Local farmer giving industrial hemp a go

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Local farmer giving industrial hemp a go
Planting and harvesting industrial hemp will be different from the more familiar tobacco planting method, Collins said. While some growers may actually start plants in a green house and transplant using a tobacco setter, he said he will use a grain …
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Hemp Supporters To Congress: Legalize It
Under the intense gaze of former Speaker Sam Rayburn's marble statue, roughly 50 industrial hemp supporters held an expo on Capitol Hill Tuesday to promote lifting the federal ban on hemp, man. The expo — sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) …
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State House approves industrial hemp bill; heads to Senate
The state House of Representatives has approved a bill that would open the door to the cultivation of industrial hemp in South Dakota. House lawmakers voted 57-11 on Thursday to approve the plan. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. Republican …
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Hemp Farming Gets Hearing In House
In the U.S. when people think hemp farmers, they often think marijuana growers. But Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) says marijuana's low THC cousin, hemp, has a long list of non-euphoric uses. “I mean it can be used for clothing and …
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A Week of Wellness to Promote Local Produce and Healthy Living in Tallahassee, FL

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Tallahassee, Florida (PRWEB) January 15, 2013

This upcoming week of Jan. 21-26 will be a special occasion at Tallahassee’s premier organic grocery and local Co-op. New Leaf Market Co-op is using the week to promote the local organic produce and natural vitamins that so many of their patrons enjoy, and will enjoy for the coming year. This Week of Wellness will have specials and demonstrations each day on New Leaf Market’s newest products, and feature weeklong contests and events.

Locally grown, organic produce comes packed with the natural vitamins and nutrition. Also, organic and green growing standards mean none of the harmful pesticides that are so common in mass farming produce. At the beginning of the year, when so many people have resolved to eat and grow healthier as per a New Year’s resolution, maybe a boost from organic produce and vitamin packed supplements will be the deciding factor between success and failure?

Starting Monday, the Week of Wellness will include daily deals and specials on various New Leaf Market favorites and new products.

Monday, January 21st – 11 am-2 pm and 4 pm-7 pm – Organic Supersoups will be on display; a local product made with nutrition packed, organic produce.

Tuesday, January 22nd – 11 am-2 pm and 4 pm-6:30 pm – Green Smoothies and OMNI Blender demonstration by renowned nutrition and wellness guru, Jill Welch, The Kitchen Goddess.

Wednesday, January 23rd – 10 am-6 pm – Local produce is a feature, with free samples of locally grown organic produce storewide.

Thursday, January 24th – 11 am-2 pm and 4:30 pm-6:30 pm – Healthy oils will be in focus; such as flax, fish, and hemp. Health supplement and natural vitamin staff members will be ready to answer any questions, give presentations, and provide samples.

Friday, January 25th – 11 am-2 pm – Expert herbalist and organic produce specialist, Phoenix Minklei, will be on hand to demonstrate the cost effective simplicity of the vitamin packed “layered salad.”

Saturday, January 26th – 10 am-6 pm – The Week of Wellness concludes with antioxidant exams from 10 am-1 pm, the first 10 being free of charge. In case you missed during the week, there will be various demonstrations for healthy oils and Green Smoothies from 1 pm-3 pm; as well as some of the steepest discounts on local produce and natural supplements offered all year.

To round out the Week of Wellness specials, everyday discounts include 5% off all organic and local produce and 20% off natural vitamin supplements. Drawings to win prizes such as a free hour long massage or an OMNI Blender, among other prizes, begins on January 14th, in store. Also, stop in to New Leaf Market to try their ever-changing selection of craft microbrews and organic wines.

For more information on New Leaf Market’s Week of Wellness, or to find out what organic produce and natural foods can do for you, please visit their website, or contact:

New Leaf Market

The Parkway District

1235 Apalachee Parkway

Phone: 850.942.2557

Email: chris(at)newleafmarket(dot)coop