Your choices matter. In this Organic Bytes: orgcns.org/3F6HhjP 🇲🇽Mexico bans GM corn ☠️Tell Costco: Drop Roundup 🌱Why organic + regenerative food works 🏡How to cut chemicals at home ☀️What really makes us thrive Healthy living starts here

This issue of Organic Bytes orgcns.org/4lJazWn 🍅 Food, health & the environment: hidden CT scan risks, toxic chemicals, fake meat dangers, turmeric’s power, Roundup fights, plant sentience, bee protection & more. Stay informed, stay healthy!

The OCA’s Weekly 3: orgcns.org/3R8tE6n

As U.S. Agroforestry Grows, Federal Funding Freeze Leaves Farmers in the Lurch: orgcns.org/4cmnKbg

Fruits And Vegetables That Look Nothing Like They Used To: orgcns.org/4juMy3w

Fruits And Vegetables That Look Nothing Like They Used To: orgcns.org/4juMy3w

Learn about foraging and gleaning, what basic baking supplies and pantry food items to have on hand, and extending the life of your food: orgcns.org/4iaGz2K

Welcome to Organic Bytes 🍅 orgcns.org/4coftng The food system is in crisis—from GMOs to microplastics. In this issue: GMO insecticides, toxins in produce, Coca-Cola’s greenwashing, agroforestry funding cuts & more. Stay informed. Take action. Go organic & regenerative!

The OCA’s Weekly 3: orgcns.org/42eKZ2C

Local Land Conservation Provides Glimmer of Hope in the New Trump Era: orgcns.org/42BQeJZ

Why Gardening Is Good for Your Health: Mental and Physical- orgcns.org/42ieeBv

Are Frozen Vegetables More Nutritious Than Fresh Ones? orgcns.org/3RB2cOw

Bees Are Not Declining Everywhere: A Global Perspective on Population Trends- orgcns.org/3QVvJlY

Staying Rooted in Uncertainty: Organic Bytes orgcns.org/4iRSUd1 🍅 From bribery and deforestation to bee populations and “forever chemicals,” we’re covering the key issues shaping organic farming. Dive into the latest news, research, and stories from the regenerative community.

Court Orders Trump Administration To Address Pesticide Risks To Endangered Species: orgcns.org/43VUqX2

Altruism Is Actually a Fantastic Survival Strategy: orgcns.org/4c9vkWX

Indigenous-Owned Alberta Company Making Better Building Blocks — With Hemp: orgcns.org/3RjL1Rs

🌿 Organic Bytes Weekly orgcns.org/4l3ACqJ Tell Secretary Kennedy GMOs aren’t GRAS! The FDA’s loophole lets Monsanto push untested GMOs linked to cancer. Monsanto’s parent hit with $2.1B Roundup lawsuit. Plus, hemp is transforming sustainable building in Alberta.

A Cookbook From the Host of ‘Outdoor Chef Life’ Entices Us To Fish, Forage, and Feast: orgcns.org/3FCqp4l

The Truth About Bread — Why Your Ancestors Could Digest It (And Why You Might Not): orgcns.org/3DRDyGf

🍅 In this week’s Organic Bytes: orgcns.org/4iG7ggw Bayer’s latest scheme, glyphosate’s fertility risks, and the dark side of avocados. Plus, a foraging cookbook & RFK Jr.’s bold challenge to food CEOs.

Ending Big Pharma’s Legal Immunity: The Case Against the PREP Act orgcns.org/3FoiSWS

America’s National Parks Set a Visitation Record in 2024 and weathers its worst staffing crisis in years orgcns.org/3XJ68QU

Low-Dose Chronic Air Pollution Wreaks Havoc on Metabolic Function orgcns.org/4bL6nRg

Solutions for the frustrated Urban botanist: Making outdoor spaces more ecologically friendly. orgcns.org/3XMWTix

Organic Bytes This Week 🌱✨ orgcns.org/3FrjKKm 💊 Big Pharma’s Legal Immunity 🥕 USDA Cuts $1B 🌿 Urban Botanists 🐝 Scientists Intimidated 🌬️ Air Pollution & Metabolic health 🏕️ National Parks 🍽️ Food Sovereignty in film ☠️ Microplastics & plant photosynthesis 🍅 And more - Stay informed stay empowered!

What Consumers Should Ask About Precision Fermentation in Our Food Supply: orgcns.org/3XshEjF

Indigenous Food Reciprocity as a Model for Mutual Aid: orgcns.org/4ktprY4

Dramatic Changes to the U.S. Government May Impact the Future of Organic: orgcns.org/41qXF5V

Great News in the Fight To Protect Native Corn in Mexico! orgcns.org/4hbGGKX

Gardening Linked To Staying Sharp in Later Life, Study Finds: orgcns.org/3QMIkYo

🍅 Big win! Mexico bans GMO corn! We’re also tracking food issues like synthetic food tech, pesticide bans under threat, and the fight for a sustainable economy. 🌱The future of organic is at stake—stay informed, stay inspired! orgcns.org/4iqYMt9

GMO Corn & Glyphosate: New Evidence for Precaution From Mexican Scientists: orgcns.org/4ic9ALE

Bill Shielding Pesticide Manufacturers From Cancer Lawsuits Moves Forward in Senate: orgcns.org/4bykauB

Antioxidants in Fruits and Flowers Seem To Counteract Harmful Effects of Microplastics, Study Shows: orgcns.org/4bfxyU8

Egg Prices Are Soaring. Are Backyard Chickens the Answer? orgcns.org/3QwW2yH

While we boycott food chains, gas stations, big box stores, & major credit cards, let’s SUPPORT & FOSTER our small local businesses & farmers using cash & barter! This pause in spending sends a message about the power of the consumer and is a chance to explore better practices moving forward 🌎🌱💚

Can Hemp Fix Agriculture’s PFAS Problem? orgcns.org/40RstO7

For an abundant supply of insightful and beautifully presented information on garden, food preservation and DIY pantry, check out Attainable Sustainable: orgcns.org/3EqlfYF

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Pets Are Being Sold Lab-Grown Meat: orgcns.org/3CLxe2B

Bison, Not Prison: Activists Buy a Prison Site to Rewild the Land: orgcns.org/4aZKWf4

The Science of Compassion: How Kindness Benefits Our Health: orgcns.org/42Q0rUy

Pets Are Being Sold Lab-Grown Meat: orgcns.org/3CLxe2B

Black Farmers Index Boosts Visibility of Black Farmers With Comprehensive Online Directory: orgcns.org/3Qeo9Cs

Red Dye No. 3 Is Now Banned in the U.S. Here’s What Studies Show About More Common Dyes: orgcns.org/4hzKJBC

This week's Organic Bytes newsletter is packed with ways to make a difference: ban atrazine, reduce microplastics, promote kindness, and more! orgcns.org/4gDPpVT

🌲🪵 Join us for the 2025 Fridays with a Forester webinar series! In these free online sessions, Extension foresters will discuss key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. Register now: https://buff.ly/4jYdhGm #Forestry #NaturalResources #Trees #Minnesota

Read this to learn a healthier way to gift fragrance (or just smell great yourself): orgcns.org/4aPji49