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News:FCLO Alert


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
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Vendors on Vacation this week

Bob from Bradbury Honey and Mark from Southern Essentials will be on vacation this week. They will both be back on the market next week.

Carrell Farms and Buffalo Gal was on vacation and is back on the market this week!

Green Pasture FCLO Alert

As you all know I’ve been a supporter of Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil products for many years. Last Saturday a study was released that gave me a lot of distress. A link to the study is here http://drkaayladaniel.com/hook-line-and-stinker-opt-in/
In a nutshell, tests were done and the oil was found to be rancid and not Artic Cod but Alaskan Pollack (in the cod family but a less expensive fish used commercially in products such as fish sticks and imitation crab).

There are always at least two sides to every story so I awaited Dave Wetzel’s (Green Pasture owner) response that was released on Monday. Click here to see response http://www.greenpasture.org/utility/showarticle/?eid=4186&usid=d5348b9f776164425b6bbf8ebf0556bc&objectID=9336

I will tell you all that this year I have personally had some trouble getting the FCLO to go down. I’ve been thinking that maybe my taste buds are changing as I’m getting older but now I’m wondering if it’s my body telling something is not right. I’m hoping it’s just old age.. My family and I have seen some remarkable benefits in the past from this product and I know many of you have too. I want you all to have as much information as possible to make an informed decision.

As for me, right now, a seed of doubt has definitely been placed in my mind and I am holding off consuming or giving this product to my family. I will never recommend a product that I would not personally give to my own family. In the meantime, we will no longer have a group buy for Green Pasture until it is clear what the truth is. Weston A Price Foundation is currently investigating the allegations and I am confident that the truth will come out!

I will keep you posted as more information is released in the upcoming weeks.

Here are also some links to what others are saying to help you make an informed decision:

http://chriskresser.com/important-update-on-cod-liver-oil/?mc_cid=2b07d2d8d4&mc_eid=e82f67e4ef

http://healthimpactnews.com/2015/report-fermented-cod-liver-oil-a-fraud/

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/response-to-dr-daniels-report-on-fermented-cod-liver-oil/

Market News

My Daily Bread is on the Market this week!
My Daily Bread will be listing their items every other week. Feel free to double up on items that you would purchase weekly. Breads, tortillas, muffins, and other items freeze well. Stock up!

Wilderness Family Naturals
If you ordered group buy items (coconut oils, nuts, cacao, etc), your items will be available for pick up this Tuesday 9/1

REMINDER:Pick Up ends at 6:30 on Tuesdays (repeat)
Just a reminder pick up ends on Tuesday at 6:30pm sharp! I have to have the warehouse locked up and ready to take my daughter to practice so please show up a little before 6:30 at the latest. Thank you all for your support!

Mountain Fresh Creamery (repeat)
We will no longer have Mountain Fresh Creamery on the market. The supplemental feed they give their cows contains GMOs. I am currently looking for a new dairy to provide us low temp pasteurized milk. I will keep you all updated. In the meantime, please consider Cedar Rock Dairy and Lil Tots Estate.

Volunteers Needed

Please volunteer if you can. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

WE NEED 4 VOLUNTEERS THIS TUESDAY!!

THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Chuck, Stephanie, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

September and October schedule is posted and sign up is available. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Sorghum – 9/4 – 9/6
Grass Fed Cheese – 9/18 – 9/20

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!

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