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Dave Carter

Dave Carter is a pioneer in connecting organic and sustainable farmers with shoppers seeking healthy, wholesome food. He began his career in rural America as a journalist in small-town newspapers, but soon began working with family farmers and ranchers who were fighting to weather the economic turbulence in rural America in the 1980’s. He developed a passion for working with farmers who were pioneering the development of natural meat and organic food production. Appointed to the USDA National Organic Standards Board by Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, Dave served as chair of that panel during the implementation of the national organic regulations. Over the past decade, he has helped lead the growth of the U.S. bison industry, has coordinated efforts to establish USDA organic regulations for pet food, and has been involved in several farmer-controlled marketing initiatives. He also has a small herd of bison that he maintains on a ranch east of Denver.

A Thanksgiving Transgression

By Dave Carter | 0 Comments | Posted 12/04/2014

Life is full of irony. Nothing demonstrates that like our family Thanksgiving table. This year, we had an organic turkey, basted with white wine, butter and honey The stuffing was organic as well, with organic celery, cranberries and onions. Organic
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Slow Cookers Deserve Respect

By Dave Carter | 0 Comments | Posted 11/29/2014

I blogged a few weeks back about the role of the stir fry skillet in helping to keep abreast of the vegetables pouring out of our backyard garden. As I woke up yesterday to one of the first really-crisp mornings
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Talking Turkey about Labels

By Dave Carter | 0 Comments | Posted 11/26/2014

Let’s talk turkey. More specifically, let’s talk turkey labels. If you haven’t done so yet, you’ll likely be headed to the store in the next day or two, looking for the perfectly plump bird to set in front of your
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A Warm Feeling about the Arctic Blast

By Dave Carter | 0 Comments | Posted 11/22/2014

Arctic vortex. The very name stuck fear into the hearts of people in much of the country last week. Those fears were justified for folks struggling to pay heating bills, or working outside. I certainly didn’t greet the arrival of
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Organic Knowledge Spans Generations

By Dave Carter | 0 Comments | Posted 11/15/2014

Farmers today have a lot of resources to help them navigate the challenges of raising healthy crops and livestock. Land grant universities, the Cooperative Extension Service, and federal agencies offer a wealth of technical information regarding everything from the depth
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