How to Avoid GMOs Research

How to buy foods in stores-

Certified organic products are not allowed to contain any GMOs.  Therefore, when you purchase products labeled “100% organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic ingredients,” all ingredients in these products are not allowed to be produced from GE ingredients (genetically engineered). For example, products labeled as “made with organic ingredients” only require 70% of the ingredients to be organic, but 100% must be non-GE.Companies may voluntarily label products as “non-GMO.” Some labels state “non-GMO” while others spell out “Made Without Genetically Modified Ingredients.” Some products limit their claim to only one particular “At-Risk” ingredient such as soy lecithin, listing it as “non-GMO.”

Local fresh produce-

Lancaster central market open Tuesday Friday Saturday

The green dragon market open Friday

Roots country market open Tuesday 

Chary hill orchards open every day except Sunday 

country barn market everyday

Growing your own food-

Start with a Small Space If you're a beginner gardener, start small. It's better to be thrilled by what you produce in a small garden than be frustrated by the time commitment a big one requires. A good size for a beginner's vegetable garden is 6x6 feet. Select up to five types of vegetables to grow, and plant a few of each type. Growing vegetables in containers is also a good way to start out. With them, you don't even need a yard; a sunny deck or balcony work fine.Grow What You Love to Eat What do you like to eat? Your answer will tell you what you should plant in your vegetable garden. Be Picky About Varieties Pay close attention to the description on the seed packet, tag, or label. Each variety of vegetable comes with certain characteristics. Some produce smaller plants ideal for containers or small gardens. Other varieties offer better disease resistance, improved yields, or better heat- or cold-tolerance. Start by choosing veggies you like to eat, then look into their sizes and care need. Think about how much you and your family will eat and how likely you are to freeze, can, or give away excess produce. Then be realistic about how many seeds or plants you need to put into the ground. Many beginners make the mistake of planting too much. Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squash keep providing throughout the season, so you may not need many plants to serve your needs. Other vegetables, such as carrots, radishes, and corn, can be harvested only once and then would need to be replanted. Successive Crops Planting both cool- and warm-weather vegetables will give you a harvest of vegetables and herbs continuously through the spring, summer, and fall. In early spring, grow lettuce, greens (such as arugula), peas, radishes, carrots, and broccoli. After you've harvested your cool-weather crops, plant hot-weather favorites, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and herbs. In fall, you can harvest potatoes, cabbage, and kale. Lots of Sunlight Is a Must Like all plants, vegetables need the sun to kick-start photosynthesis. The fastest-growing vegetables need full sun—at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day—without blockage from trees, shrubs, or fences. Think About Convenient Water Access The closer you can site your plot to a water source, the better. You'll need to be able to water frequently during the first few weeks after seeds germinate or seedlings are transplanted to help these fragile plants produce strong roots and stems. Once your plants are established, it's better to give your garden a long drink every few daysrather than a little sprinkle every day.  Start Plants in Rich Soil For the best harvest, your vegetable garden needs the best soil you can give it. You want soil that is dark, crumbly, and literally full of life.

sourcing non gmo seeds-

Eden brothers 

true leaf market

living seed company

natural pesticides-

• Vegetable Oil Spray
• Soap Spray
• Neem Oil Spray
• Diatomaceous Earth
• Garlic Spray
• Chile Pepper Spray
• Tomato Leaf Spray