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Where did that emoji come from?!?!

 

HILARIOUS!!

Can't remember where I got it.

Have had it in my emoticons album on Photo Bucket for years.

There are two others I fond at the same time there too.

Enjoy!!!!

 people are people 

 

that is completely false...

You better let the farmers and certification associations know Chessy.

http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/aboutorganic/whatis.php

 

About Organic

 

What is Organic Farming?

Organic farming promotes the sustainable health and productivity of the ecosystem – soil, plants, animals and people. Organic foods are farmed in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way, focusing on soil regeneration, water conservation and animal welfare.

What it’s not…

Most people think of organic farming in terms of what is NOT allowed:

• Produce and grains are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
• Animals are never fed the by-products of other animals, and are not kept constantly caged indoors, without access to fresh air, or opportunities to socialize with other animals
• Processed organic foods do not contain chemical preservatives or synthetic additives like colourings and waxes

There are more “do’s” than “don’ts”.

But the fact is, simply removing agri-chemicals is not enough to turn a conventional farm into an organic farm. Organic farming is an active, labour-intensive process.

For example, organic farmers use quality compost, cover crops (such as nitrogen-rich alfalfa) and crop rotation to nourish soil naturally, and to allow it to rest and regenerate. Plants grown in healthy soil are better able to feed and protect themselves from pests and disease, which means they won’t require heavy applications of fertilizers and pesticides. The expression, “Feed the soil, not the plant” is a familiar refrain among organic farmers.

Organic farmers are also careful about how they store and compost animal wastes, in order to safeguard air and water systems. They tailor their crops according to climate and soil, to optimise the natural growth cycle. Organic farmers also promote biodiversity, by growing a variety of crops, rather than one single crop. Through all of these methods, organic farmers prevent soil erosion, conserve energy, and help protect local wildlife, stream banks and watersheds. They help protect the global environment, as well: organic farming can greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, that contribute to global warming. Click here to read a global report on The Role of Organic Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change. Organic farming helps prevent topsoil erosion, improves soil fertility, protects groundwater and conserves energy.

Animal-friendly farming.

Organic farming promotes the humane treatment of animals. Organically-raised poultry, cattle and other animals are fed a certified organic diet, free of hormones, GMOs (genetically modified organisms) or animal by-products. Rather than relying on antibiotics to reduce disease, organic farmers prevent disease by ensuring that animals have a healthy lifestyle, with lots of pasture, comfortable and spacious shelter, and opportunity for natural socialization. The result? Some certified organic milk cows have a life expectancy three or four times that of their commercial counterparts!

Organic Farming in BC

BC has emerged as a leader in organic farming in Canada, with the greatest number of organic farms growing both fruit and vegetables. As of 2003, 21,735 acres of land in BC were being managed organically, with another 5,686 acres in transition. Women are particularly drawn to organic farming, with 40% of organic operators being female (compared to 36% of conventional farm operators).

And over half of BC consumers are buying organic. A 2003 opinion survey commissioned from Synovate Research for the COABC showed that 53% of British Columbians now purchase organic food at least occasionally. The majority of organic shoppers purchase their organic foods at mainstream grocery stores, although farmer’s markets and other direct-to-consumer sales continue to be important sources for regular, frequent organic consumers.

The History of Organic Farming

There is nothing ‘trendy’ or new about organic farming: it is the way we produced our food for thousands of years, until the very recent arrival of synthetic fertilizers and agri-chemicals in the last century. During World War II, in fact, two chemicals used in warfare – DDT and ammonium nitrate – were found to have agricultural uses, and became widely used as sources of cheap pesticides and fertilizer, respectively. At that time, farms became increasingly dependent on hybrid plants, mono-culture crops, large-scale irrigation, and heavy mechanization.

But as industrial-scaled, chemically-dependent farming grew, so did its critics. In fact, as early as 1920, critics of large-scale industrial farming emerged in England, and later in the US and Japan. The term “organic” began to be used more widely in the US in the 1950s by the founder of Rodale Press, J.I. Rodale. In Canada, the Canadian Organic Soil Association (later re-named the Land Fellowship) was formed in 1953, by filmmaker and popular educator Christopher Chapman. He produced two influential Canadian documentaries, Understanding the Living Soil and A Sense of Humus.

The popularity of organic farming principles surged in the late 1960s and 1970s, particularly with the 1962 release of scientist Rachel Carson’s ground-breaking book, Silent Spring, in the US. Soon afterward, the US government banned the use of DDT. Organic principles gained renewed focus within the alternative lifestyles movement, as people sought to reconnect with the land, and promote a more harmonious relationship to nature. Several more organic organizations formed around the world, including in several regions of Canada. By 1972, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), was established.

The late 1970s and 80s saw the formalization of relationships among organics farmers in countries such as England, France and the US. By the 1990s strong consumer demand for organic produce created the necessary impetus to establish standards for certifying organic foods.

Global Trends Today

Today, organic farming is practiced in almost every country in the world. According to the 2004 report of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, more than 24 million hectares of agricultural land are now managed organically across the globe, particularly in Europe, Australia and North America. In 2002, the global market was estimated to be worth $23 billion USD. Recently, growth in the organic food sector has been highest in North America, and particularly in Canada. Agriculture Canada estimates that sales of organic products in Canada will continue to rise 20% a year until 2005. Currently, up to 80% of organic goods sold in Canada are imported.

I expect they will talk about him on coaches corner.

Do they attack people? Specifically Ontario premiers?

Only during a full moon.

Here's a great article if you don't think the crap they spray on our food is killing us.

Watch the video it's very disturbing.

http://www.treehugger.com/family/swedes-show-how-eating-organic-nearly-eliminates-your-pesticide-load.html

Well its been mentioned, now I have to ask.

 

Why on earth would anybody, ever, ever ever ever, buy a leaf blower?

To blow leaves you silly goose!!!!

Hey, thats a conspiracy

Nope, just a theory!!!!

Liberal campaign contributors.

There are terrible drivers every where.

I've dealt with them from Florida to Alaska.

My biggest pet peaves are no/late signal use and red light running.

Plus the worst offenders seem to be cab drivers. I hate those guys!!!!

Yeah..............uh.............no!!

If there is anything sweeter sounding than a multi engine blown big block off shore racer I don't know what it is.

I must admit that I do love the sound of radial plane engines too.

And the sound of a full after burner CF-18 on takeoff.

Say word? Thats dope son! Those lakers be on fleek yo!

Fo Sho home slice!!!

They be all that!!!

Use a Sony water proof phone. The you can display picture of bait and 'match the hatch' in all conditions.

Or run a video of bait to make it even more life like.

Jeez you on the east coast all the sudden?

 

Whatcha chasing? Lakers? Boheemoth pike?

BYE, I bee after lakers EH!!!

Gonna get after em in mi skiff!!!

I dont mind NF threads.

 

Shows alot about the members opinions and such, and I always pick up and learn a thing or 8

 

But yes, people, myself included, lets get the fishing reports going!!!!

 

And comment on peoples reports so they actually keep taking the time to enjoy posting them!

 

I dont care if I or anyone gets skunked. Post a report! Some nature pics or funny stories/mishaps etc!!!!

 

!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!

I'm gunna tayke mi bote out on tha lake this weakend, hey!!!

Mebbe eye'll caitch a feesh so's I kin post a reeport fer y'all!!!

The problem is how to get the worst offenders (India, China etc) to do their part.

Any amount we could possibly cut back with that $7B will be increased due to growth in those areas of the world 10 fold.

​Thus Canada would just be wasting money as it may only delay the inevitable by a negligible amount.

But all the Libs will feel good about themselves saving the planet.

I save images that I don't want screwed up by compression on Flickr.

Sahtu by Dave Orr, on Flickr

EurekaPanoWeb by Dave Orr, on Flickr

If you're on Facebook you can easily import your pics from Photobucket.

I post most of my pics to FB and then copy the image address to post to forums using img code.

Too bad you aren't near me.

I have tons in my shed.

#1 is pretty good.   

https://youtu.be/H-WU0pV2AXE?t=191

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-wildfire-1.3587320

By Tuesday morning, the flames had made their way to the Blacksand Executive Lodge, which provides accommodations to hundreds of workers in the area.

The building's sprinkler system was no match for the raging inferno, and all 665 units of the building were consumed by the fire.

Yep 3M 5200 both sides and tighten up.

Very first thing I would do is purchase Equifax credit monitoring. They will notify you if anyone makes a credit application in your name to confirm it is you. If it is your employers fault, have them cover the Equifax cost.

 

If I were in your position I would do this immediately. Criminals move fast...

Get your company to pay for it too!!!

They are the ones that messed up now this is the least they can do.