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.

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.

Changes in milk choices

PCC has replaced Smith Brothers and Liberty brands of milk with local, organic milk after learning Smith and Liberty are produced using ionophores, a class of antibiotics.