Colorado Biz magazine- Organics vs. Local

http://www.cobizmag.com/articles.asp?id=2311

There are a few points that make for an interesting read.

1. The ongoing Aurora Organics milk debacle. The author does do a good job of looking/ examing both sides of the issue.

2. Colorado ranks second to California in acerage devoted to organics. ( and that's probabaly based off of known certified organic farms)

3. Kay James of James Ranch outside of Durango saying that the USDA Organic label is "meaningless". I know Kay and reading that made InI at RAS Farms feel that the torch must be held high. The same government that created the banking bailout shitstem, controls the trading of commodities in the first place, and gives you an organic law.......... fire burn. The masses need to wake up.

Baylon System was always going to fall.......

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080921/pl_politico/13689

New shipment of R.A.S. Farms gear available.

Just got a box from the printer of new RAS Farms gear. INI have printed this batch on hemp/ organic cotton t's and hoodies from Highgrade Distribution. Big up to Eric, the Satori Movement Rocky Mountain rep for keeping the link.

http://www.highgradedistribution.com/

InI also have the first ever run of the hemp shopping bag in black. These bags have a nice feature in that there is a set of large and small handles. The natural color is still available as well.

Eastern Colorado left high, dry and devastated

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_10481935

JAHMEKYAH

Check out http://www.jahmekyah.com/

InI give thanks to Nicodemus for hooking InI up with a crucial package of organic cotton gear. I love this pic that is on the site of H.I.M. and Empress Menen. The lion in the background is bowing.........

Be sure to watch the intro on the website. HEARTBEAT!!!!

The key political, economic, and cultural needs of young farmers

http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/9/15/93926/2169

http://www.thegreenhorns.net/

The movement keeps growing..........

Today's 'New Farmer'

http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/20080502/nf6

Check out our man Farmer D

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/living/homeandgarden/stories/2008/09/04/Daron_FarmerD_Joffe.html

.....and check out D's website for more info. http://www.farmerd.com/

Some starting to feel that the Slow Food movment needs a reality check

http://www.grist.org/comments/food/2008/09/05/index.html

http://www.peoplesgrocery.org/ - make sure you check this website. I really like then 'grub box' as a modified CSA type of vibe. I wonder how many sponsors they have to keep the food affordable?

If SF is getting slammed as elitist, then Boulder isn't too far behind.............. One and ones should know that RAS Farms is always taking care of people. Come reason at the markets and don't be dismayed at the rest of the stands' high prices. At the RAS North stand InI will have kale, collards, and chard for $2.00/ bunch and Alizah will be running a 3 bunch for $5.00 deal.

Also, check out the National Geographic magazine this month for the feature entitiled 'Where Food Begins'. It's gets pretty cutting edge when they get into terra preta soils. For more info on these types of soils, and their implications to agriculture ( read ALL OF US) check out this link..
http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/reprints/Feb07_TerraPreta.pdf

R.A.S. Farms- putting the culture back in agriculture

Harvest Time

InI are getting into the last farmers markets of the season. Both the Boulder and Durango R.A.S. Farms stands will be featuring plenty of fresh produce straight through the fall. It's not too early to search out the best deals and start stocking up for the winter. One can find books on 'how to' and equipment for processing and storage at www.lehmans.com .

Oneness~