Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. With just one year to go for the 50th Anniversary we thought we would take a look at where we are now and what the future holds. On April...
As we wrap up the long weekend, it’s important to remember the reason why we’re off from school or work today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary for the future, left behind an incredible legacy behind that helped shape our country’s legacy. As an...
Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all the people who have served in the U.S. Armed forces for their patriotism and willingness to serve and to sacrifice for the common good. As veterans risk their lives and leave their loved ones to protect...
With all the chaos in politics, this year’s midterm elections are more important than ever. During the 2016 election millennials did not believe their votes mattered but this year that is not the case. We have rounded up 8 reasons why we need young voters...
The one thing that stands out in my mind about the events of 9/11 is how angry I was. For many months after the event, I couldn’t shake it. It actually began to seem abnormal to me. Everyone was sad, grieving and weeping, yet I...
Independence Day is here! A great holiday that we celebrate with family and friends - we don't want to keep you from bbq's, picnics or any fun activities you have planned today but we want to share a few words on how our team is spending...
Over the past century, 93% of seed varieties have been lost. Without a strong base of diverse seeds, food production is threatened by disease and climate change. Promoting the use of diverse seed types enhances food security and promotes the preservation of traditional cultural practices...
We are pretty much obsessed with Grace Farms since we visited recently in a snowstorm! The Earth Day events taking place on Saturday, April 21st promises to be a sunny day in the 50’s. Grace Farms is a welcoming new place, where a building designed by...
The largest land mammal is the majestic elephant. These creatures roamed in their natural habitats by the millions. But during the modern era their numbers have dramatically diminished to an estimated 450,000 to 700,000 African elephants and 35,000 to 40,000 Asian elephants due to years...
The fact that in 2018 women are still not paid equally is shameful. Where are we going? It’s certainly not fast forward. According to the Economic Policy Institute’s 2016 analysis of federal labor statistics, the median wage for U.S. women is about 16.8 percent less than...