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Growing Back to Organic

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by Coyuchi, made in conjunction with Solidaridad in The Netherlands

A great story of commitment to an organic future — with benefits for the producers and for you.

It’s an upbeat and hopeful story of one farmer’s and one village’s move to organic and Fair Trade certified cotton production. It shows how the village of Peddasakeda made the decision to go back to the organic practices of earlier generations and explains the benefits and opportunities organic growing and Fair Trade certification offer.

Buy organic cotton from these Indian producers at: http://www.newint.org/shop/

Duration : 0:8:16

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Freshman Farmer – Part 3 – Challenges

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Andrew Meyers is a 23 year old organic farmer.

This year is his first year working the land on his own.

Part 3 of this growing season long series is about challenges. From damping off in seedlings to simple loneliness, Andrew outlines the basic challenges he has found himself facing.

Follow his growing season as he starts a 30 member CSA, navigates the tribulations of growing organically, and finds a way to become a valuable member of his community.

Peaceful Valley is a local organic seed and farm supply company who is sponsoring a young farmer. The “Freshman Farmer” is going to grow organic, share his lessons learned, and become a part of their community.

By giving Andrew Meyers a head start, others will be able to learn, and hopefully will be inspired to go out and start their own CSA, growing healthy, local food.

Watch Andrew as he starts a CSA and grows organic. Follow his farming journals at FreshmanFarmer.GrowOrganic.com

Duration : 0:5:36

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Organic Cotton Crib Skirt – White Percale

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Organic Cotton Crib Skirt - White Percale

Certified organic cotton crib skirt is gathered and sewn to muslin platform.

It measures 26 x 48 x 16 inches. Available in white percale. Grown without the use of pesticides or agricultural chemicals.

From Coyuchi. 6 If all the cotton in the world were grown organically, the use of insecticides could be reduced 25 percent.

Coyuchi has been recognized for their role in bolstering the production of organic cotton. They received the United Nations Second Annual Fashion Industry Award for Environmental Excellence.

Poultry Fencing 3×25 Green

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Poultry Fencing 3x25 Green

Keep poultry and small animals in pens or out of crops. Smaller hexagon openings (?”x?”) and a thicker design than bird fencing.

Polyethylene material resists UV rays and will not rust or corrode like traditional chicken wire. Cuts easily with utility knife and leaves no sharp edges.

Green color. 3′ x 25′. USA made. Pest Management, Wildlife Control, Fencing

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