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14 — FLORENCE GREEN FAIR | APRIL 29, 2015 D ID Y OU K NOW ? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, wasted food is a sig- nificant contributor to climate change. Wasted food that rots in landfills releases methane, a greenhouse gas that the EPA notes is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. That’s a considerable threat, especially when con- sidering that wasted food totaled 35 million tons in the United States alone in 2012. But wasted food is not only hurting the planet, but many people's bottom lines as well, as the EPA points out that the average family of four loses $1,600 a year from wasted food they toss out. That wasted food could be composted to benefit the envi- ronment, but the vast majority of it ends up in landfills. Men and women who want to reduce their food waste and the harmful effects that waste has on the environ- ment can buy less food, donate food they would otherwise discard to area food banks or compost left- over food in an effort to enrich their property's soil and decrease their carbon- footprints. Mission Statement: “TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD EMPHASIZING LOCALLY AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN PRODUCTS AT A REASONABLE COST” Real Food Co-op is a member-owned and managed retail outlet that has been providing wholesome organic foods to the community for the past fi ve years. Our mission is to provide healthy and nutritious food, emphasizing locally and sustainably grown organic vegetables at a reasonable cost. We provide an outlet for farms such as Whiskey Creek and Greenfi elds Farm in the immediate Florence area, and other farms farther afi eld in Lane County. We support sustainable organic production that builds rather than depletes soils, and eliminates the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Real Food Co-op provides organic foods in bulk, such as grains, beans, fl ours, raw honey, molasses, tamari, oils (including olive and coconut), vinegars (apple and balsamic), nuts, nut butters, dried fruit, and seeds in the store, as well as a rich variety of fruits and vegetables. Members and non members may order bulk items at a small percentage above wholesale. We also provide fresh bread (including gluten free), Fair Trade coff ee, local organic eggs, and dairy products. You will not fi nd any GMO products in our store. Th e Co-op has monthly sales on the fi rst Tuesdays and second Th ursdays of the month. Produce is 10% off every Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Real Food Co-op is member owned and operated and is open to the public. Part of our commitment is to provide educational experiences for the community by provid- ing classes about healthy foods such as fermenting, sprouting, sourdough, yogurt, wild edibles, and canning. We provide a demonstration garden in the front of our store to help educate our community on how to grow food in our local area. Come in and see us! We are open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. 541-997-3396 1379 B Rhododendron Drive • Florence, OR realfoodcoop2@gmail.com Located just off Highway 101 Call now for a FREE home inspection! 1-877-662-8449 Choosing Natural Pest Elimination Doesn’t Mean You Have to Settle for Less We’re more than just exterminators. We offer a wide range of comprehensive services to deal with current problems and prevent future problems. FREE INSPECTIONS Are you worried about ants, termites, or dry rot? These problems can cause thousands of dollars in damage that isn’t covered by homeowner’s insurance. We offer a free inspection service. Integrative Pest Management is a comprehensive and non-toxic approach to protecting your home from all of these invaders—permanently. PERMANENT WOOD PROTECTION It’s imperative to protect the wood under your home from wood-destroying insects and dry-rot fungus. We’ve got an all-natural solution that’s so effective, we’ll guarantee the results. PEST ELIMINATION We don’t just kill bugs—we prevent them from returning. We don’t use toxic chemicals or sprays that might harm your family or your pets. We use naturally effective methods to protect your home. Honesty • Quality • Integrity Stephanie Matt Cameran Jack Winner of 2015 Siuslaw News Readers Choice “Most Dependable Pest Exterminator” Pest Tech Inc. is locally owned and operated. We are dedicated to providing professional pest management solutions. We service the greater Florence area and Central Oregon Coast. Our team of friendly certifi ed technicians have the experience and knowledge needed to help our customers with their pest control needs. Give us a call to learn how we can help protect your home or business. Give us a call today. 541-997-3781 509 Hwy. 101, Florence pesttechinc.com
