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How Glyphosate Destroys Your Health
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Motivation!!
Sometimes I feel like I’m the crazy one milking goats and gardening and getting ready, but hearing this news reminds me of how important it is to have “alternative” food sources.
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Germany first to ban mass culling of male chicks
France will follow.
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Emulsifiers-Good or Bad?
I read about a new emulsifier that is being added to food and hasn't been tested yet. I remember it started with a T. The problem is that I am very disorganized and although I wrote down the name I cannot find it. Here is a website that talks about emulsifiers: https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/emulsifiers-friend-or-foe/…
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Devastating storms
So sorry to hear of all the carnage & loss of life due to the storms & tornadoes that hit some states in America on Friday night. Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee to name a few. Seems that out of season, severe weather events are becoming the norm. I realise they’ve always happened but seem more intense these days.…
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Micro plastics and where they are found
Microplastics have been found in every waterway in Oregon. "The report notes that Americans generate more than 35 million tons of plastic waste every year and less than 10 percent of it is recycled. The remaining plastic becomes litter or gets sent to landfills or incinerators where it will release microplastics that can…
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Did you know? Lead content
Did you know that not only is lead found in old paint, but it is commonly used as a cheap stabilizer in vinyl (even in expensive handbags, etc.) & PVC? I read this on a handbag site while looking for something, and it was something that I hadn't been aware of. It really makes one think about what you use in your home &…
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Hempcrete
Contrary to what this article claims about it being commonly used in Canada, I've never heard of this product. It is an interesting concept, if it could ever be expanded.
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Its time to make your own: Maple Syrup
If you can, it is also time to try to make your own maple syrup or other tree syrup this coming spring. You don't want to kill the trees, so if you are in a drought area, be mindful of how much you take from each tree. I have no idea how prices will be affected by this release. I assume the prices will be higher than…
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Parents worried about feeding their families, Nov. 25, 2021
I read this today. It is a real and pressing concern, and I am sure it is not only happening in Canada. It will be even more frightening for those who have unfairly lost their jobs, or will due to recent events, have high mortgages (in contrast to income) and no way to support themselves by growing their own food or even…
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Rising prices
Saw a post from another group tonight that showed a news clip saying General mills will have a 20% price hike starting in January. Just a few brands produced by General Mills... Muir Glen, Green Giant, Annie's, Yoplait, Progresso, Pillsbury, Bisquick, Gold Medal, Larabar, Gardetto's, Nature Valley, Bugles, Blue Buffalo dog…
