There are US grown berries again! We’ve really missed them. Don’t forget - no bags next week. Enjoy your vacation!
February Calendar
9 Basic Week
16 No Bag this Week - School Vacation
18 Montclair Movies: The Disappearing Male and Big River
23 Basic Week
25 Heart Health - Food Prep Class
Learn more: www.MountainLakesOrganic.com/Calendar.html
Break the Chains of Toxic Pesticides and Child Slavery on Valentine's Day
Now is the time of year when more than 20 million Americans are buying sweets and flowers for their loved ones on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, these tokens of love aren't as sweet or pure as they may appear. Over 40 percent of the world's conventional chocolate (i.e. non-organic and non-Fair Trade) comes from Africa's Ivory Coast, where the International Labor Organization and US State Department have reported widespread instances of child slavery. Meanwhile, commercial flowers, most of which are produced in countries such as Colombia, are the most toxic and heavily sprayed agricultural crops on Earth. Supplying the global market, poorly paid workers in Third World countries put in up to 18 hour work days for poverty wages during peak flower buying times such as Valentine's Day. But don't let the bad news squelch your Valentine's plans. Show your love by choosing Fair Trade and organic flowers and chocolate for your Valentine's Day gifts.
Action exposing toxic pesticides and child slavery in the flower and cacao industries: www.organicconsumers.org/valentines/index.cfm
Enjoy! Marnie
We get bags of produce on an even & odd week system. Members pick up their baskets any time after 3 pm on Tuesdays. There is no work requirement in this Co-op! Actual quantities of items will vary according to availability, price and case size. The dairy and meats come from Pennisylvania and New York State. This co-op has been in existance for over 30 years, changing with the times and the needs of the members.
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