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NRDC Announces Growing Green Awards

October 28, 2009

The National Resources Defense Council, NRDC, has announced its second annual Growing Green Awards to honor farmers, business leaders and promoters of sustainable food. A $10,000 cash prize will be awarded for extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically integrated farming practices, … Read More…

Category: Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Urban Agriculture
Tags: ecological consciousness, environment, farm to fork, garden awards, gardening competitions, green, locally grown, organic, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, sustainable food systems, sustainable resources, urban farming
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New Film Explores What’s Organic About Organic

September 3, 2009

The upcoming film, WHAT’S ORGANIC ABOUT “ORGANIC?” rings the alarm for the need to develop an ecological consciousness. The film illustrates that the organic food debate extends well beyond personal choice and into the realm of social responsibility.

Each of … Read More…

Category: Experiencing
Tags: eco-label, ecological consciousness, gardening, green, organic agriculture, organic farming, organic food debate, organic gardening, organic urban gardens, sustainable
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