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FALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Be sure to check out: Sunday, November 7, 2010 • 5:30-8 p.m. • Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St. The four-page insert at Eat & Greet: 5:30-6 p.m. • Meeting: 6-8 p.m. • Approve Minutes from Spring 2010 General Membership Meeting the center of this issue. President’s Welcome & Report • General Manager’s Report Speaker Katherine Gajewski, Director of Phila’s Office of Sustainability, “Greenworks Phila: Progress & Opportunities for Weavers Way” Cake & Conversation

October 2010 Vol. 39 No. 10 The Shuttle A Community Owned Grocer Serving the Northwest Community Since 1973 Member Meeting to Feature Phila. Celebrate the Season at NW Farm Fest! Sustainability Dir. by Betsy Robb, Farmfest Committee Chair Join Weavers Way members, neighbors, families and friends for the Northwest Farm Fest on Saturday, October 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Weavers Way Farm, at the Awbury Arboretum (1101 Washington Lane, between Ardleigh and Chew). You’ll enjoy live music, hay rides, pumpkin- painting, and other free activities, as well as a farm stand, delicious prepared foods, and an exciting raffle to benefit Weavers Way Community Programs. This FREE event is being sponsored by Awbury Arboretum, Weavers Way Community Programs, and Weavers Way pohoto courtesy of the Mayor’s Office of Farm. Easy to get to via bike, transit or car. Sustainability Free valet bike parking. Cars should park Philadelphia Direcor of Sustainability along Washington Lane; Washington Lane Katherine Gajewski will be the featured stop on the Chestnut Hill East Regional guest at Weavers Way’s Fall General file photo Membership Meeting. Read more on Rail Line. Rain date for the event is Sun- page 9. day, Oct. 10. Hayrides will be just one of the highlight s at the Northwest Farm Fest WW Ogontz Grand Reopening October is Co-op Month by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor by Jonathan McGoran, Shuttle Editor

After a two-week ctober is Co-op Month, and it is an ex- closure for a store re- O citing time for Co-ops in America. set and minor renovations, Weavers Way Concerns about food safety and qual- Ogontz Celebrated a ity coupled with the flight of jobs and Grand Reopening on capital from our cities and towns, and Sept. 6, with live mu- tough economic times have contributed sic, face painting, and to renewed interest in the kinds of foods lots of food, includ- co-ops sell, and the kind of commitment to ingproduct samples, community that co-ops offer. Even in this Celebrate Glenn Bergman at difficult economic climate, the Food Co-op Co-op Month with the grill, and Co-op Initiative reports that more than 150 new Weavers Way staffer Don McGuire photo by Jonathan McGoran food co-ops are in development, including at the hand-cranked Grand Reopening at Weavers Way Ogontz several in our area, among them Kensing- Morris Arboretum Fall Festival sno-cone machine. ton Community Food Co-op and South October 3 (see p. 16) New store co-managers fresh herbs and daily price specials. Other Philly Food Co-op (see the Sept. 2010 is- Northwest Farmfest Jennifer Kulb and Robert Grabner were fresh foods the revamped store will offer sue of the Shuttle) and CreekSide Co-op in October 9 (see p. 2) on hand to show off improvements to the Elkins Park (see page 11). include daily soups, a huge selection of Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts store, including an expanded bulk sec- local prepared foods, meat and fish, bread Weavers Way will be observing Co-op October 10 (p. 2) tion with over a dozen self-service bulk and bakery items from local bakeries, fruit Month through our participation in a num- items, expanded grocery selection, and smoothies, and coffee and tea served hot ber of events – Northwest Farmfest, Morris Chestnut Hill Taste Fair an expanded produce selection, including and fresh all day long. Arboretum Fall Festival, Chestnut Hill Fall October 23 (p. 28) for the Arts, among others – culminating in our first ever Taste Fair, at our Chestnut Hill location, on October 23. We hope you’ll join us at these great events, and continue to support co-ops throughout the year! Weavers Way Cooperative Association Presorted Standard 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 U.S. www.weaversway.coop POSTAGE PAID INs ide... CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 2658 Co-op News Community News Chestnut Hill Update ...... 2 Summit BBQ ...... 18 Product News ...... 2-3 Henry School Information Meetings ...... 18 WWCP News ...... 4 Work Party at Vernon Park ...... 18 Co-ops & CDCs...... 5 MALT Speaker Series, Ball ...... 20 Managers Corner ...... 6 Events at CHCE ...... 21 GMO Month ...... 8 Health Care Forum ...... 25 Fall General Membership Meeting...... 9 FOW Exec. Director Recognized ...... 25 2 The Shuttle October 2010 Editor’s Chestnut Hill Taste Fair to Celebrate Food Alliance Note Co-op Month & Great Food, Oct. 23 Protects by Jonathan McGoran Sustainability Why is it that food in the news is almost always bad? Maybe it’s the nature of Weavers Way will be celebrating Co-op In honor of Co-op Month, we will Month and the success of our new store in have special one-day-only incentives by Mike Herbst, Chestnut Hill news: man bites hot dog is not news, but Produce Department Manager hot dog bites man, now that’s news. This Chestnut Hill with a Taste Fair on Satur- for new members including free passes day, October 23, from 12 to 4 p.m. there to Morris Arboretum and the Schuylkill month, we have newsworthy fish. It hasn’t Americans continue to increase their will be lots of food, with free samples of Center for Environmental Education, and bitten anyone yet, but it could only be a demand for environmentally friendly all sorts, from national brands of natural Co-op Tote Bags. matter of time. foods and producers have taken notice. foods and plenty of local vendors, too. First, however, there has been a lot of We hope you will come out and cel- Marketing campaigns designed to pro- There will also be fun activities, including concern recently about the evils of High ebrate your co-op and co-op month with mote notions of bucolic farmland and hap- face painting and pumpkin decorating. Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). But even as some great food and great fun. py cows are at every turn in every grocery evidence has mounted suggesting a cor- store, and the produce department is no relation between HFCS and health prob- exception. As this green-washing reaches lems such as diabetes and obesity, its use Chestnut Hill Update fever pitch, it is logical that consumers has spread to thousands of food products, may start to question the validity of these from soft drinks to pickles. Fortunately, by Kim Spelman-Hall, Chestnut Hill Store Manager claims. Fortunately, for the discerning the words “High Fructose Corn Syrup” Wow, the last several months have been in several great events in Chestnut Hill. and skeptical shopper, Food Alliance has may soon vanish from food labels. No, a whirlwind and I am just getting back to The Fall Festival at Morris Arboretum is stepped in to do just that. manufacturers are not going to stop using a semi-normal life. The good news is that Oct. 3 and we will be back with some great Formed in Portland, OR in 1997, it—it’s much too cheap for that—but with our Chestnut Hill store is a huge success apples. During Fall for the Arts on Oct. 10, Food Alliance serves to facilitate inspec- all the bad publicity, they want to start thanks to our loyal members, new mem- our young Fresh Artists (www.freshartist. tions and certify credible claims of so- calling it something else. bers, new shoppers, and of course, our org) will showcase their work at a clothes- cial and environmental responsibility for The Corn Refiners Association has amazing staff. line art show. On Oct. 23, Weavers Way farmers, ranchers, and food producers. “A Chestnut Hill will hold our first Taste Fair, asked the FDA to let them call HFCS I want to thank everyone for their pa- growing number of companies are mar- “corn sugar.” I think they are aiming too from noon to 4 p.m., with several of our tience while we get our product mix just keting ‘natural’ or ‘green’ products – but low; I mean if you are going to change food vendors offering yummy samplings. right and enough stock of our best sellers. when you look closely, there’s not much the name, why not go with something There will also be face painting and other Unfortunately, we can’t carry everything, behind it,” says Food Alliance director like Happy Fun Sauce, or Health Juice. activities for the kids. so here is how the process works. Every Scott Exo. “Consumers know that game, Come to think of it, “obesity” and “diabe- time we get a request for something, we So, lastly I would like to thank my de- and they are increasingly cynical.” tes” have negative connotations, as well. write it down and pass the tip along to partment managers: Bonnie in Deli, Brit- Inspections are performed by a third Maybe we could call them “More to Love tany in Grocery, Marykate in Meat & Sea- Syndrome,” and “Too Sweet For My Own the appropriate department manager, who party to determine if an operation adheres food, Dean in the Front End, and Mike in Good.” evaluates it and determines if the item is to the certification standards of humane something obvious we have missed, if Produce. You would not believe how hard production and environmental steward- The FDA is also considering ap- others have requested it, and if we have everyone has worked over the last several ship. Certification criteria include: proval of genetically engineered salmon room for it. Members always have the months. In at 5 a.m., here until the wee • Provide safe and fair working condi- that grow twice as big and twice as fast option to place a pre-order for items we hours of the morning, receiving produce tions as normal salmon. The regular salmon do not carry. You can always contact the in the pouring rain, etc. I am so proud of are kind of nervous, and so are consum- department managers about quantity and their hard work. All of the staff here have • Ensure the health and humane treatment ers, especially since the makers want to price. This is another great reason to be- been doing a great job. And thank you of animals sell the salmon with no special labeling. come a member. all for your support. We have many great • No use of hormones or non-therapeutic In response to consumer complaints that things to come! they shouldn’t be kept in the dark about This month, Weavers Way is involved antibiotics GE foods, the manufacturers have offered (continued on page 16) to add a little firefly DNA to the mix. (“GE Brings Good Foods to Light.”) Another concern is that these super We love our banks. Really, we do. We couldn’t have opened our new salmon will have an unfair advantage, and store without our banks, and we don’t will displace all the natural salmon, that mind paying them interest. But we’d modified genes will be turning up in vir- We you more. rather pay you, our members. tually every salmon in the sea. Hopefully, For more information, visit: that won’t happen, but if it does, I have a ♥ www.weaversway.coop or call solution. They can just change the name. WEAVERS WAY EQUITY CAMPAIGN 215-843-2350 ext.119.

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The Shuttle is printed on 100% recycled paper October 2010 the shuttle 3 WW-Mt. Airy Produce Report Swiss Villa Joins by Jean MacKenzie, WW-MA Produce Manager Egg Line-up at Back to School with Crisp it. What is it about salty- Trick them. Actually, in my line of crunchy foods that is so satisfying? In- work, this is not a trick. I buy a few variet- Produce – Lunches and stead of chips, try roasting green beans, ies of something—apples, citrus, different WW-MA Snacks asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, vegetables—put them on plates with num- by Chris Switky, WW-MA Grocery rutabaga, Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet bers, and ask my kids to test and compare. f we all ate the recommended eight to ten Manager I Which is sweetest? Juiciest? Yummi- servings of fresh produce every day, est alone? Yummiest with dip? This we’d be a lot healthier. But how do Howdy, shoppers. Two months ago, I works especially well when your kids you get yourself and your family to mentioned in this column that the co-op have friends over. eat fresh? Here are the best ideas I’ve was searching for a vendor who could collected so far, mostly in an effort to Lie. When I was a kid, my mom supply us with a sufficient number of eggs find painless ways to get more fresh told us that carrot sticks helped pre- from pastured chickens so that we could fruits and vegetables into my own vent carsickness. I don’t know wheth- carry these eggs in the dairy case at WW- family’s diet. If you have more ideas, er she believed this, but we sure did. MA. I’m please to say that my counterpart please tell me, and I’ll make a hand- Twenty miles into one of our endless at WW-CH, grocery manager Brittany out to share with members. family vacations to Minnesota, we’d Baird, discovered Swiss Villa Dairy and be begging for carrot sticks. And we brought in their XL brown organic pas- When they’re hungry, they will never got carsick. tured eggs at our Chestnut Hill location. eat. Duh. Present your kids—or yourself—with fresh snacks right after At WW-MA, we’ve also brought in school, when they’ll eat anything you give potatoes, and of course potatoes at a very How ‘Bout Them Apples? Swiss Villa eggs, lain by chickens who them. Have a big salad ready ten minutes high (450° F) pre-heated oven, with some have daily access to pasture and can peck before dinner is ready. Put lots of healthy, olive oil, maybe a dash of vinegar, and It’s October, which can only mean at the ground, as a replacement for the Na- unusual things in the mix. They’re going whatever seasonings you like. Toss in a one thing... Okay, two things. First, our ture’s Yoke organic brown eggs. Nature’s to drown it in ranch dressing, anyway. few nuts or crisped tofu chunks. apples are local, low-spray, and sustain- Yoke’s chickens are “cage-free,” but live ably grown, from Solebury Orchards indoors in crowded conditions. Their When they’re watching TV, children Freeze it. My daughter immediately (Bucks County), Three Springs Orchard, beaks are trimmed so that they don’t harm will eat. Just put a plate of cut-up fruits freezes all the grapes I buy, then snacks on and Beechwood Orchard (both in Adams one another due to the stress of their liv- and veggies next to the remote. them like candy. Berries work, too. Freeze County). Fresh cider is back, also our fa- ing environment. Swiss Villa has healthier berries individually on a cookie sheet so Have dip, will eat. I don’t know about vorite once-a-week produce treat, apple chickens, laying healthier eggs. Please they won’t stick together. your kids, but mine would eat cardboard cider donuts. The first Ginger Golds, give them a try. if I gave it to them with some ranch dip Make smoothies. Freeze overripe Buckeye Galas, Jonamacs, and Honey- Swiss Villa can also supply us with or hummus. Carrots, of course, but also bananas, bought when I’ve once again crisp, which arrived in late August and raw goat’s milk. While we don’t have red or yellow bell peppers, jicama (very ordered too many bananas and had to early September, have been just wonder- room to stock this item in the dairy case high in Vitamin C, and won’t turn brown), discount them. Our family’s favorite ful: crisp, juicy, full of flavor. at WW-MA, it is available for preorders. kohlrabi, celery, and lightly steamed broc- smoothie: Apple juice, frozen banana for And second, the annual fall festival Quarts are $3.87, half-gallons go for coli, cauliflower, or green beans. Water- sweetness and iciness, some other fruit— at Morris Arboretum is on Sunday, Oct. 3. $6.61. Organic raw cow’s milk is also melon radish—more of an adult taste—is usually a berry—for flavor and color, and We will once again be selling lots of local available at both WW-MA and WW-CH. great with bleu cheese dip. some protein powder or calcium supple- apples, pumpkins, and cider. It’s a great It’s in the dairy case at Chestnut Hill, and ment, because my teens never seem to Slice it. Research shows that we’ll eat way to spend a Sunday, and support both available on a preorder basis at Mt. Airy, get enough of either. If you use enough lots more of almost anything, but especial- your co-op and the Arboretum. $4.90 for a half-gallon of whole raw milk. frozen banana, it’s more like sorbet than ly apples, if it’s sliced into bite-sized piec- It comes in a returnable glass bottle; you’ll a smoothie. That’s it for October produce news. es. Unfortunately, many fruits, especially pay a deposit on the bottle at time of pur- And remember: Quiz on Monday. Spell- apples, discolor quickly when sliced, so Make it look like dessert. A favorite chase, then get the deposit back when you ing counts. you better be quick; many kids look at a in our house is Pequa vanilla yogurt lay- return the bottle to the cashier (clean, of slightly brown apple slice and conclude ered with berries, sprinkled with toasted course). you are trying to poison them. wheat germ. It can make you forget ice ~ [email protected] cream. Meadow Run Farm Tour Winter Squash: by Noel Bielaczyc, Meat, Fish and Poultry Dept. The Perfect Normally, I would use this space to talk about what’s fresh, sustainable and interesting in the seafood section at our Autumn Partner Mt Airy store. However, this month I felt compelled to write a report about a by Laura Grove trip I took with the Philadelphia-based Fair Foods Organization to Meadow Run I have been in love with winter squash Farms. Owned and operated by Philip for years now. Like any good romantic Landis and his extended family, this farm partner, it possesses a mild sweetness, provides us with the best quality all natu- good-natured versatility, and solid de- ral pork, lamb and eggs available. As a pendability. More important, however, member of Fair Foods, Weavers Way is the decadent, satisfying flesh is good for fortunate to have opportunities like this to you—really good for you. (Take that in visit local producers and processors for a whichever way least offends or terrifies first-hand glimpse into our regional food you.) Indeed, winter squash was such an systems. Here’s a briefing of my experi- important staple to many Native American ences and insights from the trip. tribes that they buried it with their dead Meadow Run Farms is nestled in the to provide sustenance on the final journey. photo by Noel Bielaczyc rolling green hills of Lancaster County. In these curious times in which we The label notes that the Landis family Sheep running free at Meadow Run Farms like to have things broken down for us, raises “uncommonly good meat,” and it is we know that it’s absolutely jam-packed no exaggeration. Philip has been quietly why the farm’s meat is better. no need for hormones or antibiotics. La- with Vitamin A, but is also very high in pursuing this goal for nearly ten years, but Vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and The most obvious reason is that vol- bor-intensive, hands-on methods like this the farm is really just beginning to take manganese. And let’s not forget substan- ume isn’t the goal, as in most commercial mean more attention to the animals’ health off. As local, sustainable foods get a big- tial levels of folate, omega-3 fatty acids, operations. The 110 acres may seem large, and welfare and less stress in their lives. ger slice of the market in grocery stores thiamin, copper, several B vitamins, and but the number of animals it supports is At the core, a deeply compassionate and restaurants, demand for his products tryptophan. It’s an impressive list, any actually quite small. Hog barns that would philosophy guides the humane treatment has grown. But this pressure to expand way you slice it, and only 79 calories per hold 100 or more hogs on a commercial of Meadow Run’s animals. (Philip even hasn’t effected Meadow Run’s commit- cup. All in all, it’s a pretty sweet deal. farm contain only 50 at Meadow Run. lives in a modified version of the very ment to good animal husbandry and grow- There are many different kinds of ing the best meat and eggs possible. They walk on a bed of straw, not bare con- same structure as the hog barns!) It shows crete. They’re fed oregano to treat diges- in the jovial nature and lack of skittishness winter squash. They all have their mer- During a two-hour hayride around the tive issues, not synthetic drugs. Space to farm, Philip (driving the tractor) explained roam, clean air, and water means there’s (continued on page 6) (continued on page 17) 4 The Shuttle October 2010 WWCP Receives Generous Donation from Garden Conservancy by Rachel Milenbach, WWCP Executive Director

On May 23, 2010, the Garden Conser- Way strives to inspire visitors to grow or vancy hosted their annual Garden Tour of buy locally grown produce, and to appre- eight beautiful gardens in Chestnut Hill. ciate the beauty of a vegetable growing in At the request of those households, many a field or garden. of whom are Co-op members, 35 percent Many thanks to the participating gar- of the day’s receipts (almost $2,000!) den owners for their generosity and sup- were donated by the Garden Conservancy port of WWCP: Janet Novak and Chris to Weavers Way Community Programs Sarnowski of Chestnut Hill; Eric Stern- (WWCP). fels, Jeff Perkins and Ken Lovett; Syd According to Co-op member and gar- Carpenter and Steve Donagan; Mark Kl- den host Eric Sternfels, overcast skies and empner and Brenda Lazin; Lise Funder- a colossal downpour around noon did not burg; Hani Zaki and Lindsay Weightman; deter 150 intrepid garden-lovers. The eight and R. Thomas Schoonmaker, all of Mt gardens displayed many beautiful and in- Airy. genious ideas for incorporating nature in city landscapes. These included chickens, fish ponds and other containers with run- A Little Background on the ning water to attract wildlife, mushroom Garden Conservancy logs, stone walls with pockets for growing small plants, solutions for completely Since its founding, the Garden Con- shaded properties, and various compost- servancy has been committed to saving ing options. and preserving America’s exceptional gardens for the education and enjoyment The funds will be used to support two Photo by Mark Klempner of the public. programs: farm education tours and edu- The garden of Hani Zaki and Lindsay Weightman. cational activities at Weavers Way Farm The Garden Conservancy was estab- at Awbury Arboretum, and programming lished in 1989 by Frank Cabot, the distin- private affairs, the life work of passion- base of visitors. Since 1995, Open Days at Saul Agricultural High School for stu- guished American gardener. In partnership ate, dedicated, and remarkably talented has provided behind-the-scenes access to dents who study urban agriculture through with individual garden owners, as well as gardeners, and that a select number of some of this country’s finest private gar- activities at the Weavers Way CSA. In public and private organizations, the Con- landscapes are capable of flourishing for dens, offering visitors the rare opportu- both cases, students learn about growing servancy provides the horticultural, tech- generations as public gardens to facilitate nity to spend time in beautiful spaces not vegetables, herbs, and flowers, from plant- nical, managerial, and financial expertise their long-term historic and aesthetic sig- normally available for public viewing. In ing seedlings to harvest and food prepara- needed to sustain these environments and nificance, as well as public visitation. 2010, more than 360 private gardens in 21 ensure long-term stewardship of natural tion. The Conservancy’s public education states were open for a very limited time assets so essential to the aesthetic and cul- The Garden Conservancy focuses and training programs build on the orga- to the public. Every year, over 75,000 en- tural life of our communities. thusiasts enjoy the opportunity to explore, onAd_051109.qxp inspiring the public about05/11/09 horticul- 9:34 PM Page 2 nization’s experience and understanding ture through beautiful gardens. Similarly, The Conservancy recognizes that of garden preservation. Its Open Days first-hand, these examples of outstanding through our farm and WWCP, Weavers exceptional gardens most often begin as program brings this message to a broad design and horticulture.

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The Weavers Way (WW) board recently ers in a neighborhood to create a vision 150 elders designed spent an evening learning about commu- and plan to address the needs of the entire to keep them living nity development corporations (CDC). So community. It often starts in an area where independently in their why is your board learning about com- there is disinvestment. CDCs improve fa- homes as long as pos- munity development corporations? Isn’t cilities and services, and leverage resourc- sible. Hispanic As- WW a cooperative? Yes, WW is a coop- es, which then attracts new residents and sociation of Contrac- erative, but we also part of a larger world. businesses.” Asociacion de Puertorrique- tors and Enterprises, a The board engages in ongoing education nos en Marcha (APM) is a prime example large CDC, partnered to learn what is going on in our city and of a larger CDC that is turning abandoned with Mercy Health the world. As leaders of the Co-op, it is Eastern North Philadelphia into a thriving Systems to create the important that we have an understand- and sustaining neighborhood. APM built Life Center. two hundred units of rental housing, 128 ing of the future and WW’s role in it. We Greening. Al- owner occupied townhouses, developed want to share that with you, our members, though many CDCs a supermarket, completed open space im- so we can get feedback and continue the have a greening provements, and is now working to bring dialogue. Learning about CDCs helps us component, the New new housing to long-vacant parcels ad- to think strategically about what is good Kensington Com- jacent to the North Philadelphia regional for our community, and possible opportu- munity Development nities in the future. CDCs have much in rail station. Corporation has been photo by Rick Sauer common with cooperatives, and are inte- Philadelphia has more than 50 CDCs, a trailblazer. Since gral partners in the growth of strong and big and small, in diverse neighborhoods Roxborough Development Corporation’s Ridge Avenue façade its founding in 1996, improvement livable communities in Philadelphia. fulfilling community needs across the city it has cleaned and CDCs are non-profit, tax-exempt or- such as: greened more than 300 West Oak Lane and other neighborhoods ganizations incorporated to provide pro- Veteran Housing. Impact Services parcels of land, made 156 lots into side within northwest Philadelphia. OARC grams, offer services, and engage in activ- Corp built Hancock Manor at 164-176 yards, transformed 15 trash-strewn vacant started out with a goal of revitalizing the ities that promote and support community W. Allegheny Ave., the only community lots into community gardens, and built the Ogontz Ave. corridor, where a WW store development. They are community-based based, non-profit transitional housing pro- NKCDC Garden Center. is now located, but it has grown by leaps and place-based in that they normally gram in the nation devoted exclusively to You do not have to roam far to find and bounds, and now works in a variety of serve a specific neighborhood or town. dual diagnosed (mental illness and drug CDCs working in Northwest Philadelphia. fields such as buying and renovating va- Depending on community needs, they can and alcohol dependent) homeless veter- Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corpora- cant homes, developing daycare facilities, engage in a variety of activities such as ans. tion (OARC) is a well-established CDC job training programs, education, com- housing production and repair, economic Economic Development. Mt. Airy that works to stimulate economic devel- development, facilities maintenance and opment and improve the quality of life in construction, education, social services, Revitalization Corporation transformed (continued on page 7) greening, neighborhood organizing and Wadsworth Ave. with public streetscape planning. improvements and private business in- vestment over the past three years. Rox- Rick Sauer, a former WW board borough Development Corporation re- Renew Your Spirit member and now Executive Director of cently renovated storefronts along Ridge Summit Presbyterian Church the Philadelphia Association of Com- Ave. munity Development Corporations, sees CDCs as the lifeblood that has revitalized Social Services. The Life Center— many neighborhoods in Philadelphia. “A Living Independently for Elders—pro- successful CDC works with the stakehold- vides medical and supportive services to

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Egg Recall Focus on Local great was the ability to search the pet been involved in the position of having to Much has changed at Weavers Way food products (only one or two items as execute the entire plan. I found the pro- and around the world in six years, and I “Why does the Co-op have organic I remember) and the customers who pur- cess fascinating and very helpful. Today, have set a goal of completing a new strate- chicken feed for sale?” a customer asked chased these products. We were able to because of that process, we have expand- gic plan for the Co-op this year. If you are last month. I told her that we were trying call every member who purchased the ed The Shuttle, expanded our non-profit interested in participating, more informa- out a product line that people have been suspect product. (This is another reason to work, expanded our farming operations, tion will be coming later in the year, but asking for over the last few years. She was be a member of the Co-op; we can get in opened two stores, expanded benefits for right now you can forward your name to surprised to learn that there were many touch with you if there is a need.) staff, opened the Co-op to the public, in- me and let me know that you want to get households raising chickens as either pets Look for future classes on “How to creased our work with other co-op expan- involved. or for eggs. Only one or two households raise chickens in an urban environment.” sions, and focused our attention on local are raising them for meat or to sell. This purchasing. may come as news to many people, since the zoning code—I believe, but I could be Co-op Month wrong—does not allow for chickens to re- side in Philadelphia. October is co-op month. I am not sure Meadow Run Farm In September, the nation experienced who declared this to be the time that we (continued from page 3) one of the largest egg recalls ever—a bil- celebrate co-ops, but there is so much go- lion eggs recalled due to a salmonella out- ing on in our community this month that it in the animals. when they’re recalled for salmonella The break. The suspect eggs came from the feels like every weekend is taken up with The second most important reason is trust and confidence local farms provide kind of large industrial production facili- events. their animals’ diet: Grass, lots of grass! is worth a dollar or two. Buying Meadow ties we are trying to put out of business: The first weekend offers the Morris Through careful rotation of the sheep, Run meats and eggs at Weavers Way is a you know, the type that have chickens Arboretum Fall Festival, followed the next cows, and chickens (two to four times a great way to support farmers like Philip lined up in cages allowing for no move- weekend with the farm festival at Weavers day!), Meadow Run maintains nutritious Landis and help promote responsible pro- ment for the chickens, no natural light, Way Farm at Awbury Arboretum’s Agri- and healthy pastures and animals. When it duction. You’re going to enjoy eating it clipped beaks, need I go further? As I read cultural Village and the Chestnut Hill Fall comes to good meat, Philip says, “It’s all more, too. Look for Meadow Run pork about it in the New York Times, I thought for the Arts, which should attract thou- about the grass.” The diversity and quality and lamb in our well-hidden frozen meat about the eggs we sell and I took a deep sands of people to the avenue. Later on in the pastures keep the sheep and cows section, and look for their eggs in the top breath knowing that we do not have to in October, Weavers Way Chestnut Hill happily munching all day, and allows of the refrigerated meat case. worry about this issue. will have a full-day festival to celebrate them to put on a good layer of fat without For those who are familiar with these There is no direct line between the Co-op Month. Last, do not forget to stop the addition of grain feed. The chickens premium products (and their premium Co-op starting to sell chicken feed and the in at the Summit Church BBQ on October mostly eat grasshoppers and other bugs in prices!) you’ll be pleased to know we’re .. recent outbreak. We do encourage you all 30 If you have never tasted the BBQ at the field, with a supplement of corn laying teaming up with our other stores to start to raise some food, buy locally, support Summit, you are in for a real Texas BBQ mash (Philip’s brother-in-law is actually a whole hog sharing program. This will local producers, and have a few chickens treat. Who knew that Summit was one of growing some corn for chicken feed this mean a wider selection of excellent pork around. the best churches for BBQ? year). This carotene-rich diet gives their products (like pork cubes, shoulder roasts, yolks a deep orange hue and delicious fla- hocks, etc.) and a substantial lowering of Over the last few years we have had vor. The pigs eat a different diet of locally prices across the board. Now’s a great time major recalls of poultry, eggs, products Strategic Planning grown grains and loads of local vegetable to try Meadow Run products for yourself! made in China, scallions, spinach, pet scraps, apples and whatever else is plen- If you have special requests (fresh hams, food, and some other smaller recalls. I Six years ago, the board, staff, and se- tiful and good. The bottom line is, their fat-back, lard, etc.) please contact the remember pulling a few products that lected members began to meet and work animals that are treated well and fed high Meat, Fish and Poultry Dept and ask for contained peanut products. I also remem- on a long-term strategic plan. I was new quality forage have less impact on the en- Dale or Noel.” ber the pet food recall that required us to to the Co-op at the time. I had worked on vironment and just taste better. contact our members who purchased any strategic plans with very large companies Special thanks this month to Philip products that were suspect. What was as a staff/management person. I had never Watching the hens freely pecking Landis and family. See you next time about in the pasture made me wonder why with a new seafood-centric article. Happy most people would rather buy a flavor- cooking less, not-fresh egg from a factory farm for ~ [email protected] a couple dollars less, then express shock

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As many of you have heard, the City of Corks – natural and plastic. mercial real estate acquisition, develop- system and the Philadelphia Green 2015 Philadelphia is now collecting all recy- Household batteries – We pay to ment and leasing, and arts and culture. Open Space Plan is promoting their use as clable plastics numbered 1 through 7. This recycle these heavy items at the highest Mt. Airy USA has been involved in open space. WW may be able to build on includes #5 plastics, which the Weavers regulatory standards and must therefore many different facets of revitalization in- its Farms/CSA experience to partner and Way Environment Committee has been charge $2 per lb to cover our costs. We cluding housing counseling for first-time provide technical assistance to expand ac- collecting and recycling on the third Sat- will have a scale homebuyers, residential and commercial cess to fresh food through the use of these urday of the month available at the col- rehab and sale, summer youth employ- reclaimed vacant lands. over the last two Next collection is Saturday, lection. ment and small business assistance. Its Planning for Carpenter/Greene Com- years. We are in the Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. current Streetscape Improvement Project mercial Area. WW is a significant prop- process of consider- Egg cartons – is transforming the Mt. Airy business cor- erty owner in this area. WW may want to ing how to respond Garage at 542 Carpenter Lane paper, plastic & sty- ridor along Germantown Ave. engage the broader community in plan- to this new situa- (across from the Mt. Airy rofoam. These are ning for this area. WW can use its upgrad- tion. Weavers Way Co-op) collected by a local Philadelphia is fortunate to have the farmer who sup- Philadelphia Association of Community ed store and recent investments as anchor For now, we plies Weavers Way. Development Corporations (PACDC) to to leverage further improvements that re- have decided to help build, nurture, and strengthen CDCs spond to community needs. continue with monthly collections on the Plastic yogurt in Philly. PACDC does this through advo- Supporting Co-op Model and Entre- third Saturday of each month, focusing containers – nesting containers only. We cacy, policy development, and technical preneurs. WW can continue providing on collecting difficult-to-recycle items send these #5 plastics to Trenton-based assistance. Executive Director Rick Sauer assistance to emerging Co-ops, make con- that will be reused (this is preferable) or TerraCycle, where they are repurposed points to PACDC policy initiatives that nections to non-food Co-ops, and support recycled locally. For the moment we are and resold. They are not subjected to the have resulted in more than $135 million other entrepreneurs (e.g., incubator mod- continuing to accept #5 plastics from resi- processing required for recycling. in new funds for affordable housing and els like a food preparation kitchen for food dents outside the city, but we encourage Used Brita filters – Let them air dry neighborhood economic development. makers). Philadelphia residents to recycle their #5 for several days to make sure they are “One of our most successful campaigns plastics through the City’s curbside pro- While WW has not taken on any of completely dry. to date, the Philadelphia Housing Trust gram. these projects in a comprehensive way, Stay tuned as the complex world of Fund, raised more than $53 million since the Co-op has done bits and pieces, such Starting with the September collec- recycling, and our response to it, contin- September 2005, expanding housing op- as helping to support other co-op devel- tion, we will accept the following: ues to evolve. We’ll keep you posted! portunity for more than 4,000 Philadelphia opment and partnering with groups to families.” Another initiative of PACDC is encourage urban agriculture. However, it the CDC Tax Credit Program, which has might be good to think about more expan- Community provided $30 million in new funding for sive possibilities in the future. Although neighborhood economic development. WW is not a CDC, it can be proactive in Acupuncture In addition, PACDC provides invaluable addressing the needs of the community technical assistance to get several CDCs that are consistent with Weavers Way’s of Mt Airy (CAMA) off the ground and through difficult peri- mission and ends policy. ods. CDCs and cooperatives are allies in Now that we know what is going on their mission of meeting the needs of com- Sliding Scale: $30-$45 with CDCs in the city, what kind of op- munity members, building cooperative portunities might exist for WW? While communities, and creating more collec- meeting with the WW board, Rick Sauer tive economies. And it is nice to know that 6782 Germantown Ave tossed out a few ideas to think about in a both CDCs and Co-ops are in a growth (parking behind fire station on Carpenter Lane after 4pm) visioning sort of way: mode in Philadelphia. 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We are excited to let you know that our appear on packaging, and it’s time to cel- National Co-op Month celebrations this ebrate!” What Does GMO Mean? month will include participation in the first Although Weavers Way has no offi- ever Non-GMO Month! The goal of Non- cial policy on stocking GMO foods, both GMO = Genetically Modified Organism. Other terms include “GE,” for GMO Month is to empower consumers to our Mission Statement and Product Phi- genetically engineered. GMOs have been created in a laboratory using be more aware about genetically modified losophy Statement (see www.weaversway. gene-splicing biotechnology. This process allows scientists to create organisms (GMOs), the Non-GMO Proj- coop) include language supporting envi- combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur ect, and to support the long-term avail- ronmentally sound, non-environmentally in nature or through traditional crossbreeding. The process is haphazard, ability of non-GMO food and ingredients. adverse purchasing efforts. Most environ- and can lead to unintended and uncontrolled changes in the organism’s A highlight of the month, 10.10.10, or mental supporters recognize GMO foods DNA. Non-GMO Day, is an event that encour- as damaging to a healthy eco-system. ages retailers to participate in educational and fundraising activities aimed at raising Before the introduction of the Non- The vast majority of GMOs on the market are bred for herbicide tolerance consumer awareness, while also raising GMO Project, North America had no third and insecticide production. Despite biotech industry messages to the funds for the project, a nonprofit organiza- party verification program to test products contrary, there are no GMOs available that have demonstrated increased tion. Weavers Way is supporting this effort for their GMO content; many manufac- yields, drought tolerance, nutritional superiority or any other consumer by donating five percent of all stores sales tures made non-GMO claims, but there benefits. At the same time, there is a growing body of peer-reviewed on this day. was no way for you, the consumer, to research linking GMO consumption with decreased fertility, allergies, know whether or not the claims were ac- abnormalities in organs and immune response, and more. Non-GMO Month and 10.10.10 are tually backed by third-party testing. Since very meaningful events for us to partici- the Product Verification Program (PVP) pate in, since one of the seven coopera- was started, thousands of products have In the EU, all products containing more than 0.9 percent GMO are legally tive principles is “training, education and been enrolled into the program, and hun- required to be labeled as such. Due to our own government’s lack of information.” We know that facts about dreds have already become verified and initiative with similar consumer protections, the Non-GMO Project was GMOs, and how to avoid them, is one of include the Non-GMO Project Verifica- created. If you are concerned about GMOs and would like to see more the critical pieces of information that you, tion Mark, or seal, on packaging. A com- research before feeding them to yourself and your family, you can now choose “Non-GMO Project Verified” products. Find out more at www. our member-owners, need and deserve. In plete list of participating products is avail- nongmoproject.org. fact, the Non-GMO Project was initially able on the Non-GMO Project’s website: started by retailers, and founding Board www.nongmoproject.org member and Executive Director Megan Westgate helped start the project from her While consumers remain skeptical according to the Grocery Manufacturers portunity to make informed choices when role as the Outreach Coordinator for the and often in the dark about GMOs, the Association, it has been nearly impossible it comes to GMOs. supply of GMO-laden foods and products Food Conspiracy Co-op in Tucson. “Food to make it out of the grocery store without For more information about Non- is increasing. According to the USDA, Conspiracy, like many co-ops, had a long- GMOs in your cart. But don’t give up hope GMO Month visit: http://www.nongmo- plantings of GM soybeans, corn, and standing commitment to providing non- just yet. The “Non-GMO Project Verified” project.org/consumers/non-gmo-month/. GMO food and products,” says Westgate. cotton this year are at all-time highs; 93 seal will, for the first time, give you an op- “Unfortunately, without a third-party non- percent of soybeans, 86 percent of corn, GMO verification system and consistent and 93 percent of the cotton planted in the labeling, this was nearly impossible. Four United States are GMO. And with as much years and a lot of technical work later, as 80 percent of processed foods in the Valley Green Co-op Apartment the Non-GMO Project seal is starting to country at risk for GMO contamination, Valley Greene Apartment is a cooperative venture (owned by the tenants), with shares purchased privately or from the co-op itself. All utilities and maintenance are included in a monthly fee. It is ideally situated adjacent to the Wissahickon Park and is within easy walking distance to shopping and public transit via SEPTA rail and buses. The apartments are spacious and well laid out with more than ample closet space. The bedrooms are large and airy. The bathroom is oversized for an apartment and includes a large vanity and mirror. A/C units are located in the wall in both the living area and bedroom. Located at 5720 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA One and two bedrooms are currently available. Contact Valley Greene at 215-844-7750 ask for Mildred SUMMIT CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Accepting applications for our Toddlers, Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten Classes and After School Program Office Space and Cubicles for Rent Register now open for S.A.C. 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Weavers Way Fall General The Fall General Mem- Membership Meeting will FALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING bership Meeting will be a time have something for everyone. Sunday, November 7, 2010 • 5:30-8 p.m. • Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St. to take stock of where we are, You can: Eat & Greet: 5:30-6 p.m. • Meeting: 6-8 p.m. • Approve Minutes from Spring 2010 General Membership Meeting and where we are going. The Board wants you, the owner- • Meet some of the 1,000 President’s Welcome & Report • General Manager’s Report members of the Co-op, to new members who have Speaker Katherine Gajewski, Director of Phila’s Office of Sustainability, “Greenworks Phila: Progress & Opportunities for Weavers Way” joined WW since the know of our many accomplish- Cake & Conversation spring of this year—an ments. A new store opened all-time record! with the sales exceeding our WW General Membership Meeting on with insulation, air-sealing, and cool most optimistic expectations. • Sample the delectable prepared Sunday, Nov. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m., roofs. Our farms had a bountiful season. Com- foods from our new store in Chest- at Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 • Double the number of low- and high- munity Education programs are reaching nut Hill. It has been the talk of the Greene St., in Mt. Airy. skill green jobs. more and more people. We’re helping to town, and now you can find out why. Helping us to look at the larger pic- How has Philadelphia done during boost urban farm production by our par- • Find out how our Co-op has been ture in Philadelphia will be Katherine the first year of Greenworks? You may ticipation in the USDA-funded Commu- doing during this incredible period Gajewski, Philadelphia’s Director of have noticed the new bike lanes, the Big nity Growers Alliance. New Co-ops are of growth and transition (better than Sustainability, who will talk about Green- Belly solar trash receptacles with attached sprouting up all around the region. So, if you think!) Can we hope for more? works Philadelphia, progress during its recycling bins, or the 260 hybrid Septa you haven’t noticed, a lot has been going • Learn about our Co-op’s Ends and first year, and opportunities for WW. Re- buses that are now on the streets. Kath- on around Weavers Way these days. how all the parts of WW are work- leased in the spring of 2009, Greenworks erine Gajewski is thrilled with the mo- But don’t worry—there won’t be a lot ing each and every day to fulfill our Philadelphia is a plan that sets 15 specific mentum Greenworks has generated. “In of boring reports. We will have an inter- goals – A cooperative work in prog- targets for improving our city’s environ- our first year of implementation, we’ve active presentation on how our many ac- ress. ment, reducing our energy use, creating been recognized at the national level for tivities are meeting our ends. You’ve heard jobs and enhancing our quality of life. the progress that we’ve made, receiving of the WW’s Ends before—another word • Hear Katherine Gajewski talk about Some targeted areas that will be of inter- Greenworks Philadelphia—is Phil- an award from the U.S. Chamber of Com- for Goals—but how do they really relate est to WW members include: merce for being America’s top sustain- to our day-to-day operations. As a Co-op, adelphia really headed to be the • Bring local food within 10 minutes able city. Earlier this year, Philadelphia we are more than just a grocery store. We greenest city in the USA? of 75 percent of residents. was awarded a $25 million grant from the have seven Ends that reach into areas such Weaver’s Way Shuttle Advertisement Four for Rhino Chiropractic: • Top it off with cake and conversa- Department of Energy to invest in energy as building a thriving and sustainable local tion, but don’t talk with your mouth • Increase tree coverage toward 30 percent in all neighborhoods. efficiency and conservation—one of only economy, access to high quality food, col- full. 25 recipients across the country. In the laboration with community organizations, • Retrofit 15 percent of housing stock We look forward to seeing you at the coming year, we will focus on increasing and protecting the local environment. 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Farmer and food writer Tom Philpott also has a long history in Philadelphia. of ethnic groups, for social integration as ‘privileged kids’ who get a disproportion- recently wrote an inspiring article entitled In 1897, the Vacant Lot Cultivation As- well.” ate percentage of the attention, support, “The History of Urban Agriculture Should sociation was founded with the intent of While this is still true to a certain and credit for a series of activities and ac- Inspire Its Future” on Grist.org, an envi- promoting land access, youth involve- extent, the new poster child of the urban tions that far precedes us, work that has ronmental news website. I urge you all to ment in gardening, and fostering market agriculture movement is young and, more been done outstandingly well by others read this informative and interesting piece. gardening. Throughout the 1900s, com- often than not, white. The ‘new’ garden- for a very long time. He traces the surprisingly deep roots of munity gardens in Philadelphia fluctu- ers are growing heirloom tomatoes for agriculture in cities, from 19th century ated in popularity, with spikes in times of personal use, or choosing careers in ur- Sources: dairy farms in New York City to the rise in economic hardship or war. Urban garden- ban agriculture as conduits for living out the 1970s of community gardens in post- ing really took off in the 1970s, spurred personal politics of localism and ground- Levine, Adam. “A Brief History of the industrial Detroit. Philpott is enthusiastic by deindustrialization’s effects on both up change. While there is nothing wrong Overbrook Neighborhood of Philadel- about the current popularity of urban food the availability of jobs and the density of with these trends in and of themselves, I phia, focusing on Changes in the Natu- production and its roots. “In trendy neigh- neighborhoods. Gardening was well fund- find myself troubled at times. Asking why ral Landscape.” JASTECH Develop- borhoods from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, ed and supported by programs through there is so much attention paid to urban ment Services. 2005. to San Francisco’s Mission district, urban organizations like the Pennsylvania Horti- gardening now, despite its long, rich his- http://www.phillyh2o.org/backpages/ youth are nurturing vegetables in window cultural Society and the Penn State Coop- tory is important. While perhaps uninten- OverbrookHistory.htm sills, fire escapes, and roofs,” he explains. erative Extension. This support peaked in tional, obscuring the history of this work Philpott, Tom. “The History of Urban “But growing food in the city isn’t just the the 1970s, then suffered a sharp decline in by the working class and people of color Agriculture Should Inspire its Future.” province of privileged youth—in fact, the the late 1990s and early 2000s. is unfortunate and seems unfair. I do not 3 August 2010. www.grist.org recent craze for urban agriculture started As detailed in Philpott’s article for mean to suggest that all the people pres- Vitiello, Domenic and Nairn, Michael. in decidedly unhip neighborhoods.” Grist.org, and evidenced by increased in- ently involved in urban gardening are Community Gardening in Philadel- Like the cities mentioned in Phil- stitutional support, media coverage, and white, nor do I mean to suggest that those phia: 2008 Harvest Report. Penn Plan- pott’s article, Philadelphia has a rich his- empirical data, urban gardening is un- of us who are white should not be excited ning and Urban Studies, University of tory of food production that often goes dergoing a new renaissance. As Philpott about growing our own food. However, I Pennsylvania. 2009. unacknowledged in the current excite- explains, this “hip” new trend is not new. do think it is important to recognize that ment around burgeoning urban agricul- However, the face of the urban gardening these ‘new’ trends in food politics—or- ture. When William Penn originally con- movement has changed. As the histori- ganic food, raising chickens, growing ceptualized the city of Philadelphia, he cal trends illustrate, growing food in ur- vegetables—are, in fact quite old. Further- imagined it as “a greene Country Towne, ban areas has traditionally been based on more, I recognize that these concepts have Full Time Driver Wanted which will never be burnt, and allways be need, evidenced by its correspondence to often reached the consciousness of the Valid Driver’s license required. wholesome.” Although shipping and in- times of economic hardship, and cultural mainstream only when adopted by upper- Industrial Street Sweeper Equipment dustry quickly began to dominate the agri- preservation; in the Philadelphia Harvest middle class, young, white people. Commercial Driving Experience a Plus cultural roots of the city’s economy, farms Report, Vitiello and Nairn explain, “The For the urban agriculture and food and agriculture remained in Philadelphia. majority of community gardeners in the movement to grow, we must acknowl- Must have two years driving experience and be able to lift 50 pounds. Beyond 40th Street, West Philadelphia re- 1970s, 80s, and 90s came to Philadel- edge, learn from, and continue to support tained a primarily agricultural character phia in the Second Great Migration of the work happening by all people in all Mail resumes to:1536 E. Haines St., throughout the 19th century, with farms African Americans after World War Two, areas of our city—not just the ‘trendy’ Philadelphia, PA 19126, or email to the contemporaneous Great Migration of remaining farther west even throughout neighborhoods, or when practiced by [email protected] the 1900s (http://www.phillyh2o.org/ Puerto Ricans, and the Southeast Asian backpages/ OverbrookHistory.htm). migrations following the Vietnam War. Besides large farms existing within Gardening offered opportunities for a the city limits, small-plot urban garden- combination of cultural preservation and, ing, for both subsistence and marketing, especially where gardens involved a mix

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12 The Shuttle October 2010 Vandana Shiva at the Academy of Natural Sciences by Sandra Folzer, Weavers Way Environment Commitee

In case you missed Vandana Shiva’s lec- India. Farmers were not given a choice by began producing pes- ture this summer at the Academy of Natu- Cargil, which was illegal. The U.S. said ticides. She recalls the ral Science, I will try to summarize. It was India couldn’t get wheat without taking 1984 leakage of 40 too good to miss. part in the Green Revolution. Genetically tons of toxic gas from Vandana Shiva, from India, is a phi- modified (GMO) seeds were used along a Union Carbide pes- losopher, environmental activist, eco- with fertilizers and toxic chemicals. They ticide plant in Bhopal, feminist, and author of several books. Her claimed it was a way of increasing food which killed 25,000 Ph.D. thesis was entitled “Hidden Vari- production. However, the Union of Con- people and injured an ables and Locality in Quantum Theory.” cerned Scientists claim this was wrong estimated 500,000, the Among numerous awards she has re- as they simply planted more acreage to largest industrial acci- ceived is the Right Livelihood Award, also increase their yield. In fact, a study under- dent in history. Shiva known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” taken by the United Nations showed that calls it a “massive cor- for placing women and ecology at the organic agriculture produces more and porate genocide.” heart of modern development discourse. better food at lower cost than either chem- No wonder Shiva ical agriculture or GMO’s. In Punjab, is concerned about the Shiva’s core message was that “Di- farmers were prosperous before the Green versity is the keystone of a balanced en- planet’s diversity as Revolution, which ultimately destroyed five giant corporations photo courtesy of the Academy of Natural Sciences vironment,” referring to diversification of 70 percent of the land and water. The best control most of our Vandana Shiva our food production as well as diversifica- farmers use indigenous methods, as GMO tion of cultures. She claims that “mono- seeds. Since these com- crops use more water and produce more panies cannot patent or- culture is a threat to the planet,” meaning toxins and little nutrition. Now in Punjab that those in power, represented by corpo- dinary seeds, they created GMO’s, which With colonization came the belief that there is a “cancer train” that travels every they own and patent. This type of owner- white people were superior. Now the only rations, organize food production accord- day to Rajisthan for cancer treatments, ing to their needs and profit, not according ship was never decided in a democratic citizens that count are corporations, which bringing residents who were sickened by manner, but continues through precedent. disenfranchise the rest of humanity. They to the needs of all humans on the planet. exposure to the chemicals. For example, the rain forest is cut to serve Once corporations play around with the control our water and land. Social justice this monoculture so that grains and live- Now, 54.8 million acres are filled genes in a plant, they claim to own it and is not addressed if we don’t accept that all stock replace the natural environment. In with super weeds, the result of these spe- farmers must pay royalties. This is the rea- creatures on the earth have intrinsic worth. 1981, women in the Himalayas hugged cialized GMO seeds, which cause plants son we have so many Genetically Modi- At present, one billion people lack basics the trees to stop the destruction. They un- to become resistant to pesticides. Another fied Seeds. like food and clean water and another two derstood how trees sustain our soil, water effect is that 40 percent of greenhouse The cost of seeds is now prohibitive billion suffer from diseases from lack of and air. But the monoculture sees the nat- gas is from food production when carbon for farmers. Where a cotton seed used to food and water. ural forest as nonproductive. Everything is not returned to the soil in the form of be free if one kept seeds from the year be- Shiva believes we need “earth democ- but profitable crops are weeds; there is no compost. fore, or five rubles if purchased, the price racy,” in which all people are equal and appreciation of the need for a diversity of Shiva explained that, after World War has increased to 3,000 rubles or 60 per- corporations are not allowed to get away plants. II, when poison was no longer needed for cent of a farmer’s income. More and more with crimes against people and the planet. In 1984, the “Green Revolution,” a warfare, the poison industry was bailed farmers are losing their farms because of Without it, she fears we could become ex- misnomer, was introduced in Punjab in out by the agrochemical industry, which debt. As a result, 200,000 farmers in In- tinct. We need to think of ourselves as citi- dia have committed suicide since 1997, zens of the world, one earth family. according to government figures. Mean- To hear Vandana’s talk, go to www. while corporations like Monsanto, the ansp.org/environmental/2010/07/video- largest producer of seeds, are extremely follow-up-vandana-shiva/ profitable, $5 billion projected this year alone. The Cooperative Nursery School Hi! Hi! AT THE UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF GERMANTOWN OPEN HOUSE we’re October 7th 7:00p.m. I’mI’HmenHreyn…ry… 6503 Lincoln Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-5770 but most people know us as Leslie, “a magical place for early learning” Nancy, Gerald, Teri and Emily. We are alumni of C.W. Henry School in EmbossEd Mt. Airy and these are our children— lEathEr cEiling. all Henry students. nEw rEcEssEd lighting. We have fond memories of our school days. 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What isn’t being discussed in Congress, a hospitable environment for pathogenic companies now control over 80 percent of While many in the good food move- during the ongoing debate on the broken E. coli to breed. The new phenomenon of the country’s beef slaughter. Production ment have voiced strong concerns about federal food safety system, is the root feeding “distillers grains,” a byproduct of line speed-ups have made it even harder the pending legislation—it’s sorely need- cause of the most serious pathogenic out- the ethanol refining industry, is making to keep intestinal contents from landing in ed—corporate agribusiness, in pursuit of breaks in our food, the elephant (poop) in this risk even more grave. hamburger and meat on cutting tables. profit, is poisoning our children. the room. The current near-nationwide contam- All of these problems are further am- When Congress returns to Washing- The relatively new phenomena of na- ination in the egg supply can be directly plified by the scope of the industrial-scale ton, we have no doubt that food safety leg- tionwide pathogenic outbreaks, be they linked to industrial producers that con- food system. Now, a single contamination islation, which has languished for months, from salmonella or E. coli variants, are fine millions of birds, a product of mas- problem at a single national processing will get fast-tracked. In an election-year intimately tied to the fecal contamination sive, centralized breeding, in manure-rich facility, be it meat, eggs, spinach or pea- our politicians don’t want to be left with of our food supply and the intermingling henhouses, and feeding the birds a ration nut butter, can infect virtually the entire egg on their face. of millions of unhealthy animals. It’s one spiked with antibiotics. These are chick- country through their national distribution We only hope that Senators will se- of the best kept secrets in the modern live- ens that the McDonald family would like- model. riously consider not just passing com- stock industry. ly have slaughtered on the farm because As an antidote, consumers are vot- prehensive reform but incorporating an Mountains of manure are piling up they were “sickly.” ing with their pocketbooks by purchasing amendment sponsored by John Tester (D- at our nation’s mammoth, industrial-scale Thirteen corporations each have food they can trust. They are encouraging MT), a certified organic farmer himself, “factory farms.” Thousands of dairy cows more than five million laying hens, and a shift back towards a more decentralized, that will exempt the safest farms in our and tens of thousands of beef cattle are 192 companies have flocks of more than local and organic livestock production country—small, local direct marketers. concentrated on feedlots; hundreds of 75,000 birds. According to the indus- model. Witnessing the exponential growth We need to allocate our scarce, limited re- thousands, or even millions, of chickens try lobby group, United Egg Producers of farmers markets, community supported sources based on greatest risk. are confined in henhouses at a single loca- (UEP), this represents 95 percent of all farms, direct marketing and supermarket Farmers and ranchers milking 60 tion for the production of eggs and meat. the laying hens in the United States. UEP organics, a percentage of our population is cows, raising a few hundred head of beef, Livestock producing manure is noth- also states that “eggs on commercial egg- not waiting for government regulation to or free-ranging laying hens (many times ing new. But the epic scale of animal num- laying farms are never touched until they protect their families. these animals have names not numbers), bers at single locations and the incredible are handled by the food service operator The irony of the current debate on im- offer the only true competition to corpo- volumes of animal waste is a recipe for or consumer.” Obviously, their approach proving our federal food safety regulatory rate agribusinesses that dominate our food disaster. has been ineffective and their smoke- infrastructure, now centered in the Sen- production system. screen is not the straight poop. 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(continued from page 3) This muffin recipe calls for whole spelt flour, but white flour or a mixture of equal parts white and whole wheat pastry flours its, but my personal favorites are the dark can be used if you add a little more liquid. Likewise, white sugar can be used in place of the carbon-free. (Carbon-free is what I green, squat, bulbous varieties like but- use due to the fact that it’s suitable for vegetarians and vegans). There are all sorts of other varieties of these muffins that can be tercup and kabocha. They have a deep made by exchanging different ingredients for the cranberries and walnuts. A few examples are chocolate chips, apples, pears, other orange, dense flesh that makes a wonder- nuts, other berries, and so on. Be creative: it’s fun! ful comfort food. The skin of these types is also tender when cooked, meaning you 2c. whole spelt flour 3/4 c. peeled, cooked, pureed squash (yes, you don’t have to peel them the way you might 3/4 c. carbon-free sugar (such as can used canned pumpkin or squash if you’re some other varieties. Not peeling them is Florida Crystals) short on time or patience) less work, it’s true, but it also provides a 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. vegetable oil, such as safflower, grape visual treat on your plate (or in your bowl) seed, sunflower, or canola 1 tsp. ground cinnamon with that deep green skin against dark 3/4 c. orange juice 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg orange flesh. Not to mention that it adds 3/4 c. nut milk, grain milk, or soy milk 1/2 tsp ground ginger more fiber to your meal. And really, aren’t 2 tsp. vanilla we happier, more pleasant people when 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries we have additional fiber in our diets? 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. chopped, toasted pecans With over twenty years of professional cooking and baking behind me, I can honestly tell you that I still give prepping Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups. (WW sells lovely unbleached muffin cup liners.) In a medium-sized bowl, winter squash my full attention. The firm combine all dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine all liquid ingredients. Stir cranberries and pecans into liquids. Add dry in- flesh is conducive to knife slippage but if gredients and mix just until combined. Over-mixing makes tough muffins. Divide batter evenly between muffin cups. They will be you work carefully and slowly you’ll be quite full.Bake 25 minutes. Rotate pan 180 degrees to ensure even baking. Bake another 20-25 minutes or until muffins are lightly just fine. The easiest route is to first cut or browned and centers spring back when lightly touched. scrape off any little brown warty-looking bits. (They’re natural and harmless, but not very tasty.) Cut off the stem, place the squash former-stem-side down (the flat Curried Red Lentil and Winter Squash Soup surface of the cut makes the squash more stable), and cut the squash in half. Scrape 1 c. red lentils 1 1/2 tsp. salt out the seeds and fibrous material inside 5 c. water 2 tsp. curry powder with a spoon. From here, it’s just a mat- 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. ground cumin ter of how you want to serve it. You can 1 medium onion 3/4 tsp. ground coriander slice it and steam it just until tender for a 2 medium carrots simple, eye-catching side dish, or dice and 1 (12 oz.) can coconut milk roast it with onions, garlic, salt, pepper, 1 medium kabocha or buttercup 1/2 bunch cilantro (optional for and olive oil for something a little more squash, about 3 lbs. (butternut can cilantro-haters) decadent. You can also use squash in any also be used, but should be peeled) number of things, from soups and stews to muffins and pies. Or stuff it and roast it Wash and drain the red lentils several times until rinse water is fairly clear. Put whole to create a spectacular centerpiece in a large saucepan on medium-high heat with 5 c. water. Bring to a boil and reduce at your Thanksgiving table. heat to low. Cook 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are dissolved. In a large soup pot, heat the oil on medium heat, then add onions and sauté until In case you’re not sure where to start, translucent. Add carrots and sauté for about three minutes. Add squash and salt and here are a couple of my favorite recipes. cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Add curry, cumin, and coriander, and cook, stirring constantly, for two to three minutes. Pour cooked lentils over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorch- ing. Remove from heat. Add coconut milk and cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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• Clean-Up Crew Weavers Way Taking Orders For Join us for Weavers Way First Volunteers from 7-8 get Co-op credit! • Just FOOD Summit Church BBQ Fundraiser • No Speeches and No Reason LIVE MUSIC Whole Brisket (7-8 Lbs.) $58 ½ Brisket $29 Jazz music Jam hosted by Mt. Airy’s own RICHARD Whole Rack of Ribs $28 ½ Rack of Ribs $14 Community Potluck Dinner DRUEDING on guitar Quart of Pulled Pork $16 Sunday October 24th ✪ Bring your instruments Bottle of BBQ Sauce $7 Summit Church Social Hall ✪ Bring FOOD to share Two Kinds of BBQ Sauce: 5-7 pm ✪ Bring your friends ✪ Traditional North Carolina Style Vinegar-Based Sauce for Pulled Pork and Ribs Meet your neighbors Ingredients: Vinegar, Wine, Worcestershire sauce, Mustard, Brown sugar, Ketchup, Salt, Pepper It is absolutely FREE East Texas/South Louisiana Style Tomato-Based Sauce for Brisket and Chicken Ingredients: Tomatoes, Onions, Celery, Green pepper, Garlic, Tomato paste, Vinegar, Molasses, Dried mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Lemon juice, Beef stock, Bacon bits, Considering Clean & Green Peppers, Salt, Seasonings Henry School? Work Party at Summit Presbyterian Church, located your barbecue, and you can do so through at Greene and Westview Streets, will be Weavers Way. (There may be leftovers by Kelly Tannen holding a barbecue fundraiser on Oct. 30 available, but don’t count on it; everything Vernon Park and 31 to benefit Summit’s capital cam- has sold out for the last several years.) Interested in learning more about the by Margaret Lenzi, Vice President, paign to make critically needed repairs to Pre-orders must be received no later than C.W. Henry School, a K-8 public school Weavers Way Board the tower and roof, and do major re-point- October 27. in Mt. Airy? ing of the buildings. This is a great cause There will be a Clean & Green Work After paying for your order, just save Considering Henry is a group of Party on Sunday, October 10, noon to 5 to help a great neighbor. Summit’s facili- your receipt and then pick up your order at current Henry School parents that meets ties are home to many local groups and p.m. at Vernon Park, Germantown Ave. at Summit on the day of the barbeque, Satur- throughout the academic year to provide Chelten Ave. We will weed, plant, mulch, events, including many held by Weavers day, Oct. 30, from 12 to 2 p.m. or from 4 to neighborhood families with more infor- Way. Almost as important, or even more trim, re-establish a compost area, paint 6 p.m.; Or the following day, Sunday, Oct. mation about the school and to help fami- park benches, and pick up trash. We will so, this is a chance to get some truly spe- 31 (times to be determined); or arrange lies make informed decisions about school cial barbecue. also have fun while we work. Entertain- to pick up your order later at the Co-op, choice. ment will be provided, including music, You are encouraged to pre-order where uncollected orders will be taken. Meetings are held at the home of a street theater, and singing. Everyone is Henry family and run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. invited, including children. Attendees are welcome to bring a small Sponsored locally by Neighbor- snack or beverage to share. Child care is hood Interfaith Movement and Friends not provided. of Vernon Park, this event is part of the Upcoming meetings include October 350.org global initiative to do something 7 at 7 p.m., 420 West Upsal Street with in your neighborhood to help deal with hosts the Scannell-Goodell Family and global warming. http://www.350.org/. On teachers from C.W. Henry, and Nov. 10 at 10/10/10, there will be thousands of work 7 p.m. at 1020 Livezey Lane, hosted by parties in more than 140 countries to show the Hackney Family. that we are serious about getting to work Subsequent meetings will be Dec. 7, on climate change. All you need to do is Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 7, and May 21. to show up, bring work gloves and garden tools, and help to maintain Vernon Park, a To RSVP for a meeting or for more green oasis in an urban landscape. information about Considering Henry, please email consideringhenry@gmail. For sign-up and further information: com. http://www.350.org/clean-green-work- party-vernon-park; or nimcleanand- [email protected].

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At the Commodore Barry Club 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 20 The Shuttle October 2010 Second Annual MALT Ball Scott Gordon, Jane Golden in by Jonna Naylor, MALT Executive Director MALT’s Fall Speaker Series The Mt. Airy Learning Tree is proud to the neighborhood and helping to main- present its Second MALT Ball! Back by tain the affordable prices on a vast array by Jonna Naylor, MALT Executive Director popular demand, the Fall MALT Ball is re- of classes. The Mt. Airy Learning Tree turning to the Commodore Barry Club on MALT has grown from 17 classes in (MALT) is thrilled to announce Friday, Oct. 29 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Learn the spring of 1981, to over 300 classes its annual fall speaker series en- how to salsa, cha cha, bop, and line dance today. During our fall, winter and spring titled Fantastic Philadelphians, from our beloved instructors Marck “Fla- terms, MALT offers classes in dancing presenting an inside look at co” Best, Debra Klingler, Miguel Castane- such as ballroom, Latin, salsa, and zydeco. two vital Philadelphia organiza- da, and Joanne Short from 7 to 9 p.m., fol- You can go for a walk through Laurel Hill tions. On Wednesday October lowed by an open dance floor. Tickets are Cemetery and meet the residents, gaze at 13 at 7 p.m. come hear Scott $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Call the stars and learn astronomy. Make music Gordon, founder and CEO of 215-843-6333 or purchase tickets online at by studying the guitar, harmonica, or uku- Mastery Charter Schools. On www.makethisourhome.org. There will be lele. Get your exercise through yoga, pi- Wednesday, November 10 at 7 light fare and a cash bar. The Commodore lates, swimming, tennis, rowing, or horse- p.m., Jane Golden, Executive Barry Club is located at 6815 Emlen Street manship. Make candles, soap, jewelry, Director of the City of Philadel- at Carpenter Lane, next to Septa’s Carpen- Halloween masks, or a fresh-water pearl phia Mural Arts Program will photo © Shea Roggio ter Lane train station. All proceeds go to necklace. Teach your dog good manners. speak. Both events take place Jane Golden, Executive Director of the City of the Make This Our Home Fund. Learn computer skills from our local pros. at Hagen Hall Gym, Lutheran Philadelphia Mural Arts Program The former Walter O. Thomas Phar- Theological Seminary, 7301 The first MALT Ball in the spring at- You will have a unique opportunity to macy, located at Greene and Hortter Germantown Avenue at Allens Lane. tracted 350 guests and raised over $4,000. meet and greet these two Fantastic Phila- Streets, has been MALT’s home since Come again to dance, eat, drink and party Mr. Gordon oversees seven formerly delphians before each talk at wine and July, 1999. By purchasing the building, while helping MALT Make This Our underperforming schools serving 4,000 cheese reception hosted and sponsored by MALT is confirming its commitment to Home! students. Under Gordon’s leadership, test Valley Green Bank. For $40 come hear scores have increased by more than 50 one speaker and attend one reception or points per subject, and violent incidents for $75 hear both speakers and attend both have decreased by 80 percent since 2001. receptions. All proceeds benefit MALT’s Over 85 percent of Mastery high school Make This Our Home campaign and both graduates enroll in higher education. speakers are generously donating their Under the dynamic leadership of Ex- time! “This is a wonderful opportunity for ecutive Director Jane Golden, the City of Valley Green Bank to support MALT and Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has cre- their extraordinary work and at the same ated 3,000 beautiful murals that grace our time bring to the community two outstand- city’s walls. Come and learn how these ing Philadelphians,” says Jay Goldstein, works of art began, how they breathe President and CEO of Valley Green Bank. life into communities, and why the City To register for individual speakers at of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has $19 each or to add the Valley Green Bank become an internationally sought after receptions, go to www.mtairylearningtree. model of urban development. org or call 215-843-6333.

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Seeking to eliminate ‘consumer confu- The CRA maintains that HFCS (what October is a happening month at the number of industries, companies, and in- sion’ industry launches TV commercials, it calls a “natural sweetener”) is not high Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment (for- stitutions, from carmakers to restaurants, online marketing campaign in fructose when compared with other merly known as the Senior Center, but universities to government. Craig New- The Corn Refiners Association common sweeteners, including table sug- we include everyone). On Friday Oct. 8, mark, Founder of Craigslist, said “What (CRA), in September petitioned the U.S. ar, honey and fruit juice concentrates. from 5:30 to 8 p.m., join us for the Open- Would Google Do? is an exceptional book Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to CRA said a survey conducted through ing of our Second Art Exhibit. The open- that captures the massive changes the in- allow manufacturers of high fructose corn its own independent research indicated ing is an opportunity to meet the artists at ternet is effecting in our culture, in market- syrup to call their product “corn sugar.” nearly 58 percent of respondents believed a fundraiser for the Center with sumptu- ing, and in advertising.” Jarvis also blogs The move comes as consumption of high fructose corn syrup has more fruc- ous hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks, about media and news at Buzzmachine. tose than other table sugar. ($25 for one, $40 for two). The artwork com. He is director of the interactive jour- HFCS sits at a 20-year low thanks to a To help push its message, CRA has will remain on display and for sale until nalism program at the City University of heightened public awareness about health launched two new commercials, which December. This exhibit features the paint- New York’s Graduate School of Journal- and obesity they say will try to alleviate shopper con- ings of Amy Morrissey, Barbara Rosin and ism. He is consulting editor and a partner The CRA largely blames the media fusion, showing people who say they now Debs Bleicher; the sculpture and photog- at Daylife, a news startup. He writes a for “confusing” Americans. understand that “whether it’s corn sugar or raphy of Elfie Harris; and the photography news media column for The Guardian and “A continuing series of inexact sci- cane sugar, your body can’t tell the differ- of Judy and Sol Levy. We look forward to is host of its Media Talk USA podcast. Jeff entific reports and inaccurate media ac- ence. Sugar is sugar.” seeing you there. Jarvis was creator and founding editor of counts about high fructose corn syrup There is also a new online marketing On Thursday, October 21, at Center Entertainment Weekly; Sunday editor and and matters of health and nutrition have campaign at http://www.cornsugar.com. on the Hill, at the rear of Chestnut Hill associate publisher of the New York Daily also increased consumer uncertainty,” the Presbyterian Church, the Center will pres- News; TV critic for TV Guide and People; CRA said. ent Jeff Jarvis, journalist, blogger and au- a columnist at the San Francisco Exam- thor of What Would Google Do? published iner; assistant city editor and reporter for by Collins Business, a division of Harper- the Chicago Tribune; and a reporter for Collins, in 2009. Jarvis examines the suc- Chicago Today. Want to Be a Part of History? cess of the fastest growing company in the For more information or to register ...or at least current events? history of the world, the one company that for these events, call 215-248-0180 or truly understands how to succeed in the email [email protected]. We’re thinking about organizing a bus (or buses?) Internet age, and applies those lessons to a to attend Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” October 30, in Washington D.C. Think you might be interested? Avenue Art & Framing Send an e-mail with the subject “Sanity” to [email protected] Your neighborhood shop for quality custom framing For more info, visit: www.rallytorestoresanity.com Open Tuesday through Friday 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 4.

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Equal Exchange has credited co-ops areas. The first round of the project, funded duction for the long term. Examples of vi- with building Fair Trade coffee and mak- Specialty coffee grown by small- by Equal Exchange and carried out by sionary collaborations like these are what ing the alternative trade system possible, scale farmers is inherently a more sustain- CESMACH, concluded in the summer of make cooperative Fair Trade so inspiring. by keeping farmers organized in devel- able form of agriculture than large scale 2010. It involved taking soil samples in The products we consume have the po- oping countries, and connecting them to plantations, but it, too, has felt the pres- the coffee communities of the co-op, to tential to produce something incredibly consumers through co-ops like Equal Ex- sure of the corporate race to the scientific analyze the nutrient profiles. Armed with powerful: to make farming communities change and their local food co-ops. This bottom. Regardless of our progress in the an overview of the health and deficiencies stronger, and to build a healthier planet. October, while we celebrate Co-op and last 20 years, small farmers are struggling of the soil in each community, Equal Ex- We have the ability to buy a pound of ex- Fair Trade Month, and consider the values to compete, and scrambling to maintain change and CESMACH are preparing to cellent coffee and make a direct invest- and successes of these two movements healthy, productive farms and soil. With- implement the next round of the project, ment in a brighter future. That is Small that are so intrinsically connected, Equal out the benefits of the three insidious sis- which will be funded through food co-op Farmers. Big Change. Exchange would like to push ourselves ters of modern chemical fertilizers (NPK) sales in October (see below). In honor of the co-ops that make these even further. The support and collabora- and carcinogenic pesticides, organic farm- The second phase of the project will transactions possible, Equal Exchange tion of co-ops is crucial to the future of ers are experiencing declining output and explore the potential to produce organic is raising money with our co-op partners organic coffee. soil exhaustion. Traditional fertilizer tech- fertilizer to meet the specific needs of each to invest in this inspiring initiative that Declining yields due to soil exhaus- niques like composting and mulching are community, using locally available, low- epitomizes the value of co-operatives. For tion and global warming are threatening falling short. cost inputs. The goal is to develop guide- each product sold to co-ops in the month specialty coffee production, and the live- Global warming—a global problem lines for composting (and other alternative of October, Equal Exchange will donate lihoods of thousands of farming commu- that disproportionately affects higher al- agricultural techniques) that individual 20 cents (up to $10,000) to the second nities that rely on it. Once charged with titudes and subtropical regions, exactly farmers can use. In the long run, the hope phase of a soil fertility project in southern making coffee cultivation economically where the majority of our coffee and ca- is to develop more centralized services for Mexico, spearheaded by the CESMACH viable for small-scale producers, Equal cao farmers operate—is exacerbating the soil improvement and progressive agri- co-operative. We hope that our efforts will Exchange now asks co-ops to support problem. Changing weather, rainfall and culture, such as a facility to manufacture not only result in higher yields and income those farmers in their efforts to adapt, in- temperature patterns are threatening cof- fertilizers for members (and potentially for the co-op members, but will also cre- novate and invest in the future of high- fee cultivation (and traditional agriculture, to sell locally). Not only are we excited ate healthier ecosystems in coffee farming quality, organic coffee. in general) around the world. The future of about the impact on small-scale, organic communities, and will build a sustainable The history of commercial farming in specialty coffee is perilous at best; organic coffee production in places like Chiapas, model for soil rehabilitation for all the co- Latin America (and in the United States) is production is threatened even further. Mexico, but for the overall agricultural ops with which we work. capacity in those communities: the ability one of extreme short-sightedness, environ- We at Equal Exchange, believe it is mental destruction and an ever-increasing to grow more food and more products to our responsibility to support our farmer sell locally and abroad, and develop scal- reliance on chemical and technological partners as they invest in modern, sustain- New Notary Public inputs. One need only look at the former able models for all our partners around the able agricultural methods and adapt to cli- world. Hours sugar plantations of northeast Brazil, now mate change. We know we cannot rely on deserts and agricultural wastelands, or the Monsanto or Cargill; big business cannot This October, the Equal Exchange destruction of local communities and eco- coffee you buy at your local food co-op Tuesday, Thursday and Friday solve these problems. With that in mind, 1 to 4 p.m. systems that banana cultivation led to in we have partnered with agronomists at is funding sustainable advances in agricul- Central America, to see that modern agri- the CESMACH co-operative, who ap- ture in Mexico, literally making the earth Only at Weavers Way Mt. Airy culture effectively raped the soil of nutri- proached Equal Exchange with a proposal richer and securing organic coffee pro- ents, destroyed local flora and fauna that for a soil fertility project in the communi- sustained the land, and nearly ended the ties in which they work. possibility of human existence in those

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(Norman) Paper is not nutri- Tell us in 50 words or less why being a working Again Sunflower Seed Butter. However, tious, but you can make it more nutritious member of Weavers Way is important to you. when I went to eat it I was very unpleas- by spreading some almond butter on it. The best responses will win a Weavers Way Logo antly surprised. It was sweet and had This is true for most non-food products. Fleece! (‘cuz they’re warm and fuzzy, salt! I’m surprised that wasn’t on the Paper is a good choice because it can be get it?) front label like all other nut butters and chewed and swallowed. I would avoid only in the small print on the side. There non-chewables like steel wool. Disclaim- Winners will be announced at the Fall General should be a little sign or, better yet, have er: I am not a nutritionist so eating advice Membership Meeting, November 7. the company correct this. 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It’s true that most they stack more efficiently on the shelf. anything please ask our deli staff and we refreshing than the raspberry version sweet onions—and the reds are sweet— If we get many complaints, we could will be happy to assist you! Thank you. and is a great cocktail mixer.” tend to be big. (Norman) If you store switch back. In the mean time, the old a cut onion in an airtight container it soba noodles (40 percent buckwheat) r: (Chris) Sorry, no room to add Straw- should last almost a week. Also, try one are available as a full-case preorder, a s: “The broccoli from Sunny Harvest al- berry Lemonade to our juice line at this of the produce-saver-type bags we sell case of 12 packages for $42.65. ways seems limp and yellow/brown. time. We do carry the Mango Lemon- upstairs. 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Magna Carta-type documents, democracy, CHESTNUT HILL charities, etc., but over time these things don’t last and people revert back to might makes right. Thinking like this, and then realizing that November has one theme, giving thanks, I’m thinking November needs an additional theme, which I pro- pose to be “I Could Care Less Month.” We should just admit our base nature of getting ahead at others’ (or the Earth’s) expense and take a month to celebrate this Saturday, October 23 Suggestions lovely aspect of human nature. Look for a democratically controlled, grass-roots 12 to 4 pm by Norman Weiss non-profit to form soon to publicize this Purchasing Manager campaign. Wonder what the Tea Party position will be? Greetings and thanks for writing. As usual, suggestions and responses may ling have been edited for brevity, clarity, and amp Suggestions & Responses: d s s well or comedy. An issue or two ago I wrote foo brands a as local vendo about how there was no such thing as • ral rs) (natu an “employee of the month” because a s: “Mike was so-o-o helpful to me. He’s a month cannot possess an employee (odd- wonderful employee.” ainting ly, no one has mentioned this insight to p r: (Chris) Glad to hear it. Thanks for writ- ace me since). This October turns out to be a • f ing. n decorating month with something that a month can mpki possess- themes. We have three themes in pu October: Co-op Month, Fair Trade Month s: “Could you have more gluten-free • and Non-GMO Month. All three themes items clearly labeled—one suggestion: are trying to call attention to their causes, Brown Rice Tortillas you have in Chest- A Great Time issues being noble things like treating nut Hill—I live in Germantown.” people fairly and promoting environmen- to Join! tal and human health. I say “why bother?” (continued on page 26) Special one-day-only incentives for new members include free Mt. Airy Chestnut Hill passes to Morris Arboretum and the Schuylkill Center for 559 Carpenter Lane, 215-843-2350 8424 Germantown Ave., Environmental Education, and Open Every Day 9 - 8 215-843-2350 Co-op Tote Bags! Monday-Saturday 7 - 8, Sunday 9 - 8 Supplies limited Ogontz 8424 Germantown Avenue 2129 72nd Ave., 215-276-0706 Follow us on Facebook Monday-Saturday 10 - 6 and Twitter What is Weavers Way Co-op? Welcome to Weavers Way Cooperative Association Weavers Way is a Food Co-op, a grocery store that is owned by its members—the people who shop We encourage all new or prospective members to attend an orientation meeting, here. where they can learn all about our co-op, our stores and our member work program. Because our owners are our shoppers, we don’t try If you have not already joined, you can do so at the meeting, and you will also learn more about Weavers Way and all that your co-op has to offer, including member to make a profit selling unhealthful food at high benefits and our Working Member program. prices. Instead, we sell the food our shoppers want us to sell—healthful, natural, and local foods, some grown and prepared Orientation dates are listed below and are also posted on our website at www.weaversway.coop. Mt. Airy meetings are held at 555 Carpenter Lane. right in our own neighborhoods. We buy local, we support fair trade, Chestnut Hill meetings take place at the Center for Enrichment, 8431 Germantown and we are committed to our community, because we are owned by our Avenue. Ogontz meetings are held in our Ogontz store, at 2129 72nd Ave. Reserva- community. The dollars you spend here stay here, either invested in the tions are suggested and will help us prepare. Please complete the form below and re- co-op and the community, or distributed right back to the members who turn it to any of our stores, so we will know which meeting you will attend. Meetings support us. last approximately forty-five minutes to an hour and will include a brief store tour. We look forward to seeing you there! Although we are owned by our members—and membership is Weavers Way Ogontz Store/West Oak Lane important to what we do—we are very much open to the public: 2129 72nd Ave. (intersection of Ogontz Ave., Walnut Lane & 72nd Ave.) everyone is welcome to shop, and everyone is welcome to join. Tuesday, October 12 @ 6:45 p.m. • Tuesday, November 9 @ 6:45 p.m You can learn more about Weavers Way at www.weaversway.coop, Weavers Way Co-op Offices/Mt. Airy contact Member Outreach Coordinator Ebony Debrest at outreach@ 555 W. Carpenter Lane weaversway.coop, or better yet, stop in for a Saturday, October 16 @ 10:45 a.m. • Saturday, November 20 @ 10:45 a.m. shop, or just to look around, at our stores in Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment/Chestnut Hill West Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and Chestnut Hill. 8431 Germantown Ave. (parking entrance on E. Highland Ave.) Tuesday, October 19 @ 6:45 p.m. • Tuesday, November 23 @ 6:45 p.m

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October Coffees of the Month Name ______Orientation Date ______

All Caffeine Coffees Address: ______$7.99/lb. City______State______Zip______All Decaf Coffees Phone number ______E-mail ______$9.99/lb. Please return this form to a cashier, mail to Weavers Way Co-op, Attn: Membership It’s Fair Trade month! Department, 559 Carpenter Lane, Phila. PA, 19119 or fax to 215-843-6945, Attn. Membership Department. You can also call 215-843-2350, ext. 118 or e-mail [email protected].