Protect Bristol Bay Salmon

This article was originally published in September 2014

EPA has released draft restrictions designed to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon from the harmful impacts of large-scale mining. EPA is accepting public comments until September 19. Take action: send a letter to EPA urging it to move forward with protections for Bristol Bay.

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Congress urged to reject 2,4-D herbicide

Fifty members of Congress sent a letter to the USDA and EPA opposing new varieties of genetically engineered corn and soy and the Dow Chemical herbicide, Enlist Duo™, a new mix of 2,4-D and glyphosate.

No antibiotics for organic apples and pears

All PCC organic apples and pears are produced without tetracycline — even though it was allowed by organic standards.

Save the Bee

Purchase GloryBee honey — available in jars and bulk — on sale this month at PCC. A portion of sales go to research aimed at solving Colony Collapse Disorder.