The USDA approves GMO wheat. The genetically modified wheat was developed by Argentinian biotech company Bioceres to be drought tolerant and glufosinate resistant. The FDA already gave no questions asked approval for the GMO wheat. You can support local organic grain mills and family farms producing organic flour with ancient grains. You can use my farm map to find local organic grain mills, and I carry heirloom khorasan wheat seeds. #gmo #geneticmodification #geneticallymodified #gmowheat #flour #wheat #ancientgrains #organicflour #organicgrains #pasta #glyphosate #heirloomseeds #health #usda #fda

Pasta water contains concentrated residues of the herbicide glyphosate. A study found that 73% of glyphosate residues in grain transferred to the water during boiling. Beware of adding pasta water to your Italian recipes and sauces because it will contain the herbicide glyphosate. This is the biggest concern for non organic grains since glyphosate can be used as a pre harvest drying agent. #glyphosate #herbicide #organic #pasta #grains #sauce #recipe #italianfood #pastasauce #toxic #health

Here are eight crops to sow in September for bountiful late fall and early winter harvests. You can plant arugula, beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, radish, spinach, & and Swiss chard. What else do you like to grow in September? #fallplanting #planting #gardening #garden #homestead #seeds #plant #heirloomseeds #pesticidefree #organic #crops #vegetables

Here are 10 crops to plant in late august for fall and early winter harvests. Plant radish, carrots, kale, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, chives, spinach, and peas. The vegetables will thrive in the warm but cooling late summer temperatures in your garden. #planting #gardening #heirloomseeds #garden #vegetables #plant #seeds #heirloom #fall #broccoli #carrots #kale #herbs #organic

You can grow your own Jack o lantern pumpkins to carve. The jack o lantern heirloom seed variety comes from the Connecticut field and golden oblong pumpkins. The pilgrims used to make pumpkin pies by adding milk, honey, and spices to the pumpkins. The Irish used to carve turnips but started carving pumpkins which had now become synonymous with Halloween. #pumpkin #pumpkins #halloween #jackolantern #pumpkincarving #halloween #pumpkinpie #pumpkinseeds #heirloomseeds #seeds

Plant native perennial echinacea purpurea (purple coneflowers) in your yard. You will grow your own herbal medicine and provide habitats and food for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Echinacea purpurea helps: - boost immune system - lower inflammation - fight infections - lower oxidative stress - ward off colds #echinacea #echinaceapurpurea #coneflower #purpleconeflower #native #wildflower #herbalmedicine #herbal #herbalhealing #herbs #health #holistic #naturalmedicine

Mock strawberries are invasive false strawberry plants that crowd out native plants. The berries are dry, bland, and can cause allergic reactions to some people. Potentilla ind1ca produce yellow flowers and grow upward. Native strawberries grown downward and produce white flowers. Plant heirloom perennials like Alpine Alexandria Strawberries, Fragaria vesca! #strawberry #berry #native #fruit #fragariavesca #mockstrawberry #heirlooms #heirloomseeds #alpinestrawberries #nativeplants

Yaupon is an ancient tea that’s been brewed for hundreds to thousands of years. Yaupon tea was first consumed by natives and then by colonists who exported it to Europe. The yaupon I carry is regeneratively grown in Florida without the use of any pesticides, fertilizers, or other inputs. Yaupon is caffeinated and rich in antioxidants! #yaupon #yaupontea #history #nativeplant #caffeine #tea #health #organic #regenerative #history #ancient

Khorasan wheat is an ancient grain variety dating back 4,000 years in the Fertile Crescent region. The wheat variety is higher in protein, B vitamins, and minerals (magnesium, zinc, selenium). Khorasan also has a simpler protein structure and high water soluble protein content, so it’s easier to digest. Khorasan is grown without any pesticides or inputs and is great for making bread, sourdough, pancakes, rolls etc… #bread #heirloomseeds #seeds #sourdough #ancientgrains #health #magnesium #heirloom #gardening #growing #breadmaking

Fruits and vegetables sold at the grocery store is treated with wax. As you can see in the Whole Foods photo, the three common types of waxes used which are plant-based, insect-based, and synthetic or petroleum based. Some waxes contain or are used in combination with fungicides. The USDA allows wax on the following produce items: apples, avocados cucumbers eggplant grapefruit lemons limes melons oranges peaches pineapples plums parsnips peppers pumpkins squash tomatoes sweet potatoes passion fruit turnips zucchini Here are three ways to remove the wax. 1. Add 1/2-1 cup of vinegar to 4 cups of water and let the produce sit for 10 minutes before using a cloth or veggie brush. 2. Dip a cloth in vinegar and then firmly brush the produce. 3. Place 1/2-1 cup of vinegar into water that is just below boiling (180 degreed faranheit) and let the produce sit for 15-30 seconds or until you can see the wax dissolving. #wax #foodcoating #foodwax #fruit #wholefoods #vegetables #pesticides #fungicides #guthealth #organic #plantbased #petroleum #farm #farmersmarket #seeds #gardening