[embed]https://vimeo.com/242100457/62e6e4ce4d[/embed] In Episode 2 of Coop Dreams Season 3, Brad Hauter met with Jim and Kevin at our Texas Mill Outlet in Lubbock to discuss the demand for organic feed, as well as the differences between organics and Non-GMO. In this video, Kevin highlights one key factor: all organic is non-GMO, but not all non-GMO is organic. The difference between conventional agriculture and non-GMO is simply the seed, as all other conventional practices are allowed under Non-GMO Project Verification standards. Organic truly is the gold standard, as evidenced by the chart below: For further information on GMOs, check out our article "GMO? Or Non-GMO? That is the question!" on our blog.

The Soup!

We made E! Online's The Soup! Now that backyard flock tending is entering the mainstream, please help us press the urgency of doing it organically. Together we can convert more acreage to organic. And take the food chain back one delicious, healthy, ecologically good egg at a time. Thank you for supporting organics. Way to go Coop Dreams! Watch the Soup clip, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrNEgX3o7c4&sns=em

Intro to Organic with Coop Dreams

[embed]https://vimeo.com/242100457/62e6e4ce4d[/embed] In Episode 2 of Coop Dreams Season 3, Brad Hauter met with Jim and Kevin at our Texas Mill Outlet in Lubbock to discuss the demand for organic feed, as well as the differences between organics and Non-GMO. In this video, Kevin highlights one key factor: all organic is non-GMO, but not all non-GMO is organic. The difference between conventional agriculture and non-GMO is simply the seed, as all other conventional practices are allowed under Non-GMO Project Verification standards. Organic truly is the gold standard, as evidenced by the chart below: For further information on GMOs, check out our article "GMO? Or Non-GMO? That is the question!" on our blog.

Tips from the Oracle

Red wine is also a good source of tannins, but we recommend keeping the Cab, Merlot and Pinot Noir to ourselves.

Mother Earth News Fair, Belton, TX, February 16th and 17th

Please join us at the Mother Earth News Fair, Belton, Texas, February 16th and 17th. Bell County Expo Center, 301 W Loopo 121, Belton, TX 76513.

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