Day: November 7, 2010

  • What Is Organic? USDA Trying to Define It

    If you’ve ever wondered exactly what that “USDA organic” seal actually means, you’re in good company. The U.S. Department of Agriculture itself has been asking the same question ever since it established the National Organic Program in 2002. “Organic” is intended to mean agricultural products produced without hormones, pesticides, artificial fertilizers or other synthetic additives.…

  • River Creek 5K Fun Run

    This morning I got up — enjoying that extra hour of sleep — and headed out for a small fun run 5K race in the River Creek Community to benefit Capital Hospice. It was in the 30s and the race course was hilly. My lungs killed and I found myself stopping quite a few times…