your Own Pet Food With Dinner PAWsible - Mar 28,2012

Most conscious consumers know better than to buy processed foods for themselves, much less for their pets. Especially with the pet food industry being a $53 billion dollar unregulated industry, more and more pet parents are opting to make their own pet food because of the issues with pet food recalls and incorporation of euthanized animals in the pet foods available on the market. However, making your own pet food is not as easy as one may think. There are certain foods you cannot feed your pets and making your own food doesn’t always guarantee that your finicky feline or canine will eat it. In addition, the meals must be nutritionally balanced which is often a huge problem for many pet owners, especially if they are not given proper guidance by someone who has been trained in pet nutrition. Susan Thixton, Founder of TruthAboutPetFood, a world renowned authority on pet food decided to create an actual cookbook in conjunction with Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The best-selling book, Dinner PAWsible, which was recently released, has been eagerly anticipated by pet parents around the globe. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, tune in to host, June Stoyer talk to Susan Thixton and Dr. Cathy Alinovi about how you can make your own pet food that is completely balanced and nutritious. For great tips and ideas, stay tuned!

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Cheryl Moore-Gough -The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds - Mar 29,2012

The best course of action conscious consumers can take to fight GMO’s is to grow their own food. Thanks to popular urban aquaponics models, organic food can be grown sustainably and in areas where space and water are limited. Regardless of where you live or what method you choose to grow food, it all begins the same way…with a seed! In The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds by Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough, you will find the largest and most comprehensive resource available about seed saving. The book contains a myriad of priceless information that the educated and conscious gardener should know including: the botanical nomenclature, isolation requirements, seed collection process, germination information, information about invasives, which plants you cannot harvest seeds from, overwintering instructions, how to transplant and so much more! Cheryl Moore-Gough holds an M.S. in Plant Sciences from Montana State University, where she is now an adjunct assistant professor in horticulture. Cheryl has taught and coordinated the Montana Master Gardener program and has published numerous works alone and with her husband, Dr. Robert Gough, including five gardening books. She has written for Montana Magazine, Fine Gardening, American Nurseryman, and Zone 4 Magazine, and she hosts “Northern Gardening Tips,” which is broadcast by radio stations throughout Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota on the Northern News Network. She has been gardening and saving seeds in Montana for 30 years. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Cheryl Moore-Gough to discuss her new book, The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds and learn what you need to do to save your own seeds. Stay tuned!

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Ivette Soler How To Grow "The Edible Front Yard" - Mar 30,2012

Year after year, homeowners spend countless hours perfecting their lawn as they go to extremes to make sure that the common dandelion and other misplaced plants never appear. Be that as it may, lawncare is a $30 billion industry, chock filled with products that contain toxic chemicals like Imidacloprid, which are part of the new breed of systemic pesticides called neonicotinoids. These chemicals will wipe out any chance for a butterfly or bumblebee to visit your home to pollinate the vegetables in your garden much less your pretty flowers. Many conscious gardeners are rethinking how they manicure their land. They simply convert the front lawn into an edible landscape! It not only contributes to good soil health which is critical to the environment but also helps to lower food bills. In The Edible Front Yard, author, Ivette Soler talks about how you can convert all or part of your front yard into an edible garden which can not only add texture and fragrance but a designer aesthetic appeal that will surely make your home the envy of your neighborhood. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to designer and Germinatrix, Ivette Soler to discuss her new book, The Edible Front Yard! Stay tuned!

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