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The Organic View

The Organic View Radio Show has been producing top quality educational content for over a decade. Founded in 2007, it is the first educational podcast of its kind and has featured a “who’s who” list of guests from various industries. Some of the special series we produce include The NLP View, The Neonicotinoid View, Clean Energy View, The Sober View and The Rosarian’s View. Please visit www.theorganicview.com for more information.

The show has been a platform for discussing important issues such as animal rights, bee health issues, renewable energy, health, wellness and horticulture.

The Organic View Radio Show has a global audience of over 3 million listeners! The internet-based talk radio show, which launched ten years ago in 2007, was the first to advocate key issues pertaining to environment, wellness, sustainability and animal rights. Every episode will be posted in our On-Demand Audio section of our website and we’d love it if you would subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and/or check us out on the various social media platforms (that’s how we’ll know you’re listening!). If you want to get in contact with us, please do so at questions(@)theorganicview.com.

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Holy MOSES! It Takes A Lot To Become Certified Organic! Sep 13, 2010

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Ever wonder why organic food costs more? Some people think it is just some kind of a marketing scam and thanks to clever marketers which utilize “green-washing” techniques, consumers are confused now more than ever. What exactly should you buy? Why is it worth the money? Who really benefits from organic? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, my guest will be Ms. Harriet Behar. She is a specialist with the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service otherwise known as MOSES (www.mosesorganic.org ) Harriet co-authored the “Good Organic Retailing Practices” manual, which is copyrighted by the Organic Trade Association. She is also a member of the IOIA inspector training coordinator pool that has led IOIA organic inspector trainings around the US and Latin America since 1996. Because of her work with MOSES, Harriet Behar has conducted training, on-site farm tours which introduced organic agriculture and organic certification requirements to farmers, feed mill operators, bankers, extension agents, NRCS personnel, and other agriculture education professionals. She runs the MOSES Farmer to Farmer Mentoring Program, as well as co-coordinating the MOSES Organic University each February prior to the MOSES Organic Farming Conference.

Eden Good In The Neighborhood Sep 10, 2010

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Everyone that eats organically and understands the importance of eating high quality organic foods from the USA has atleast one Eden Organics product in their cupboard. Eden Foods, Inc., (also known as Eden Organic), is the oldest family owned organic food producer in the United States and the largest supplier of organic dry grocery items. Mr. Michael Potter, President of Eden Foods will be on the show to discuss how his company started off as a co-op and grew to become the largest company to impact the organic industry!

Blowing The Whistle On An Udder Catastrophe Called rBGH Sep 09, 2010

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What would you do if you found out that a drug you were using was causing harm to your animals and was also toxic to humans? Would you still continue to use it knowing that ethically it is wrong to profit from the pain and suffering of others? This was just the case with John Kinsman, when he blew the whistle on Monsanto’s prized drug, (trade name) Posilac, which was being sold to dairy farmers. It is more commonly known as the Bovine Growth Hormone or rBGH. John Kinsman is President of the Family Farm Defenders (FFD). John is also a life-long dairy farmer from Lime Ridge, Wisconsin. On his farm he raises 36 cows on his 150-acre farm. 80 of those acres are devoted to hay and pasture. The other 70 acres are devoted to woodland management. John is clearly a man who leads by example. Through the FFD, John works to forge new consumer-farmer direct marketing strategies for dairy products. His organization is now marketing Cedar Grove cheese, which carries a label that clearly identifies that the cheese is produced by family farmers and is free of genetically engineered products. John also advocated for efforts to ban use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) and educated farmers and consumers about its negative effects. As a result of his efforts, the Food and Drug Administration forestalled the rBGH approval for seven years and bovine growth hormone is now struggling in the marketplace. He has traveled around the world to talk with farmers about the potential dangers of genetic engineering in agriculture and the need to change US dairy policy. Today on The Organic View Radio Show, I am going to interview Mr. Kinsman, who is one of the most outspoken dairy farmers in the USA. He will talk about his experience with Monsanto and his work trying to help dairy farmers of America. Stay tuned!

Varroa Mites Stay Clear! Miteway is Here! Sep 08, 2010

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Honeybees have been under severe stress for several years. One of the key reasons is the loss of control options for the invasive parasitic mite varroa destructor. The Varroa mite is the parasite with the most pronounced economic impact on the beekeeping industry. It may be a contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD), as research shows it is the main factor for collapsed colonies in Ontario, Canada. NOD Apiary Products has developed an organic treatment product using formic acid as the active ingredient, in a bio-degradable matrix. It is currently under the pesticide review process at the EPA. My guest in this segment of The Organic View will be Mr. David VanderDussen. David has been a beekeeper since 1975. By the time he finished high school he had 75 colonies of bees. Obviously, his parents were very accommodating. David started working with commercial beekeepers in 1979, and in 1981 started his own commercial beekeeping outfit. David has been active in the Ontario Beekeepers Association. He served on the Board of Directors and is a past President. Varroa mites were found in Canada in 1992. NOD Apiary Products was founded in 1997, to be a vehicle to register organic treatments for bee diseases, and to encourage the adoption of sustainable beekeeping practices. David was a founding partner in NOD Apiary Products, incorporated in 1997. He is the CEO of NOD Apiary Products, which manufactures Miteaway, http://www.miteaway.com

Africam: Wildlife Preservation On Your PC Sep 07, 2010

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Imagine if you live in an area where drug dealers and gang members were killing animals randomly in order to sell more drugs and commit more crimes with the money they gained? A group of people are dealing with this very issue in South Africa and they decided to do something about it. They pooled their resources and reached out to the community and started Africam.com. Millions of people now tune in to this live stream that is coming directly to their PC’s, blackberries, etc in order to view these beautiful creatures as they exist in their natural habitat. Each of the cams has a unique history and infrastructure that supports it. Africam.com requires the commitment of many people and organizations that include the nature reserves, conservation bodies, game parks and dedicated people whose passion it is to share their love of wildlife. One of the most heinous situations that this group is dealing with is in regards to poachers who are mercilessly and cruelly slaughtering rhinos just for their horn and hooves. These poachers are very sophisticated and are armed with night vision, automatic weaponry as well as chain saws to hack off the animal parts while the poor creature suffers a very painful death. Often, these low lives will kill the mother and leave the calf behind with no hope of survival. On this segment of The Organic View, I will interview Mr. Paul Penzhorn, founder of Africam.com who will talk about the efforts of the organization which is dedicated to the preservation of all wild animals in their natural community. Stay tuned!

Annie's Homegrown Help To Back To School Snacking Sep 03, 2010

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Annie Christopher founded Annie’s Naturals in 1984 and has produced some of the most popular organic foods that kids absolutely adore. The company has come a long way and has also introduced its new line of healthy, yummy and organic fruit snacks which have become a much welcomed part of every kid’s lunchbox. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, I am going to talk to the folks from Annie’s to discuss why organic snacks are so important to children and how to introduce organic foods into your child’s diet. Stay tuned!

Late July, America's Favorite Organic Cracker Sep 02, 2010

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Imagine if you are pregnant and can’t eat the crackers that are available because of all of the chemicals that are in them. This was exactly the case with Nicole Bernard Dawes, President and CEO of Late July Organic Snacks. She will be my guest today to talk about what it was like to take the steps that she did to create America’s favorite organic snack cracker!

Trump Chicago Goes Organic! Sep 01, 2010

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Mr. Donald Trump is known for being a brilliant businessman, author, producer and connoisseur of the finer things in life. He clearly is someone who demands excellence. It is no surprise that recently, the Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago announced that they will now be the first luxury hotel in North America to offer a certified organic, in-room dining menu! This first time organic certification was issued in accordance to the organic standards by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) which is an internationally recognized symbol of organic integrity. OTCO provides a system that combines strict production standards, on-site inspections, and legally binding contracts to protect the producers and buyers of organic products. Oregon Tilth is also a nonprofit research and education membership organization, dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. This is major breakthrough for the organic industry! For the first time in the North American hotel industry, the downtown Chicago luxury hotel will provide discerning guests with innovative meal options that utilize the freshest ingredients available, sourced daily from local and sustainable farmers. For world travelers such as myself, this is extremely important because now I can enjoy my dining experience knowing that the food is certified organic. When you have chemical sensitivities, it is impossible to find restaurants that offer organic food. This is clearly sending a message to the hotel industry that the bar has been set. Organic cuisine is here to stay! On this segment of The Organic View, I have the pleasure of speaking to Executive Chef Frank Brunacci and the Director of Operations, Philipp Posch of Trump International Hotel & Tower. These gentlemen have been instrumental in the facilitation of this unique certification. They will explain why this certification is so important and the extremes involved with obtaining such a certification. Stay tuned!

Fall Into Fitness With Kristin Steede Aug 31, 2010

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Fall is often a time when people begin to relax. Summer is over and the weather is no longer suitable for beach attire. Long sleeves and pants conveniently cover up our bodies as we begin to move at a slower pace. This is the time of the year when kids are going back to school and parents begin to juggle an even more hectic schedule. It is just too easy to slip into old habits which often lead to putting the pounds on. If you are a new mother or father, for that matter, it is especially difficult to fit some kind of routine into your schedule. On this segment of The Organic View, Kristin Steede, from The Biggest Loser, Season 7, will be on to talk about the struggles she faces as a new mother and the difficulty she has incorporating exercise into her daily routine. Also on the show, Lisa Welko, President of Ellipse Fitness will talk about the innovative techniques she has developed to help people keep in shape without spending all day in the gym. Stay tuned!

2012: Animals May Hold The Key! Aug 30, 2010

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Although people may love their pets they seldom recognize patterns of behavior that are associated with the elements and often shrug it off, assuming that it is a plea for food or affection. Animal behavior is not even remotely considered as being a valid indicator when it comes to inclement weather, much less natural disasters. Entomologists have shown that bees are very sensitive to barometric pressure changes. Ornithologists have also documented the change in flight patterns of birds due to changing weather conditions. It is also common knowledge that birds will fly south for the winter when cold weather is coming. Scientific research has been very helpful for predicting severe inclement weather, but still has a long way to go. For people that understand geography, when they see that the ocean is receding, they know to flee immediately for higher ground. According to experts, a receding ocean is a valid indicator but can only give a 5 minute lead time for evacuation. This is simply not enough time, especially when it is a natural disaster. In 2004, when the Tsunami hit, over a quarter of a million people perished. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake that generated the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs. This was clearly one of the worst natural disasters in our lifetime. According to rangers and wildlife trackers, flamingos fled to safer forests several hours beforehand. Elephants broke their chains and stampeded. As buffalos fled to higher ground, their shepherds followed, saving them as well. Animals everywhere could not be stopped. Oddly enough, the animals survived! Throughout the ages, animals have always given us early warning signs about changes in the earth. In this segment of The Organic View, Ms. Lassiter will explain the correlation between the animal kingdom and our world in order to reconnect with nature as changes unfold.

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