If you are a California registered ( or eligible to register ) voter, we urge you to read the GMO Labeling initiative and vote in support of mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified Foods or Ingredients so that you know what is in your food. Please check back often as we’ll link to as many informational sources as possible to educate as many people as possible as to the real concerns of GMO’s. For starters please check out this story:
http://www.naturalnews.com/036160_GMO_labeling_California_ballot_measure.html
Tag: SunRidge Farms
Environmental Collapse a real possibility: this century!
Concerns over sustainability of our food supply has always driven us at SunRidge Farms. These concerns seem to be substantiated more and more each day. Here’s another story –
http://news.yahoo.com/environmental-collapse-now-serious-threat-scientists-172635057.html
We can make a difference each day by buying foods in bulk, buying and consuming Non-GMO foods and reducing our waste each day. It’s time now, let’s not delay…
Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project for the children of Santa Cruz County
The Lynda and Kidz Backpack
Project: Packing Life into Giving – For the 9th year in a row, my kids and I are collecting
backpacks and $35 donations to provide fully stuffed
backpacks to homeless/low income children through
the Santa Cruz Shelter, Walnut Avenue Women’s
Shelter and Elm Street Mission. Last year, through
the generosity of many companies and individuals, we
were able to pack and deliver 212 backpacks to
assist families in crisis throughout Santa Cruz
County. This year we are hoping to distribute 250.
How to find us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lynda-kidz-backpack-project.info/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lynda-and-Kidz-Backpack-Project/119313828154042
Phone:
831-332-6371
Memorial Day; Summer Coming
It was funny walking into the office today. Clearly, the weather has improved everyone’s moods as it is simply beautiful outside in Santa Cruz and it looks to stay that way for a bit. I think everyone is looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend as well. Just want to make sure that we reflect on those that have served and died as members of our Armed Forces. Whether you agree or disagree with any of the decisions made by our Commander’s in Chief over the last 200 + years, those that actually carried out their orders and made the ultimate sacrifice deserve our respect and honor.
Now that Summer is around the corner, we’re entering a great time of the year. It’s time to get the camping gear out, plan a trip to the beach or mountains, and enjoy. Here in California, we have amazing opportunities to get outdoors all of the time but summer is pretty special. From surfing to backpacking and everything in between it’s time to play. You’re going to need healthy energy to enjoy these activities and that’s why I wanted to mention SunRidge Farms’ snack and trail mixes, dried fruits and candies. These fantastic products are for your healthy lifestyle and that’s what really differentiates us from other ‘food companies’. Yes, we sell food – good foods, healthier foods, better ingredients, but what we really are after is improving your lifestyle by educating you on the choices you have for foods, the choices growers are making to ensure better crops are available and how you can avoid eating foods that have the potential to cause harm. We live by these lifestyle choices and choose to operate the company in this manner. Evaluate your food suppliers and really see what you’re eating. Use this summer to become healthier and better educated on staying that way. Let’s keep the American Dream strong by doing what is right and ethical, educate those around us to their betterment, and move with dignity in our dealings with each other.
From all of us at SunRidge Farms!
SunRidge Farms Dried Tropical Fruit scores 90 on Food Facts Health Scale
SunRidge Farms is committed to healthier snacks that support an active lifestyle. Our tropical fruits are simply incredible. Find them at grocery stores everywhere in bulk and select stores in tubs or resealable bags.
http://www.foodfacts.com/NutritionFacts/Mixed/SunRidge-Farms-Tropical-Fruits-95-oz/79960
SunRidge Farms Solar Efforts lauded by SmartMoney Magazine
We recently completed a solar expansion at SunRidge Farms that truly is amazing. Check the story here.
Monsanto buys Bee Research firm that links them to bee population declines
At SunRidge Farms we try to bring awareness, to the public, of companies promoting Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) so that you can decide for yourself whether or not you wish to allow those foods to be part of your diet. It’s not just the food that’s of concern, it’s the production and the continued ability to produce these crops that sustain our world’s population. Imagine losing the bees and the ability to pollinate??
Read further here and see why we stand against companies like this – http://naturalsociety.com/monsanto-bee-collapse-buys-bee-research-firm/
Supermarket Chain reduces daily waste by 93% since 2007
In honor of Earth Day 2012 coming up in a few weeks we’re looking at other companies efforts to reduce their impact to the environment. Supervalu, Inc., one of the nation’s largest Supermarkets has done an incredible job to reduce daily store waste. See this story here:
http://sustainablefoodnews.com/story.php?news_id=15841
http://sustainablefoodnews.com/story.php?news_id=15841
Compelling Reasons To Buy in Bulk
Why buy in bulk?? That’s often a difficult question but here’s some information that will help explain these advantages! Click here – http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/consumer-insights/id35044/compelling-reasons-to-buy-in-bulk/
Where have all the Monarch butterfly’s gone?? Time to rid ourselves of Round Up
Where are they? The Monarchs are in steep decline and the link is Monsanto’s Round Up. There more on that story here, http://truth-out.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=7165:monsantos-roundup-ravaging-butterfly-populations-study-shows
It doesn’t stop there – Per the USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ) over 90% of the soybean, and 70% of the corn crop is herbicide resistant. So, even the modified crops are requiring more and more herbicide. This is a problem.
We can make a difference. Demand that all products that contain GMO ingredients be labeled. Once you know, stop buying or buy less of those products until they change.
