The Organic Revolution

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The Organic Revolution
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The Organic RevolutionHow, where why did it
begin?
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The Organic Revolutionstarted here!
An Agricultural Testament by Sir Albert
Howard 1940 Agricultural Adviser to States in
Central India and Rajputana, Africa, UK and North
America
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The Organic Revolution
THE maintenance of the fertility of the soil is
the first condition of any permanent system of
agriculture. In the ordinary processes of crop
production fertility is steadily lost its
continuous restoration by means of manuring and
soil management is therefore imperative. Sir
Albert Howard, 1940
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The Organic Revolution
JR Rodale, American organic pioneer (August 16,
1898 June 8, 1971), playwright, editor, author
and publisher, was one of the first advocates of
a return to sustainable agriculture and organic
farming in the United States. He founded a
publishing empire, founded several magazines, and
published many books on health. Rodale
popularized the term "organic" to mean grown
without pesticides, herbicides chemical
fertilizers.
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The Rodale Institute
Organic systems are changing lives, building hope
and restoring communities. Rodale Institute is
putting its 60 years of sustainable farming
experience and extensive research to work to
provide farmers with the know-how, tools and
techniques they need to succeed policy-makers
the information they need to best support our
farmers and consumers with the resources they
need to make informed decisions about the food
they buy and eat.
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Research from Rodale Institute's ongoing Farming
Systems Trial, the longest running research trial
comparing organic and non-organic farming in the
United States, also shows that regenerative
farming methods can curb global warming
improve the nutrient value of food
prevent famine when farmers use these
affordable and sustainable techniques
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Last year, the Rodale Insititute Celebrated its
60th anniversary
www.rodaleinstitute.org
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www.TheOrganicCenter.org
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"The truth, so effectively suppressed that it is
now almost impossible to believe, is that organic
farming is the key to feeding the world." --
"Biotech has bamboozled us all -- Studies suggest
that traditional farming methods are still the
best" The Guardian, August 24, 2000
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My dad, Rupert, returning From the field 1939
Mountain Valley Farm Glenora, Vancouver Island
1939
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Goldstream Berry Paradise Farm - 1950
A dog and his boy
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Always Leave the Soil Better Than You Found
It -Rupert Stephens
Gwen, my mum, who loved the feel of the earth.
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After spending seven incredible months in India,
I had the good fortune to open Canadas first
vegetarian restaurant in 1967, as part of a
commitment to right livelihood. Starting capital
7.00
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In 1969 I returned to India and had an
unexpected arranged marriage to my wonderful
life companion, Ratana. This took place in Sawan
Ashram, Delhi, in the presence of our spiritual
guide, Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj (1894-1974)
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The seventies saw the blossoming of the natural
food movement. In 1971, a partner and I opened
LifeStream Natural Foods, which became the
largest operation of its kind in Canada.
The partnership dissolved and we parted ways
in 1981. Then my wife and I started Natures Path
in 1985 out of the back of our veggie restaurant.
There was no end of challenges nor opportunities.
1972
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In 1990, we opened North Americas first
certified organic cereal plant, and almostwent
broke in the process, but then, a success is a
failure than never gave up.
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In 1994, we expanded to Blaine, WA and built our
second organic cereal plant.
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In 2008, Natures Path expanded again, this time
to Sussex, Wisconsin
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Here are some of the reasons why Natures Path
never sold out.
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Sustainability
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• 150,000 per year donated from sales of
  EnviroKidz
• Supporting organic gardens in inner-city public
  schools
• Support for research and promotion of organic and
  sustainable food production
• Support of YES! And other initiatives
• Supporter of the Non-GMO Project

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The care of the earth is our most ancient and
most worthy, and after all our most pleasing
responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and
to foster its renewal is our only hope. -
Wendell Berry
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Good soil good taste good nutrition.
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Natures Path Family Farms 2,250 acres in
Saskatchewan, working cooperatively with two
great organic family farmers.
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Ray and Holly Peterson, Organic Farmers.
Tompkins, Sask, plus Dag Falck, agronomist
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A welcome local resident on the Natures Path
Organic Family Farm
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July 30, 2008 Organic Spelt Wheatfarmed by
Garth Shelley Glass.
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Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret
Mead
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Become the change you want to see in the
world.- Mahatma Gandhi
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Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you
by your parents. It was loaned to you by your
children. Kenyan proverb
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Money comes and goes. Values endure.
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The new business paradigm Social
Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability
Financial Viability
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