It's Time to Wake up America!

I accidentally (or maybe it wasn't a coincidence) ran across this web page while I was checking into the safety and reputation of Seventh Generation Cleaners. I clicked on this link that advertised Five Food Films that Deserve an Oscar. Now I have already watched one of these films and ordered one other, but three of these films were totally new to me. I can't wait to order them from the library, or net flix, or I'll purchase them.

When I was first married, over twenty years ago, I gave a donation to a door to door person who was fund-raising for Green Peace. When my husband came home he was horrified that I would give a contribution to such an extreme organization. I mean this organization supports saving the whales and owls. They are tree huggers. They picket and protest. They try to save the planet. Really.....they are doing what we have the right to do in America. But most Americans don't exercise their right to stand up for what is just and what is right. We fear our government and big businesses and as a result big agri-business has taken over our entire food industry with the help of our federal government. They are in the process of taking over the entire world food supply too.

I do tend to have a tree hugging instinct. The basic difference between me and many other tree huggers, however, is that I worship the Creator, and not the "created." I marvel at the diversity and beauty of this incredible world our Lord God created -- every single day. It could be the reflection of the sun off the shining snow, or the incredible palette of colors in a sunset. There are so many marvels each and everyday! But I also feel this deep need to protect and preserve this beautiful world the good Lord has made.

So I would encourage you to watch these Five Food Films that Deserve an Oscar. Not only will you be awakened to what is being hidden from the American people, but I guarantee you will feel the moral outrage that I do that we are being subjected to poisoned food and a one world agenda for total control.

It's time to wake up America!

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

If you are looking for an awesome resource for organic, non-treated, GMO-free heirloom seeds look no further than Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. This company has been around for 11 years and what's amazing is the vision of the owner, Jere Gettle. He is a 28 year old young man who sees the need in preserving our world's diversity in foods. Over the course of 11 years he has grown the number of rare seeds his company is helping to preserve to a very impressive amount. I have also ordered seeds from Fedco Seeds and Seed Savers Exchange this year, but I am very excited about the seeds coming from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. They carry many varieties I have never ever seen before (and I check out heirloom seeds all the time).

You may ask yourself why you should consider buying heirloom seeds. After all....seeds at the rack in Walmart are a lot cheaper. Yes, that may be true, but actually when you stop to think... You can save heirloom seeds from year to year, and your only investment is your initial purchase. Which seed is more cost effective? The heirloom seed of course. Plus you get the honor of preserving our diverse food heritage. The cheap seed racks at Walmart really only offer the same old seeds that Mansanto wants you to buy. They don't really want you to know how delicious an heirloom tomato is. Or how flavorful an heirloom bean may taste. If you know this, you might demand that farmers start growing these crops and sell these in the grocery store instead of all the bland veggies that taste like cardboard.

Another reason to grow heirloom crops is for the community it creates. Farmers used to pass their seeds down to the next generation. They would also share with neighbors. Farmers were quite proud of the great qualities they bred into their seeds by careful seed selection year after year. Many communities proudly served their heirloom goods to visitors, and each region was known by the crops they propagated.

Hybrid seeds can only be grown once. The seeds are a result of the cross pollination of two different parent crops. Generally, the off-spring seeds will not run true to type but will rather have traits that are more dominant of one of the parents. Heirloom seeds do not do this. You will get the same off-spring each year. But even more amazing is the fact that careful seed saving year after year can get you a seed that has characteristics you are looking for. For instance if you want a huge tomato....then save the seeds each year from the very biggest tomatoes and after a few seasons your tomatoes will be bigger. If you want an earlier harvest, then save the seeds from the earliest ripening fruit and after a few years your plants will be producing crops a little earlier. Isn't that amazing that God gave us the ability to adapt his seeds by careful gardening without gene altering science?

Why would you want to avoid Genetically Modified Seeds? Well, the only test done in the US for the FDA to make the claim that gene altered food is safe was done by the very company who wants to sell these gene altered seeds and the chemicals that must get sprayed on them for them to work, Monsanto. All other independent companies research has deemed these foods unsafe to eat. Why would the FDA allow this company to sell these seeds then? It's called $$$$$$. The very heads making the legislation in the EPA, FDA, and USDA come from (drumroll please.......) Monsanto. Mansanto and the gov. regulating agencies have had quite the revolving door. Now isn't that a interesting fact?

OK, enough of the rant here. What I really want you to know is that God gave us the ability to enjoy diverse, nutrient dense food through growing and eating heirloom foods and saving our own seeds. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is a great place to start.

P.S. Jere was a homeschooler and started this business as a teenager! Gotta love that!

Food Security In America

Are you concerned about the food security in America?

It's pretty scary.....Almost all of America's cropland is in production with inedible food crops (and it's genetically modified). We are facing serious economic crisis. People are becoming unhealthier and unhealthier every day. What's going on?

As Americans we are eating almost all processed food and have all but forgotten how to prepare our meals from REAL whole grains and fresh produce. Not a box or package that says whole grains, but real wheat kernels that need to be ground fresh. Real oat groats that need to be rolled or chopped. These are REAL foods.

After reading Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver I realized that even though I grind my own wheat and flake my own groats, I have still played my roll in not supporting the very farmers who eek out a living growing REAL food. How many times have I driven right past the vegetable stand or avoided the farmer's market for the convenience of one stop shopping at the grocery store?

One might argue that they are supporting farmers by purchasing produce at the grocery store, but most often that produce has traveled over 1100 miles. What we need to do to build food security and avoid possible food shortages in this country is support our local farmers. We need to go back to eating food that is in season and appreciate it during the season. We need to support the local food producing farmer. In times of need, they, will be the ones to help. Where will they be if we don't support them and they go out of business? Yes, sometimes the food is a bit more expensive, but it is also FRESH, and usually grown without toxins. I believe most disease in this country is caused by the foods we eat. Most of our food supply is toxic and devoid of any nutrition.

If you are concerned about the economy there are several things you can do to help build food security.

• First, plant some food for yourself. Even urbanites can have a small garden and fruit trees. I have been known to plant a garden in almost every dwelling I have lived in--even if it was in a few containers.
• You can keep a couple of laying hens. In most areas of the country people are allowed at least 2 or 3 hens. With very little effort you will have eggs.
• Make friends with country folks who provide fresh food (if not year round with a greenhouse) at least seasonally. Support their farming efforts.
• Eat foods that are in season. I don't think people even know or remember that is what we have done for thousands of years!

I would also recommend that you stop buying as much processed food as you can. This month figure out one convenience food that you can make yourself and do that. Make a lot of it and freeze it so you have it on hand when you want it. Then next month pick another item you can either do without or can make yourself. OR you can find an organic equivalent. By doing this you are not supporting the big agri-buisnesses that have taken over in America. The organics are the little guys...support them instead. The more you learn to do without or do for yourself or purchase locally or purchase organically, the faster we will have food security in America.

What are you willing to do for yourself today?