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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FOR THEIR SUPPORT

 
Bon Ami  

Bon Ami has weathered the Great Depression, the chemical revolution and an endless stream of fads. They've kept it simple since 1886. Bon Ami means Good Friend, and that’s their philosophy as well as name. Bon Ami offers a full line of home cleaning products that are effective, thrifty, and gentle on your family and the environment. Join them as they celebrate 125 years and counting!  

 
Organic Valley 

Taste the delicious and healthful difference of foods produced in harmony with nature. Organic Valley's certified organic dairy, juice, eggs, produce, and soy are produced by the over 1600 family farms that own our independent cooperative. We never use antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, or genetically modified organisms, and meet and exceed federal organic standards for pasturing and animal care. Meet farmers and get coupons, recipes, organic reseources, and where to buy at our website. 

 
Envirolet 

Envirolet® by Sancor waterless and low water composting toilets are an environmental & economical sanitation solution for your cottage, cabin, home, pool cabana, farm, yurt, basement, work shop & more. The modern Envirolet® FlushSmart series is the most advanced line of composting toilets available. Ideal for slab-level installations because it can flush up, down & around corners up to 70ft away using only 0.2L/flush. Converts waste to compost on site using Automatic Six-Way Aeration™ process. No plumbing or septic. Easy-to-install. 

 
Earthineer  

Earthineer is a social site for sustainable living: gardening, preserving and canning, seasonal cooking, beer and wine making, beekeeping, crafts, keeping livestock, homesteading, and everything in between. Whether you're an accomplished gardener, an orchardist, a small-scale farm, a homebrewer, or a beginner looking for advice, Earthineer is meant to connect you with people who share your interests. Features include: wall posts and news feed, messaging, photos, blogs, pinning, search and trading.  

 
Earthineer  

Since 1976, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply has been a pioneer in the organic growing movement, supplying organic farmers and gardeners with everything you need to grow organically, including organic seeds, organic growing supplies, organic fertilizer, organic pest control, quality garden tools, bare root fruit trees, organic seed garlic and potatoes, and so much more! We only carry premium quality, organic gardening products, guaranteed.  

 
Botanical Interests  

Botanical Interests is a family-owned business founded in 1995. It offers more than 500 dependable varieties of certified organic, heirloom, non-GMO, untreated, and responsibly produced hybrid vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Our goal is to inspire and educate so you can create beautiful and successful gardens. Our packets contain a wealth of information, inside and out. Seeds are available for purchase at independent garden centers, gourmet grocers and health food stores throughout the United States. 

MannPro  

Whether you own horses, dairy goats, a multi-species farm, backyard chickens or anything in between, Manna Pro is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality animal nutrition and care products. From the ritual of morning chores to a deeper appreciation for a meal because you know where it came from, the activities you enjoy are part of a tradition we have supported for generations. Let’s nurture the lives that nurture us all. 

Bob's Red Mill  

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, a distinctive Portland, Ore.-based stone grinding miller of whole grains, was founded in 1978 with the mission of moving people back to the basics with healthy whole grains, high-fiber and complex carbohydrates. The employee-owned company offers a diverse line of more than 400 all natural, organic and gluten-free flours, cereals, meals and mixes for pancakes, breads and soups that are available throughout the United States and the world. 

THANK YOU TO OUR MEDIA SPONSORS
FOR THEIR SUPPORT

 
Grit 

GRIT is a bi-monthly magazine distributed throughout the United States and Canada that celebrates country lifestyles of all kinds, while emphasizing the importance of community and stewardship. As North America's premier rural lifestyle title, GRIT publishes articles on a broad range of topics that appeal to those already living in the country and those who aspire to get there.  

 
Natural Home and Garden 

Natural Home and Garden is the authority on healthy homes, inspirational design, earth-friendly décor, organic gardening, nutritious food and natural lifestyles. Since 1999, health-conscious, environmentally concerned consumers have turned to Natural Home and Garden for information, advice, and inspiration to create beautiful, sustainable homes and gardens.  

 
The Herb Companion 

The Herb Companion is a bi-monthly, national lifestyle magazine that features the three ways you can use herbs in your day-to-day life: grow, cook, and heal. Its website is a supplement to the magazine, which features herbal histories, homemade body care, do-it-yourself garden spaces, the latest herbal products and gourmet or simple recipes. For extra information, check out our blogs.  

 
Utne Reader 

Utne Reader has been the vanguard of the alternative press, celebrating independent news and views from across the political spectrum since 1984. With ideas, trends, and solutions you won’t see in the mainstream media for months or even years, those who want to know what’s happening next, read Utne Reader first.  

 
Ode Magazine 

Ode Magazine is a print and online publication about positive news, about the people and ideas that are changing our world for the better.  

 
Farming Magazine 

Farming Magazine is published quarterly, in tune with the seasons. We focus on practical articles that strive to educate farmers and gardeners about ways to increase profitability. We celebrate the joys of farming and living well on a small ecologically conscious scale.  

 
Backwoods Home Magazine 

Backwoods Home Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine written for people who have a desire to pursue personal independence and self-suffiency. We offer “how-to” articles on owner-built housing, independent energy, gardening, health, self-employment, country living, and other topics related to an independent and self-reliant lifestyle.  

 
LOHAS 

LOHAS or Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability describes an estimated $290 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living. The LOHAS Forum brings together business executives to network and learn about the opportunities the LOHAS marketplace has and how best to target the LOHAS consumer.  

 
CBS Seattle 

CBS Seattle AM 1090 is Seattle's Progressive Talk radio station with syndicated Liberal/Progressive talkers Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartman, Ed Schultz, Norman Goldman, Randi Rhodes, Mike Malloy, Bill Press, Rachel Maddow and many more. 

 
Natural Awakenings  

Natural Awakenings of Seattle and Natural Awakenings of Portland
Natural Awakenings magazine is a free monthly healthy lifestyle publication offering cutting edge information on natural health, green living, fitness, personal growth and creative expression.
 

 
The Weekly Volcano  

The Weekly Volcano serves up the South Sound’s most comprehensive arts and entertainment coverage, fearless opinion, lapel-grabbing covers and the most creative special issues. With an editorial staff whose boredom threshold is low and whose caliber of writing is high, readers learn to expect the unexpected: a contrarian and counterintuitive look at the area. 

 
Bee Culture  

Bee Culture, the “magazine of American beekeeping,” is for beginning, sideline and commercial beekeepers who want the latest information on the science and art of beekeeping. 

 
Dwell on Design  

Dwell on Design is the West Coast's largest design event. This three-day event brings together the best and brightest products, services, and thought leaders in modern design today while featuring demonstrations, home tours, 350+ exhibitors on the show floor, and showcasing more than 70 presentations on three separate stages.

 
Yes! Magazine  

Online and in print, Yes! Magazine outlines a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement and stories about real people working for a better world. 

 
T-Mobile 

In a world full of busy and fragmented lives,
T-Mobile USA Inc. believes that wireless communications can help you stick together with the people who make your life come alive. And with T-Mobile, you can help protect the environment. When you recycle your cell phone, that’s one less that ends up in a landfill. Lots of small changes can add up to a big change for the better.
 

 

 

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