Blog
Welcome to NCAP's blog: The Buzz! Here you'll find everything you ever wanted to know about the latest efforts to reduce pesticides, tips for finding effective alternatives, and what you can do to help create a safe world and protect the health of people and the environment.
Canola Hearing Jan. 23
The next public hearing on the proposed new canola rule is Wednesday, January 23rd, 9 am at the Salem Fairgrounds. read more...
Community Hero Award Launched
NCAP is now accepting nominations for the first-ever Community Hero Award. read more...
Organic Land Care Accreditation
Details for the upcoming accreditation course offered through Oregon Tilth. read more...
Pediatricians Call for IPM
Pediatricians agree: pesticides and kids don't mix. read more...
Boycott Looms for Labeling Opponents
Organic advocacy groups are initiating a boycott of brands that spent millions to defeat California's GMO labeling initiative. read more...
Funding Deadlines Approach for Organic Initiative
Want to receive funding for using on-farm conservation practices? Applications are due soon! read more...
Time for a Better Farm Bill
Tell Congress they need to produce an equitable, sustainable Farm Bill during the 2012 lame duck session. read more...
Stories from the Field: Breeding Seeds of Success
Due to Congressional inaction, the 2008 Farm Bill has expired without a new bill or extension to take its place. In the absence of a farm bill, numerous innovative programs that invest in sustainable agriculture systems are shut down and left without funding. read more...
A Healthy Harvest: Thanks for a Great Event!
Photos and recap from NCAP's 4th annual dinner and fundraiser. read more...
Residents Respond to Roadside Spraying
Momentum is building behind a campaign to stop spraying herbicides along roads in Jefferson County, WA. read more...
