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It's finally spring! And that means t-shirt weather, so this week I'm excited to show you my favorite new shirt by Excentree. This eco-friendly company uses certified organic cotton to make their limited-edition shirts and gives you the chance to plant one tree for every garment sold.It's finally spring! And that means t-shirt weather, so this week I'm... more
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Hey everyone! I'm honored to be the Member of the Month on Current.com's Sustainable Agriculture group. I really enjoy everyone's posts and I hope to continue spreading the good word about organic and sustainable food, farming and living.
-Dorothee Royal
Here's my profile on Current.com: http://current.com/users/Dorothee.htm
OrganicNation.tv is an exploration of the American sustainable food landscape featuring original videos, a daily blog, community map and lots of ways to connect online and off. Learn more: http://www.OrganicNation.tv
This video was recorded on February 11, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.Hey everyone! I'm honored to be the Member of the Month on Current.com's... more
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An often misunderstood technique due to it's roots in Rudolph Steiner's esoteric spiritual philosophy, biodynamic agriculture treats farms as unified organisms and emphasizes the relationship of soil, plants and animals.
For more videos, visit: http://www.OrganicNation.tvAn often misunderstood technique due to it's roots in Rudolph Steiner's... more
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With the motto, "shoes for a happy planet", Simple Shoes is leading the footwear industry in a quest to create sustainable products that are both comfortable and stylish. That's why I'm excited to showcase my two favorite pairs from their current collection, which are both created with organic cotton and eco-friendly materials...
Read more: http://www.organicnation.tv/blog/organic-pick-of-the-week-simple-shoes-2.htmlWith the motto, "shoes for a happy planet", Simple Shoes is leading the... more
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Dorothee from OrganicNation.tv talks with Alex Steed of Millenials Changing America, who is doing a series this week called "Obama, Millenials, and the State of the Union: One Year Later". In the video, Dorothee reflects on whether or not the Obama Administration has been friend or foe to the organics movement.
Watch the videos (there are 2 parts) and add your thoughts about this topic in the comments section!Dorothee from OrganicNation.tv talks with Alex Steed of Millenials Changing America,... more
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Consumers and activists alike tend to be nervous about big corporations taking over organic brands. Many wonder, how can we make organics available to a larger audience at cheaper prices while maintaining the standards on which organics were founded?
These are questions the OrganicNation.tv crew brought to Ken Cook, the President of Environmental Working Group (EWG) during our visit to Organic Valley's Kickapoo Country Fair.Consumers and activists alike tend to be nervous about big corporations taking over... more
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During our visit to New York for OrganicNation.tv's East Coast tour we got a chance to visit Greenhouse, NYC's first eco-friendly nightclub.
In this video, OrganicNation.tv host Dorothee Royal sits down with Greenhouse owner Barry Mullineaux to talk about the club's green features, including bamboo walls, LED lighting, low flow toilets and eco-friendly 360 Vodka!
For more videos visit: http://www.OrganicNation.tvDuring our visit to New York for OrganicNation.tv's East Coast tour we got a... more
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While at Organic Valley headquarters in Wisconsin, the OrganicNation.tv crew got a chance to speak with Tim LaSalle, CEO of the Rodale Institute about the way organic farming can help mitigate global climate change.
Rodale Institute research shows that organically managed soils can store (sequester) more than 1,000 pounds of carbon per acre, while non-organic systems can cause carbon loss. For consumers, this means that the simple act of buying organic products can help to reduce global climate change.
For more information about organic production and carbon sequestration, visit: www.rodaleinstitute.org/global_warming
For more videos visit: http://www.Organicnation.tvWhile at Organic Valley headquarters in Wisconsin, the OrganicNation.tv crew got a... more
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On our trip through Maine, one of our most exciting destinations was the Common Ground Country Fair, a super eco-friendly event which is run by the Maine Organic Farmers Association (MOFGA), THE oldest organic organization in the country! It was a great place to check out the area's local food, crafts and some delicious fried seafood...
READ MORE here: http://www.organicnation.tv/blog/seafood-iiamas-compost-sampling-local-flavor-at-the-common-g.htmlOn our trip through Maine, one of our most exciting destinations was the Common Ground... more
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Who’s the next green ‘it’ girl? Project Green Search is looking for the woman who wants to be an advocate for the environment, animal welfare, fair trade, and human rights. The next green ‘it’ girl is a model, spokesperson, host, brand ambassador and all around green model citizen, for progressive, sustainable, ethical companies, from fashion & beauty to cars & computers.
We know just the girl… our own Dorothee Royal-Hedinger (http://projectgreensearch.com/dorothee-royal/1554), sustainable food advocate and co-founder of OrganicNation.tv! Dorothee is more than just a (ridiculously) pretty face – she’s got brains and passion for sustainability in spades, just the qualities that a well-rounded green ‘it’ girl should have.
Please vote for Dorothee so she can continue her work in spreading the message of sustainability. Voting is really easy, and every single vote counts… just click this link: http://projectgreensearch.com/dorothee-royal/1554 & select 5 stars under her photo, and leave a note at the bottom of the page if you like. Hurry – voting ends TODAY!Who’s the next green ‘it’ girl? Project Green Search is looking for... more
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While in Portland, the OrganicNation.tv crew got a chance to talk with Maine native Alex Steed about the food culture in the area. Alex explained that "local" actually trumps "organic" in the region, because people want to support their neighbors and the producers in their area, and because so much great food is produced in Maine.
Portland is known for its excellent seafood (particularly lobster), maple syrup, cheese, apples, blueberries and flatbread, among others.While in Portland, the OrganicNation.tv crew got a chance to talk with Maine native... more
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Clawing for answers about sustaining both lobsters and lobstermen.
What could be more simple than fishing? You catch what nature provides, and toss back what you don’t need. At least that’s the way it was until every 7-Eleven and gas station mini-mart started selling spicy tuna rolls, and scientists observed that the oceans were overfished and gutted of our favorite species. Now, a trip to the fish counter at the supermarket is riddled with complexity...
READ MORE here: http://www.good.is/post/reconsider-the-lobster/Clawing for answers about sustaining both lobsters and lobstermen.
What could be... more
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Did you know? Women own nearly half the farmland in the US today, but are rarely represented on the boards of policy-making bodies. I learned this recently while talking with Leigh Adcock, the Executive Director of the Women, Food & Agriculture Network at her Homegrown Village booth at Farm Aid 2009.
Leigh explained to me the importance of women's roles in building sustainable food systems as mothers, gardeners, landowners, activists and farmers. WFAN is a community of women involved in sustainable agriculture whose mission is to "link and empower women to build food systems and communities that are healthy, just, sustainable, and that promote environmental integrity."
If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out their 10th Annual Fall Harvest Gathering of Women in Sustainable Agriculture Nov. 13-15 in Whalan, MN.Did you know? Women own nearly half the farmland in the US today, but are rarely... more
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Dorothee Royal, the host of OrganicNation.tv, models great green finds for your fall wardrobe featuring Greenbees, SUST, muichic and The Blessing Basket Project.Dorothee Royal, the host of OrganicNation.tv, models great green finds for your fall... more
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This past weekend, the OrganicNation.tv crew had the pleasure of attending Farm Aid 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. The concert is a massive fundraiser that aims to help struggling family farmers stay on their land and features music by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.
At the concert, Dorothee got a chance to talk with farmers attending the event about the importance of family farms, educating the public about healthy food and which musician they like the best!This past weekend, the OrganicNation.tv crew had the pleasure of attending Farm Aid... more
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Ariel Vegosen from Dr. Bronner's soaps talks about why their products are both organic and fair trade certified. She explains that the next step after taking care of our bodies with organic products is making sure that workers are getting paid fairly to make them:Ariel Vegosen from Dr. Bronner's soaps talks about why their products are both... more
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"Organic Nation Goes on Ultimate Foodie Roadtrip
by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California on 05.11.09
Food & Health
Organic Nation Trailer from OrganicNation on Vimeo.
Dorothee Royal-Hedinger, managing editor of EarthFirst, is heading off on a cool roadtrip to find out exactly what is "organic" - a term more and more muddled in today's understanding of food.
We’ll be exploring such fundamental questions as: What does “organic” mean and how are products certified? What do scientists say about the risks of chemical pesticides and fertilizers on human health? What are the costs of switching to organic production and is it affordable for farmers and consumers? Is organic better than local or vice-versa? Can organic food production feed the nation and is it truly sustainable?
Sounds like a perfect mix of green questioning and food lover's roadtrip heaven. Check out Organic Nation to keep up on what the exploration discovers. The itinerary includes:
May 10th-20th Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
May 22nd - 24th Buffalo, New York
May 25th - 28th San Jose, California
May 29th - 31st San Francisco, California
June 1st-10th TBA
Via EarthFirst""Organic Nation Goes on Ultimate Foodie Roadtrip
by Jaymi Heimbuch, San... more
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We visited Purdue University's Throg Morton Farm in Indiana where we spoke with Professor Fred Whitford about what pesticides are and how they're used on conventional farms.
Check out our other videos at http://www.OrganicNation.tvWe visited Purdue University's Throg Morton Farm in Indiana where we spoke with... more
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Mouse guards, weed barriers, insect pheromones, oh my! We visited Purdue University's Throg Morton Farm in Indiana where Professor Fred Whitford showed us organic methods of pest control in an apple orchard.
Check out more videos at: http://www.organicnation.tvMouse guards, weed barriers, insect pheromones, oh my! We visited Purdue... more
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