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A Poll for the FDC

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A Poll for the FDC

Say No to GMOs
Whole Foods has posted a poll just for FDC members at

www.surveygizmo.com/s/146493/q7oq2

seeking opinions on genetically modified foods. GM ingredients are in a surprising number of foods right now, and the federal government does not require labeling. While the jury is out on how GMOs affect the nutritional value of food, some studies shows that GMO croplands can be damaging to local environments, including birds and bees and nearby organic farmers. Countries in Europe have been moving steadily toward banning GMO crops entirely – many have already banned genetically modified corn.

6/26/09 - spots in Salem available

In order to accommodate continued interest in the FDC, the board voted to open up up to 30 spots on both Tuesday and Thursday in our Salem location (Marblehead and Melrose are currently full)  Potential members are contacted according to the date they joined the waitlist. To join the waitlist, please email your name, mailing address and phone to tamara@farmdirectcoop.org. If you have recently sent a check and do not get a spot, we will return it to you.

 

See "Locations" page for depot addresses and hours.

Our Mission

Farm Direct Co-op is a not-for-profit member organization with the mission of promoting environmentally sustainable lifestyle options through the distribution of locally grown organic food. 

Environmental sustainability is based upon reverence and respect for the natural resources which sustain life. The goal is to meet our needs while taking no more from the earth than can be replenished. This ensures a healthy, productive environment for generations to come.

Supporting local, ecologically sound agriculture is one step we can take toward achieving a more sustainable lifestyle. Buying locally grown food conserves fuel and reduces pollution by shortening shipping distances. Local food is also fresher, and therefore tastier and more nutritious. Choosing organically grown food provides for the conservation of our valuable agricultural soils. Supporting local farmers contributes toward preservation of the rural character of the New England landscape.