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Nature Vs. Tech: Can Modern Farms Have Both?

June 3, 2015 / Posted in: The GMO Debate

It’s amazing to see so many people on a quest for sustainable farming, and today, backyard farmers have more options available to them than ever before. They can try for organic certification or they can dedicate themselves to good ol’ non-GMO. Their animals can be pasteurized or free range. They can use natural practices and modern technology all at the same time. Wonderful isn’t it?

With so many options available to the backyard farmer of today, you’ve got to know where to look for inspiration. Do you look to nature or technology?

Shopping Guide: How To Always Buy Non-GMO

June 1, 2015 / Posted in: The GMO Debate / Tagged: avoiding GMOs, shopping tips

Knowing the dangers of GMOs, it’s normal that you’d want to start avoiding GMO-laden food at all costs. But what does it cost to eat GMO-free? The problem isn’t always the price tag, it’s usually determining which foods on the grocery store shelf are safe to eat and which ones are not. If non-GMO chicken, non-GMO beef, and non-GMO everything is important to you, here are three tips to help you when you make it to the grocery store.

Jeffrey Smith Talks The Real Science Of GMOs

May 29, 2015 / Posted in: Interviews

(Genetic Roulette author Jeffrey Smith photo courtesy of Jeff Skeirik)

Jeffrey Smith is one of the most celebrated authors in the agriculture industry and he took the time to talk to Hiland Naturals about the hard facts of GMO food. Check out the second part of our two-part series with America’s #1 consumer advocate.

Talking Seeds Of Deception With Jeffrey Smith

May 27, 2015 / Posted in: Interviews

(Photo courtesy of Jeff Skeirik)

There’s just so much we still don’t know about GMOs, and we’re weary of the studies that “prove” their safety. Luck for us, we were able to sit down and speak with celebrated consumer advocate Jeffrey Smith about the dangers of GMOs and corporate science in America. Here’s the first part of our two-part interview with the author of Seeds Of Deception and Genetic Roulette.

Growing Freedom One Chicken At A Time: A Chat With Todd Morrison Of Dawson Gap Farm

May 25, 2015 / Posted in: Interviews

There’s a farm in Hillsboro, Virginia on the very edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains where one family is dedicated to farming for freedom in a way that pleases God. Just down an abandoned state road called Dawson Gap, you’ll find the Morrisons selling high-quality, non-GMO food and livestock feed. We spoke with Todd Morrison recently regarding his farm, his family, and his community.

In the final installment of our two-part interview with Todd we discussed GMOs and the freedom everyone gets from farmers.

Confidence In Product Purity & The Business Of Farming: A Look At Dawson Gap

May 22, 2015 / Posted in: Interviews

There’s a farm in Hillsboro, Virginia on the very edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains where one family is dedicated to farming for freedom in a way that pleases God. Just down an abandoned state road called Dawson Gap, you’ll find the Morrisons selling high-quality, non-GMO food and livestock feed. We spoke with Todd Morrison recently regarding his farm, his family, and his community.

In part one of our two-part interview with Todd we discussed the business of farming.

5 GMO Laden Products To Avoid At The Grocery Store

May 20, 2015 / Posted in: The GMO Debate

There’s no question that the rampant use of GMOs in crop production in the United States is out of control. As a result, consumers are taking a conscious, active role in learning more about the companies who selling food and the ingredients going into that food, but it isn’t easy. Many products that appear to be safe can be loaded with these harmful little organisms. Here are some foods to avoid if the labeling doesn’t specifically say that what’s contained within the packaging is GMO free.

Know Your GMO: The Infamous 5

May 18, 2015 / Posted in: The GMO Debate / Tagged: GMO debate, GMO foods

There are plenty of people out there dedicated to eating non-GMO, but the sad truth is that the majority don’t know where to start. Labels can be misleading, and it’s hard for the average person to decipher the difference between non-GMO, organic, all natural, and the like. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of these healthier options, but if non-GMO is what you seek, there are five immensely popular American crops that you need to be aware of.

Why Were GMOs Even Created?

May 15, 2015 / Posted in: The GMO Debate

In 1994, the first genetically modified plants entered into the mainstream grocery stores. Many people believed that they would change our lives for the better. (Now we know differently, of course.) In the beginning, the development of GMOs was an honest mistake that was supposed to help us feed the world. Now that we know more about them, it’s hard to see this truth and we find ourselves asking: why were GMOs even created in the first place?

We Eat Local And So Should You

May 13, 2015 / Posted in: Science of GMOs / Tagged: eating healthy, eating local

Local foods aren’t for everyone. Only the people who care about fresh, properly processed, and high quality are the ones who go out of their way to stick with non-GMO, locally grown and raised food. No, buying locally sourced products isn’t as simple as heading to Wal-Mart for a package of cheap chicken, but the rewards far outweigh the challenges you face. There are plenty of good reasons to eat local, though.

We eat local, and so should you. Here’s why.

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