Help the Center for Food Safety

If you're never heard of them before, the Center for Food Safety is an organization that works to protect public health and the environment by promoting organic and sustainable food production practices and lobbying against harmful technologies and companies.

They do a lot of good work and we as a co-op rely on them to alert us to issues and news. They are in the middle of their fall donation funds drive, and they have a short but interesting video of Vandana Shiva, an amazing speaker, on their donation page. Its worth checking out even if you don't wish to donate. Also if food safety is something you're interested in its worth signing up for their e-mail updates which is free.

Check it out (takes you to another website) https://secure.ga3.org/03/FFF_Shiva!

Help flooded farmers stay afloat - Donate to the Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund

Early summer floods in Iowa, Wisconsin and other states left many of our farmers emotionally, physically and financially devastated. To help them, retail food co-ops nationwide have teamed up with Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund to provide farmers with financial relief through its Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund. We invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts.
Here’s how you can help:
Send your check payable to Northcountry- Co-op Disaster Relief Fund at 219 Main St., S.E., Ste. 500, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or donate online here. This link takes you to another site, click the "Make a Donation" button. Thanks for your help!