Newsletter - August 1, 2023

Dear brothers and sisters,

We are privileged to interview Dave Chapman. He co-founded the Real Organic  Project. This is a grass roots coalition dedicated to preserving the integrity of organic produce. It seems that the challenges are unending as corporate agriculture moves in.

Consider, for example, those “organic” strawberries, black berries and raspberries that have been available all winter long.They  are grown hydroponically, that is, without soil. A fundament of regenerative agriculture, the building up of the fertility of the soil has been sidestepped. And yet…and yet… those berries, grown in chemical soup, are certified organic.

Consider also those “organic “eggs that have been produced in overcrowded conditions of filth and stench. Ponder that “organic” beef  produced from livestock that have been injected with GMO vaccines.

That the Real Organic Project now encompasses over 1000 farms is a tribute to the life at the grass roots of America and Dave Chapman’s dedication and devotion.

Then James Prigioni takes us along as he gathers fruits and vegetables in a truly bountiful harvest in his New Jersey garden. He begins with a symphony of tomatoes of all colors, shapes and tastes. He then harvests some apples- his tree is weighed down with fruit. Then there are magnificent peppers and carrots and a gigantic cabbage. He follows with cucumbers and squash.

This is an intimation  of what we can achieve in our Victory Gardens. Please take a good look.

We follow with a sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping- just the thing for a summertime celebration with family and friends. 

This week's sale includes Hemp Heart Butter- $5 off.

Our August Victory Garden sale includes Zinc Cantata, Selenium Sonata, Milk of Paradise-  a combination of cashew and macadamia butter and blue cornmeal.

Then Robin Greenfield and his friend Eric take us along as they forage for wild edible greens. They begin with Stinging Nettle – we couldn't agree more! A wonderful medicinal herb- if you steam or bake it ever so lightly the sting goes away. 

Doug with the Neurolastic Institute suggests toe tapping for seniors to improve balance and stability. He highly recommends this magnificent exercise.

May we wish you and family a vital summertime of good health, prosperity and success,

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods