In the News: Studies Show Nutrition Decline in Conventionally Grown Vegetables
Posted onMost of us ‘knew’ this all along, but it’s nice to see the ‘proof’. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37396355/from/toolbar
Category: News & Updates
Certified Organic?
Posted onA vendor at market may not describe their food as ‘organic’ unless they are certified organic by the USDA or WSDA. Our certified organic producers at market include Full Circle Farm, Oxbow Farm and Tonnemaker Family Farm. It is the job of the market manager to ensure that this certification is current each year and […]
In the News: Comparative Costs of Local Foods
Posted onAnother study shows the comparative costs of local foods. This just came in today from the King County farmers market managers group, sharing a recent study on cost comparisons, comparing Seattle area farmers markets to local chain grocery stores. Just to be clear, I value QFC, Whole Foods and PCC (mentioned below) and shop at […]
Friends of the Market Volunteers
Posted onYOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MARKET: Do you love music on the grass, cooking demos, chalk art with Joe Lee, the children’s booth, and the info booth? If so, please support the market by donating a little of your time to help make these fabulous community programs possible. One hour of your time makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in our ability to provide the programs we all appreciate!
In the News: White House Correspondence Award Goes to Series about the Disparity of Health by Zip Code
Posted onWhite House Correspondence Award Goes to Series about the Disparity of Health by Zip Code http://www.contracostatimes.com/life-expectancy A bit of bias here, as my sister Suzanne Bohan co-wrote this series, receiving her award from President Obama in May to our family’s great pride. But this in-depth 5 part series report included conclusive evidence that where you […]
Sno-Valley Tilth Receives Major Sponsorship from Whole Foods Market
Posted onJune 16th is 5% Day to Benefit ‘Friends of the Market’!! Mark your calendar and stock up! On Wednesday, June 16th five percent of all sales at the Whole Foods Market in Redmond will be donated to support our ‘Friends of the Market’ project. ‘Friends of the Market’ supports our many community events and activities […]
In the News! Organic food health benefits; and Ag funding cuts
Posted onStudy shows link between organophosphates and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) More confirmation that organic foods are worth every penny! This study released just last week confirms the increased incidence of ADHD in children with measurable amounts of organophosphates in their bloodstream. Other research has shown that those organophosphates virtually disappear within weeks of changing to […]
Friends of the Market Volunteers
Posted onYOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MARKET: Do you love music on the grass, cooking demos, chalk art with Joe Lee, the children’s booth, and the info booth? If so, please support the market by donating a little of your time to help make these fabulous community programs possible. One hour of your time makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in our ability […]