Contributing Sponsors
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Deltec Homes has been the world leader in panelized circular structures ideal for residential or commercial use since 1968. Deltec carries an extensive line of designs from the modest to high-end custom homes, and offers a builder-friendly, eco-friendly system that is wind-resistant, seismic-resistant and adaptable to any setting. In 2007, Deltec installed 273 photovoltaic panels on the roof of its production facility, enabling the company to build all Deltec homes with 100% renewable energy.
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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.
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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.
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Building on more than a decade of experience with hybrid technologies, Ford Motor Company is creating the future of the electrified vehicle. Consumers can choose from three state-of-the-art electric technologies. Ford's six EVs provide a broad range of power options, to achieve high fuel-economy figures and exceptionally low CO2 emissions simultaneously.
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With smart, responsible spray foam insulation choices, Icynene helps build more energy efficient homes. Our portfolio of high performance light and medium density solutions are both insulation and air barrier materials for improved air quality and reduced energy costs, making it the right choice for builders and homeowners. Go with the proven industry leader and install Icynene spray foam insulation solutions to make your home healthier, quieter and energy efficient.
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King Arthur Flour is one of America’s best-selling flours, known by avid bakers for its consistent baking performance and lack of chemical additives. King Arthur Flour’s Baker’s Catalogue offers over 1,000 baking tools, ingredients, recipes, and mixes, found online and at The Baker’s Store in Norwich, Vt. The oldest flour company in America is also a baking resource offering on-site and traveling baking education programs. Employee-owned since 1996.
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Mary's Gone Crackers offers delicious gourmet, organic, gluten free, vegan food including our signature crackers, pretzels (sticks & twigs) and "love cookies." Homemade recipes developed by Mary herself use only certified organic, kosher, whole-food ingredients. All products are baked in Mary's Gone Crackers' own gluten free and organic facility. Mary's Gone Crackers is conscious eating. Products are available nationally in grocery stores and natural food stores. Learn more at their website.
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Supplying herbalists, crafters, foodies, and clinicians with exquisite quality bulk organic herbs, spices, teas, oils, and natural ingredients since 1987. Mountain Rose Herbs is known for an uncompromising commitment to organic agriculture and ethical trade, while pioneering sustainable business practices. We believe passionately that supporting organics, protecting wilderness, reducing environmental impact, and sharing the benefits of organic herbs is imperative to the health of our planet. Certified Organic, FairForLife, Earth Kosher, and Zero Waste.
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Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the United States. Species served by Purina Animal Nutrition include both large animals – cattle, horses and swine – and small pets, including hamsters, gerbils and rabbits. Headquartered in Gray Summit, Mo., Purina Animal Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, Inc.
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Associate Sponsors
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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.
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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.
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Brinsea is the leading manufacturer of incubators since 1978 with a full line of incubators, brooders, egg candlers, etc., all with a two-year warranty. These easy-to-use, durable products come with quality electronic and digital controls, including precise humidity control and programmable egg turning, all at surprisingly affordable prices. Hatching your own chicks has never been easier or more fun. Learn more also about the Clifton Coops, Brinsea's new range of hen houses at www.brinsea.com.
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CeCe Caldwell’s Paints began with the dream to find an earth and people friendly paint for furniture and home decor. Our self-priming mineral paints have no volatile organic compounds, contain no acrylic co-polymers, solvents, formaldehyde, ammonia, ethylene glycol or toxic heavy metals. The minerals are clay, porcelain clay, and chalk blended into a water-based solution. Our products are easy enough for a first time DIYer and perform well enough for use by professionals.
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As a company, Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss comes from the heart. It shows in everything we do from our sourcing of the finest organic ingredients to a conscious awareness of our impact on the lives of everyone we touch. Close your eyes and feel it in every bite. Just one taste of this luscious, non-dairy dessert and you will understand what we mean when we say, "This is Bliss!"
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Being Green is nothing new to Flame Engineering, Inc. because they have been manufacturing environmentally friendly hand held tools and agricultural equipment since 1959. Red Dragon products include the "Weed Dragon" and the "Mini Dragon" propane torch kits that come fully assembled and were developed for the growing number of homeowners concerned with the environment. Customers have the opportunity to experience flaming and its effectiveness to control weeds naturally with extreme convenience and portability.
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Here at Klean Kanteen, we are committed to creating a more sustainable world by making reusable products more accessible for a wider range of uses. As the creators of the original stainless steel water bottle, we have always believed that everyone is capable of making a difference in the fight against single use! From festivals and fundraisers to clean ups and camp outs, our products are durable enough to go with you on every adventure.
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Meyer Hatchery - Hatching more than 160 varieties of rare and exotic poultry as well as everyday backyard breeds, including chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys, game birds, meat birds, guineas, and juvenile fowl. Most available year round. Minimum chick or duckling order of three to anywhere in the United States. Full line of poultry supplies: feeders, waterers, coops and coop plans, egg cartons, cleaners, feed, treats, supplements, books, décor, and more. Everything you need to start your backyard flock!
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Mockingbird Meadows is a honey and herb farm using biodynamic principles to blur the line between food and medicine. With healing intent for our land, our bees and our customer, we craft chemical-free herbal health aides, bodycare and nationally recognized herbal infused honeys. We believe you should eat your medicine, not take it! Our delicious, easy-to-take raw honey spreads make that possible for everything from immunity to sleep issues to daily detox.
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Nature’s Flavors has been creating from the essence of nature for over 33 years. With more than 8,000 natural and organic products, Nature’s Flavors is a leader in nutritional wellness. Ed and Rachelle Begley’s passion for natural environment together with Bill Sabo’s passion for Mother Nature’s gifts brought these three together to form a new line of thirst-quenching sodas. Enjoy a genuine classic from Begley’s and Bill’s soda selection.
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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.
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Rub with Love spice rubs bring deliciousness to your table with unique flavors and easy-to-use application. The Rub with Love brand was created in 1999 by chef Tom Douglas. Hand-made in small batches in our facility in Seattle, “spice girls” blend and fill each jar using the best ingredients. From our signature salmon rub to our newest veggie rub, the versatility of Rub with Love spice rubs provides countless options for the home cook.
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Shambala Permaculture Farm and Nursery offers organically grown, chemical-free, sea mineral fortified produce, edible plants and trees, perennial vegetables, natives and herbs. Display gardens, farm animal tours, lawn art, specialty jams and more. Classes and workshops include an annual two-week permaculture design course in August, for holistic land use design and applications. We host special events and weddings for sustainable value. Let us help you implement permanent food in your yard. Consultations and installations available.
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Since 2006, Theo Chocolate has been committed to responsibly sourcing and manufacturing the highest quality chocolate in the world. As the first and only bean to bar maker of organic, fair trade, fair for life, and non-GMO certified chocolate in North America, Theo is creating delicious products while working to improve livelihoods and protect the environment in farm and factory communities alike. Visit our website to find Theo Chocolate at a retailer near you.
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Media Sponsors
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Alternative Medicine inspires and empowers readers to take an active role in their own health by featuring a holistic and integrative perspective on well-being. |
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Backwoods Home Magazine is a bimonthly magazine written for people who have a desire to pursue personal independence and self-sufficiency. 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. |
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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. |
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Conscious Talk offers one of this country’s most informative and compelling alternative talk radio programs, empowering individuals to become conscious consumers and positive forces. |
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Dwell Magazine 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. |
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Emerging Women Live is an in-person and live-streamed event October 10-13, 2013 at Hotel St. Julien in Boulder, Colo. This event is for women entrepreneurs, leaders and creatives who share a vision to change the world by living the truth of who they are, while promoting a new paradigm of success that leverages the incredible power of the feminine. Presenters include: Elizabeth Gilbert, Brené Brown, Eve Ensler, Alanis Morissette,Tami Simon, Ani DiFranco and more. |
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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.
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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. |
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Mother Earth Living is the authority on green lifestyle and design. Each issue of Mother Earth Living features advice to create naturally healthy and nontoxic homes for yourself and your loved ones. With Mother Earth Living by your side, you’ll discover all the best and latest information you want on choosing natural remedies and practicing preventive medicine; cooking with a nutritious and whole-food focus; creating a nontoxic home; and gardening for food, wellness and enjoyment. |
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Natural Awakenings of Seattle: 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.
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Natural Solutions is a resource of compelling, useful, easy-to-implement health and supplement advice covering chronic health conditions, healthy food and diet tips, natural beauty tips, and green lifestyle tips for home, family and pets.
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Self Reliance Illustrated is brought to you by The Pathfinder School, LLC and Blind Horse Knives, LLC. It is published six times a year. |
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The Organic and Non-GMO Report is the only publication focusing on threats posed by genetically modified foods and the trend toward non-GMO and organic foods. |
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Wild Fibers, "the National Geographic of fiber," offers extraordinary stories and stunning photography from around the world. It is the only publication dedicated to preserving the role of natural fibers from luscious cashmere to handspun cotton. Each issue of Wild Fibers offers an in-depth view of both modern and age-old rituals of tending sheep, herding yaks, and learning how to survive in some of the most remote regions of the planet.
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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.
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Partners
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American Herbalists honors diversity in herbal medicine, and encourages the development of high education standards that promote professional practitioners who offer high-quality care. |
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The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect more than 170 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Founded in 1977, ALBC is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock. |
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Chelsea Green is the leading publisher of books on sustainable living. We are a founding member of the Green Press Initiative and have been printing books on recycled paper since 1985, when our first list of books appeared. We lead the industry both in terms of content - foundational books on renewable energy, green building, organic agriculture, eco-cuisine, and ethical business - and in terms of environmental practice, printing 95 percent of our books on recycled paper. |
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The Evergreen Institute's Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building offers hands-on workshops in energy efficiency, solar electricity, small wind energy, solar hot water, passive solar, green building, natural building and more. |
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The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is a 501 (c)(4) nonprofit organization made up of farmers and consumers joining together and pooling resources to protect the constitutional right of the nation's family farms to provide processed and unprocessed farm foods directly to consumers. |
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The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a nonprofit organization, serves people and communities by promoting and demonstrating small-scale, local and sustainable solutions for energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. |
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New Society Publishers' mission is to publish books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically sustainable and just society, and to do so with the least possible impact on the environment, in a manner that models this vision. |
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Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) is a grassroots organization helping preserve farmland, offering food security, and building a healthy food system that brings prosperity to family farmers. |
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Organic Seed Alliance supports the ethical development and stewardship of seed. OSA accomplishes its mission through advocacy, advisory services, and collaborative education and research programs. |
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Founded in 1992, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture continues to bring farmers together to learn from each other, and to build relationships between them and consumers. |
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The Pierce Conservation District has been working with landowners to help protect and manage natural resources since 1949. |
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Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit, member-supported organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations. |
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Slow Food Seattle promotes a food system that is good, clean and fair by advocating for quality and taste, environmental sustainability and social justice. |
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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, which started in 1982 out of a love for heirloom varieties and seed saving, is located in the gently rolling foothills of Central Virginia. |
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Storey Publishing is at the center of the movement that has been fueled by your awareness of environmental responsibility, appetite for the locally raised and homegrown, appreciation for one-of-a-kind items, and passion for nature. Storey publishes how-to books to arm you with practical skills and inspiration on a range of topics: gardening, animal care, farming, cooking, knitting and other crafts, backyard building, and home improvement.
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Timber Press is a Portland, Oregon, publisher of books on gardening, ornamental and edible horticulture, garden design, sustainability, natural history, and the Pacific Northwest. Their expert authors are your expert mentors on everything from deer proofing your garden to living harmoniously with your chickens to creating sustainable native habitats.
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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.
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The Weston A. Price Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the diet through education, research and activism.
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The Wolf College is an outdoor institute offering camps, workshops, homeschool classes, and in-depth apprenticeships on ethnobotany, wilderness survival, traditional crafts, wildlife tracking and sustainability.
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Workman Publishing Company is the creator of award-winning calendars, cookbooks, educational children's titles, and parenting/pregnancy guides, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books. From our What to Expect series to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Gallop!, the one-of-a-kind, moving picture book for kids, our products will inspire you.
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