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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jun 15 2009 : 9:22:46 PM
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Personally, I don't like all the busy bodies in my business. Next they'll insist that we tell when we plant a garden. What's next?
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 07:40:55 AM
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I wanted to bump this subject back to the top, and also comment.
I know I need to avoid political discussions, and I think this transcends politics and comes under the heading of basic human rights.
We all need to educate ourselves as much as possible about growing food, herbs, etc. I've been buying all the books I can find in thrift stores and used book stores about seed saving, making herbal compounds, heirloom seeds, etc. Over time, I've seen many kinds of vegetable seed disappear from the seed catalogs, mainly because of small sales and consolidation of companies. If you have an open pollinated variety that you trust and rely on, save the seed! If you don't know how, learn. That's where those old gardening books come in handy.
With what happens in Washington every 4 or 8 years, policies change. Growing a garden and feeding your family stays the same. It's, as I said, a basic human right. I've always believed, control the food and you control the people. Take control of your own food supply. It's the farmgirl way!
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 11:16:15 AM
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thats just nuts. What about herbal soaps? How many folks are making body butters and shampoos and such. Etsy is just full of that kind of stuff.
Not all those who wander are lost...
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 6:36:36 PM
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If you want to know where this nonsense comes from, google Codex Alimentarius. While I agree that this is a political topic, it is also an attack on our right to choose what we put on and in our bodies, as well as a way of life for many people. here in canada the government is trying(again) to make it illegal to buy natural health products without a prescription. so for people like me and probably many of the rest of y'all, we would be subject to fines and/or jail time. making herbal products will be illegal if the bill passes. It is already illegal for me to sell a dozen eggs or other "farm gate" products. A local CSA recently lost 100s of gallons of fresh milk because it was deemed too dangerous for people to drink raw milk. This is happening all over Canada and no doubt will happen in the States too. OK, end of rant, just had to reply to this topic.
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 5:32:15 PM
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I've read these posts with interest! As a new herbalist "wannabe", it definitely worries me that we may not be able to get herbs that are needed for much longer. I can see how important is to learn all we can about herbs now, and how to grow, harvest, store and use them.
I know so little.... but am excited to know more!! :)
Where is a good place to begin buying herb seeds?
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 9:49:15 PM
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I think it is part of the "amusement park" mentality. People want to be entertained (or treated with herbal medicines) but don't want to take any risks at all- "the government" should protect them, just like when they go to Disney World - they want to be thrilled by the "risk" but don't really want any danger at all- if anything bad happens they think they should be entitled to sue someone.
Life isn't safe. It is all about taking risks. (Ask any farmer) Protecting the general population from risks costs a lot of tax dollars. Unfortunately consumers also don't want to pay the price in either goods or taxes....
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 9:50:24 PM
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I guess that leads to the "underground"?
Farmgirl Sister #368
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 5:43:21 PM
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| Another thought along this line is to learn the medicinal value of plants growing in the wild where you live. Here we have mullen for example. Study what it is good for etc.Be sure to properly identify it and see if there are laws against harvesting it. Echinecea cant be harvested on the side of the road here I'm told. If they make it where we cant buy the supplements we can know which food is high in what we need and get more of it into our diet. Just thoughts hopefully it wont come to that. I remember writing to my congressman 30 yrs ago when they were talking fda regs on herbs and vitamins. It isnt new. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 04:03:15 AM
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It's almost like outlawing MJ simply b/c the governmnet can't get their cut. It's a natural herb too, and a mighty fine one at that especially for cancer and AIDS patients. Which BTW, this USED to be legal I think before the 1940's??
I can see it now, bootleg herbs and time served for treating something with a home remedy. "Yea, I;ve been sentinced for 2 years in jail for washing with an herbal soap and applying a comfrey poltace on my bruise."
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 12:41:53 PM
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Truthfully most states already REQUIRE this but most people do not register their home business properly and do not follow these rules. In fact MOST states require that if you make any of these products that you must have a health department Certified kitchen that is dedicated Soley to these products! Meaning you cant cook family meals in this kitchen!!!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 03:29:27 AM
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OK now that makes more sense, and is why I don't go bigger w/ my jams and jellies. The health dept would shut me down for sure, what w/ all the country dirt and dog hair on the floor
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cajungrammie
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
tina
dry prong
la.
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2010 : 07:09:25 AM
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wow what is next?big brother has to step in on everything.our world is based on greed these days.it is all about the money.we should start a seed coop and train each other to save seed and how to preserve what is so dear to us.big brother can't beat down a farmgirl!
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Herbal Wisdom: FDA Guidlines on HERBS |
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FDA Guidlines on HERBS
