Growers and Grocers

One of the easiest ways to go green in your kitchen is by switching your cleaning products to natural ones that are free from chemicals. As Annie B. Bond, author of The Green Kitchen Handbook, said, “Switching bit-by-bit, to natural cleaning products will reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals. Most of the time, […]

Are all labels created equal? Not so much. Get clued in so you’re better informed when faced with a choice for your next purchase.
100% Organic - Only organically produced ingredients are in the food.
Organic - At least 95% of the products’ ingredients were organically produced.
Made with Organic Ingredients - At least 70% of […]

Buying “organic” definitely comes with a heftier pricetag, so it’s a good idea to know when it pays to make that choice. Generally speaking, if you are eating the skin or leaves of a fruit or vegetable, it’s usually better to buy organic, says Richard Wiles, Executive Director of the Environmental Working Group in […]

The House Committee on Agriculture is preparing to draft parts of the Food and Farm Bill next week in the various subcommittee. A post at Gristmill explores the schedule for the bill, explains how citizens can influence Congress, and reveals that four titles will be worked on next week: Conservation (Title II), Credit […]

Earth Day was only a few weeks ago, but there are still heaps of suggestions on little things we can do here and there to do our part. The book, 1,001 Ways to Save the Earth, is a great example of new earth-friendly habits that are very easy to implement, but that reap big […]

I’ve been a long-time fan of Richard Branson, the Chairman of Virgin Atlantic. Something about the unique way he does business intrigued me long ago, and I tend to keep an eye on what he’s doing, and how he’s doing it. A few months ago, Virgin Atlantic announced that they are remaking themselves […]

The conversation began very innocently. My husband Al Rosas, The Organic Chef and I were asked to consult for a major hotel chain regarding their restaurants and using more local and organic foods as options for their customers.
The idea was that they would use our name Rosas Farms and some of our products which […]

In a letter made public on Friday the Federal Trade Commission asserted that U.S. dairy producers must discontinue all advertising and marketing activities, which involve weight loss claims. As reported by Reuters, the milk-weight loss connection is not supported by enough scientific evidence. More conclusive research must be completed before such dairy campaigns […]

Not familiar with the name? Neither was I. Chad Pregracke, from East Moline, Illinois, is known as a river clean-up crusader, which is a pretty self-explanatory title. Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River, he was saddened by its condition, and decided to do something about it. Working tirelessly […]

But not just any farm. This one is special. Using a 1-1/4 acre lot in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood, this organic farm is growing from hard work, passion, and a whole lotta helping hands. City Farm, as it’s called, grows lettuce, beets, herbs, tomatoes, carrots, melons and more, and it’s run by […]