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UIBHil]L[IU;J.LtlI,LiLQUIKIILliI II IIUIJILIIqgIIil, LUImILIIIUIIIL]N,IIIIPUL. NiL|ll,lJ - -  IA 140,LiLna, J JWI.II][:,IimInLLIUHI.LAtWILalLL .... 6B Wednesday, May 18, 2011 • NgLlllt  I £:lJ E h IJL Li ikl BMllllll lLIII ILU Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Top 10 reasons to buy local, organic food necessarily know what is im- ported versus what is domes- tic, but also because we trust that the Food and Drug Ad- ministration is doing its duty as it explains on its official website: "Imported food prod- ucts are subject to FDA in- spection when offered for ira- C-FORCE HEALTH AND FITNESS .............................. CHJcgNS'RifS ............................... port at U.S. ports of entry." Here's the bad news. USA Today went on to explain that, in 2007, only 1.3 percent of im- ported fish. vegetables, fruit and other foods were inspect- ed. Actually, while imported foods have increased, the per- centage of FDA inspections has declined from 1.8 per- cent in 2003 to 1.3 percent in 2007 to 1.1 percent in 2008. And the super tragicaspect of those extremely few inspec- tions is that they regularly re- vealed that the imported foods were unfit for human con- sumption. For example, USA Today noted that in March 2007 alone, the FDA found po- tentially harmful elements like unsafe food coloring to pesticide contamination and salmonella in nearly 850 ship- ments of vegetables, fish, grains, nuts, oils and other imported foods. What is that saying for the other 88.7 per- cent f imported foods that are not inspected? To@dd insult to injury, just this ppst week Bloomberg News to figL Depat and g] abroa impot over 1 20 per reported that, according xes from the U.S. Labor tment, a sluggish dollar 'owing economies 1 pushed up the cost of ted food by 1.8 percent st month, with costs up cent from a year earlier, info@creators.com Q: Hello, Mr. Norris, a friend was telling me that im- ported foods could be more dangerous than domestic foods. Have any thoughts • about that? --Terry L. Flagstaff, Ariz. A: A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture re- ported that the number of farms in 1935 was 7 million, and today there are roughly only 1.9 million. Compare that to the grow- ing stats of the U.S. popu)a- tion for the same period:[from 127 million people in 1935 to 308 million people in 2010. The math is easy to figure. America has lost more than 5 million farms since 1935 and gained more than 181 million people. So where do we get the food to feed the increasing number of Americans? Answer: abroad and overseas. In 2007, USA Today reported that, unbeknownst to most in the United States, the average American consumes 260 pounds of imported foods yearly or roughly 13 percent of their annual diets. We consume that much not only because we don't the greatest annual increase since records began in 1977. This is one more extreme il- lustration of why we must take our health and fitness back into our own hands. For both nutrition and economic reasons, it's time to renew our commitment to buy U.S. local organic foods and frequent on- ly those grocers and restau- rants that do too. Here are my top 10 reasons to buy U.S. local organics, and the first two reasons I've al- ready given you: 10) Buying and consuming imported foods are leaving you more at risk-- like For- rest Gump and his box of chocolates, "never knowing what you're going to get." On the other hand, buying local produce increases adherence to U.S. proper produce proto- col and regulation. 9) The costs of imported foods (like fuels) are going up. 8) Buying imported foods is boosting other countries' cur- rencies and economies, while further crippling our own. Bloomberg further reported this past week that: "A weak- ening U.S. currency has also made imported goods more ex- pensive. The dollar fell 7.7 per- cent against a basket of major currencies from the beginning of the year to the end of April. ... The cost of goods from Chi- na rose 0.4 percent, while those from Japan were in- creased 0.3 percent. Goods from Latin America climbed 3.5 percent, and those from the European Union increased 0.8 percent. Prices of Canadi- an imports rose 2.4 percent, and goods from Mexico ad- vanced 2.5 percent." 7) Buying U.S. foods not on- ly supports local merchants but also rebuilds the U,S. economy. 6) Buying from local farm- ers (roadside stands and mar- kets) builds up farming com- munities. 5) Buying local produce pro- vides fresher fruits and veg- etables. According to fruitroutes.org, the average produce travels 1,300 miles from farm to table. And if coming from abroad and over- seas, it can be thousands of miles more and, hence, take much longer in transit. 4) Buy local, and go green. Buying imported produce and foods includes supporting their extended shipment and increased emssmns and shp- ping supplies in getting to us. 3) Buy local, save farmland, and stop creeping concrete. According to the Environmen- tal Protection Agency's own website, "Some 3,000 acres of productive farmland are lost to development each day in this country." 2) Buy local, and hold back glohal governance regulations fron infiltrating U.S. domes- tic fi od policies and freedoms. ThL, past week, the Alliance for  atural Health expressed the r atural health communi- ty's (:oncern about the growth and q werreach of the United Nati,)n's Codex Alimentarius Commission and its guide- lines. Far more than a trade and safety commission, its universal codes of food con- duct are infiltrating the corri- dors of government and even being enacted into laws over- seas. Though international in- fluence is currently prohibit- ed by U.S. foot] policy, global governance is a slippery slope. By diminishing the sup- ply and demand of imported foods, we diminish the needs and greed of global gover- nance agencies. 1) Buying local and organic is better for you (of course). Less tampering and pesticides, and fresher quality provide better taste and more vitamins. One last admonition: Don't just assume your local gro- cery store has produce that is domestically purchased. Ask department managers (includ- ing fish and meat) about the geographical origins of partic- ular foods. And, when you go to restaurants, even by coastal waters, ask where their food Lots of 'Buddies' in need of homes TALE S FROM THE 'HELTER PLUM S COUNTY ANIM/L SHELTER 28 -3673 i i I For those c fyou who don't [P' lln "d'lmdw[['/dtlh I haveInternel or haven't been a Ik,,,aa F'IWI .Vali131,.lgIw I in to visit the animals lately I 15680 t4ain St. on I Ny 89, Crescent Mills [ thoughtIwolfldtell,0uabout ,- i_ • , -- .... I some of the d)gs currently rorel n  uome$IiC er₯1ce ! ! g [ housed at 201Mill Creek F(oad  Specializin in German " I in Quincy. , gi,7 and Japanese vehicles, i Heather is. spayed 2-year- '[[ "Over 30 years of experience" ] old English p)inter who came  ASE C.rtified | from a breedr/owner. She is i[ . " [ extremely sh ’ and under so-  P.O. Box 52  work 530-284-1080 [ cialized and vill need confi- v_ . Crescent Mills 95934 cell 530-386-4320 [ dent and quiet owners.There; IN Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw, 23 00occ. • • 2 cycle engine  lrdmmer • Only 11,2 IbS. • 20" bar r • 25 cc. • 1.1 hp. • 2 cycle engine > ,:,,, • Lifetime drive :' H, and ignit  ......... "  • Only 9 Ibs. *'.z,. ] • 60 cc. • 3.7 hp. • 2 cycle engine • Only 12.8 Ibs. • 24" professional bar Chainsaw • 68 cc. • 4.9 hp. I • 2 cycle engine • 14.9 Ibs. • 28" professional bar is no aggressmn in this girl and she is friendly and loving, but will be a project of love to bring to full potential. We have two Buddy dogs. Buddy No. 1 is a neutered male who is used to being in and outdoors. According to his previous owners he is good with children, housebro- ken, protective without ag- gression, good with other non- aggressive dogs, will chase cats if outside only, is good in the house and is basically a very good dog. He is not a chewer or digger and-is very playful and athletic. He s a young adult around 2 years old. Very pretty dog. Buddy No. 2 is a working stock dog. He is very sweet, good with children, has no ag- gressive tendencies and s housebroken. He is also good with all dogs and has lots of energy. He is a stock dogcross, McNab and something else, and has lots of herding in- stincts. With training in an un- derstanding home, he might be a fantastic working dog. He is neutered and young. McGruff is only about 1 year old, playful and ready for adventure, but is sweet and loving at the same time. He wold be a great family dog! He does not like to be left alone outside and will jump 6- foot fences to be with his peo- ple (in our case the staff and volunteers). He does not run away, but runs to whoever is around. He is a real doll with a gorgeous black.coat with golden highlights. He is not neutered, but Friends may be able to help with those costs. Bruno is a real gentleman. He is 9 years old, neutered, current on vaccinations, is good with kids and other dogs and cats, has no aggression, s housebroken and doesn't chew or dig. His former own- er says, "He is loving and gen- tle and would be your best friend." He is a really nice old- er dog that doesn't deserve to bein a kennel. Red is a Queensland heeler, . about 3 years old -- a chubby neutered male. He is good with other dogs and seems to be OK with cats too. He is a real char- acter lots of personality and loves to be with people. Tent• is a small terri- er/dachshund cross and is. adorable. He is loving and gentle seeksattention. He and his pal, Ranger, who is a poodle cross, were brought in dirty and matted, but they have been cleaned up and are ready for new homes. They are both very affectionate lit- tle dogs and need new homes. The last dog we currently have is a 4-month-old border collie puppy. Sparky is very active and will need to learn all the rules from a patient owner. He is a very sweet boy. Unfortunately, the Plumas County Animal Shelter has more dogs and cats coming in all the time so if none of these dogs touches your heart (how could they not?) come by and see if we have a new inmate at the shelter that is more to your liking. Friends of the Plumas County Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonp.ofit corpora- tion and ai1 d0htions are tax deductible. All monies donat- ed go directly to the care and comfort of the shelter ani- mals; no money goes toward salaries or administrative fees. Friends is not a county entity. Donations can be sent to Friends, P.O. Box 182, Quincy, CA 95971. 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