, In honor of the 35th anniversary
of Earth Day this month , Chef Mary Cleaver will be hosting a special Earth
Dinner at the Green Table, 75 Ninth Ave.com .

thekitchencafe. Chefs Collaborative is partnering with Organic Valley Family of
Farms, the nation 's leading cooperative of organic farmers, to launch the
Earth Dinner in Colorado and nationwide.

About Organic Valley Family of Farms
The Earth Dinner is presented by Organic Valley Family of Farms, an
organic farmer-owned cooperative committed to re-awakening the connection
between farmers, the people who produce food with care, and their urban
neighbors, the people who depend on quality food for their well being. Love has been producing live professional
theatre for the past 23 years introducing children to the
art form.

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It also states that seed contracts in Vermont are subject only to
Vermont law and that disputes over seed contracts will be settled in Vermont. The Farmers Protection Act is about the daily
struggle faced by family farmers all over the world -- the struggle for
economic justice, when multi-national corporations are vertically and
horizontally integrating every aspect of food production, and at the same
time , taking away the farmers' age-old rights of seed saving and forcing
farmers to accept all of the risk for the products that the corporations are
creating through the use of contracts and patents .), the Earth Dinner will be offered after 6:00
p. The cards will
inspire Earth Dinner participants to make connections they might not otherwise
have made.earthdinner.
Stewards of the earth who use nature as their teacher, Organic Valley farmers
produce organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads , creams, eggs, produce,
juice and meat sold in food cooperatives, natural foods stores and
supermarkets throughout the country. The cards will
inspire Earth Dinner participants to make connections they might not otherwise
have made."

Chefs Collaborative Holds Earth Dinners Nationwide
Around the country, Chefs Collaborative member restaurants have created
special Earth Dinner menus to run for one night or a series of nights. He is currently producing large-scale theatre
for families with Walden Media and the Shorenstein Hays
Nederlander theatres as the Producing Artistic Director
of FAMILY STAGE - San Francisco . Stewards of the earth who use
nature as their teacher, Organic Valley farmers produce
organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs,
produce, juice and meat sold in food cooperatives,
natural foods stores and supermarkets throughout the
country.coop .

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coop or its new farmer 's website
http://www.

The Green Table Celebrates Earth Day with the 'Earth Dinner(TM)'

Douglas Love Douglas Love is the author of more than twenty creativity
books and plays for children. Mr." A self-described
"foodie" and environmental activist, Marquez has
dedicated her life to pioneering organic agriculture, a
practice she learned from her mother, a gifted gardener.ota.

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, The more than 65 farmer-owners of
the Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Vermont Pool today released the following
statement of support for the Farmer Protection Act, a measure which protects
all family farmers in the state regardless of their method of farming.
Therefore, these companies should be held liable for any damages that result
from their technology, rather than the farmer."


Organic Valley Vermont: Independent and Farmer-Owned
The Vermont pool of the Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative was organized
seven years ago and today has more than 65 farmer-owners throughout the state.
They produce "New England Pastures," which is processed locally and has become
one of the most popular local organic milk brands in the region. The site also offers menu and recipe ideas,
suggestions for setting the table and decorations, and a list of organizations
supporting Earth Dinner with Chefs Collaborative and Organic Valley (Beyond
Pesticides, Bioneers, Children's Health Environmental Coalition , Earth Day
Network, Earth Pledge, Environmental Working Group, Music Matters, Slow Food,
Organic Consumers Association, Om Organics, Social Venture Network, The Center
for Organic Education and Promotion, and Waterkeeper Alliance, among others.ota. A deck of 50 Earth Dinner
Creativity Cards written by award-winning author Douglas Love is used to
stimulate dinner table conversation.

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Good policy makes good neighbors.J.org .

About Organic Valley Family of Farms
The Earth Dinner is presented by Organic Valley Family of Farms, an
organic farmer-owned cooperative committed to re-awakening the connection
between farmers, the people who produce food with care, and their urban
neighbors, the people who depend on quality food for their well being. Organic Valley represents 689 organic family
farmers in 20 states.

The Kitchen Celebrates Earth Day with the 'Earth Dinner(TM)'

organicvalley. Organic Valley represents 689 organic family
farmers in 20 states.

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com for further information.
"Earth Dinner is an exciting new food tradition that helps Americans
connect with our food, our environment and one another," said Chef Cleaver, a
member of Chefs Collaborative, a national network of more than 1,000 members
of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine. The cooperative represents 689 organic family farmers in 20 states.S. Love has been producing live professional
theatre for the past 23 years introducing children to the
art form. The site also offers menu and recipe ideas,
suggestions for setting the table and decorations, and a list of organizations
supporting Earth Dinner with Chefs Collaborative and Organic Valley (Beyond
Pesticides, Bioneers , Children's Health Environmental Coalition, Earth Day
Network, Earth Pledge, Environmental Working Group, Music Matters, Slow Food,
Organic Consumers Association, Om Organics, Social Venture Network , The Center
for Organic Education and Promotion, and Waterkeeper Alliance, among others.
Marquez currently serves as President, The Organic Center
for Education and Promotion
( http://www.

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Farmers who use genetically engineered seeds never actually own the seeds. It will allow the organic dairy industry to continue to
grow and thrive in Vermont, without impacting other farmers' choices about how
they choose to farm. He is currently producing large-scale theatre
for families with Walden Media and the Shorenstein Hays
Nederlander theatres as the Producing Artistic Director
of FAMILY STAGE - San Francisco. For further information, contact Organic Valley
at 1-888-444-MILK or visit
http://www. Open to the public , the event will be a family style prix fixe for $45
per person. For further information, contact Organic
Valley at 1-888-444-MILK or visit http://www.

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farmers. Open
regular hours (noon to 9:00 p. Chefs Collaborative is
partnering with Organic Valley Family of Farms, the nation's leading
cooperative of organic farmers, to launch the Earth Dinner in New York and
nationwide."
Earth Dinner cards are available free to download at
http://www. For further information, contact Organic
Valley at 1-888-444-MILK or visit http://www.

Theresa Marquez The catalyst behind The Earth Dinner , Marquez is one of
the original "mothers of organic.organicvalley.
"We 're delighted to be a part of the Earth Dinner, a new tradition that
helps Americans connect with our food, our environment and one another," said
Chefs Musk and Matheson, members of Chef's Collaborative , a national network
of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable
cuisine .

Theresa Marquez The catalyst behind The Earth Dinner, Marquez is one of
the original "mothers of organic.

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Douglas Love is a
member of the Writer's Guild of America, The Dramatists
Guild, The Authors League and the Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences.

Organic Valley is one of America's leading national organic brands and is
the largest independent and farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative in the
nation. He is the creator and
executive producer of the Emmy Award nominated and
Parents' Choice Award winning television series , OUT OF
THE BOX for Disney Channel and JAMMIN' ANIMALS for HBO
Family.

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If there is no problem, the bill burdens no one.
The Farmer Protection Act protects all farmers, regardless of the methods
they choose to use.m.com ), and Consumer
Affairs Director, Organic Valley Family of Farms
( http: //www.

Organic Valley Presenter of the Earth Dinner, Organic Valley is one of
Family of Farms America's leading national organic brands and is the
largest independent and farmer-owned organic dairy
cooperative., In honor of the 35th anniversary
of Earth Day this month, Chefs Kimbal Musk and Hugo Matheson are hosting a
special Earth Dinner at The Kitchen, 1039 Pearl St.
Said Love, who created and produced Disney Channel's hit live action
creativity series, "Out of the Box," "I've designed the Earth Dinner
Creativity Cards to spark imagination, memories and laughter.
Stewards of the earth who use nature as their teacher, Organic Valley farmers
produce organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce ,
juice and meat sold in food cooperatives, natural foods stores and
supermarkets throughout the country.com .

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Organized in 1988, the
cooperative represents nearly 750 farmers in 22 states and realized a record
$245 million in 2005 sales. Focused on its founding mission of keeping small
and mid -sized farmers farming, Organic Valley farmers produce 200 organic
foods, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs,
produce, juice and meats, which are sold in supermarkets , natural foods stores
and food cooperatives nationwide.

EARTH DINNER BACKGROUND

Earth Day Earth Day, traditionally celebrated by the United Nations
on the vernal equinox (on or about March 20th), became a
U." A self-described
"foodie" and environmental activist , Marquez has
dedicated her life to pioneering organic agriculture, a
practice she learned from her mother, a gifted gardener.organic-center. Call (907) 770-3811 or visit http://www.com for
further information.html
for a list of Chefs Collaborative restaurants hosting Earth Dinner events.

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Their seed contracts allow them to use the seeds, but ownership of the
patented, genetically-engineered trait is retained by the biotech company.coop .

Douglas Love Douglas Love is the author of more than twenty creativity
books and plays for children. "The Earth Dinner tradition will
help us be more in touch with where our food comes from. national holiday proclaimed by Gaylord Nelson and
John McConnell April 22, 1970.

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"The Farmer Protection Act establishes strict liability, which states that
manufacturers who own the patents on genetically engineered seeds are liable
for any economic damages that occur in Vermont as a result of the use of the
seeds. For more information, call 1-888 -444-MILK or
visit http://www. The dinners are
open to the public by reservation. It is a time to celebrate
our planet, and all the life giving natural resources and
beauty that the Earth provides.

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national holiday proclaimed by Gaylord Nelson and
John McConnell April 22, 1970."
Earth Dinner cards are available free to download at
http://www.coop ).

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Said Love, who created and produced Disney Channel's hit live action
creativity series, "Out of the Box," "I've designed the Earth Dinner
Creativity Cards to spark imagination, memories and laughter.earthdinner."

Chefs Collaborative Holds Earth Dinners Nationwide
Around the country, Chefs Collaborative member restaurants have created
special Earth Dinner menus to run for one night or a series of nights.organicvalley. He is the creator and
executive producer of the Emmy Award nominated and
Parents' Choice Award winning television series, OUT OF
THE BOX for Disney Channel and JAMMIN' ANIMALS for HBO
Family.

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Organic
Valley Family of Farms is America's largest cooperative of organic farmers and
is one of the nation's leading organic brands., April 20. It will be a three -course prix fixe ($60 including a glass of Macari wine
from the North Fork of Long Island) featuring local and organic ingredients,
with an emphasis on produce and meats from New York State.org/restaurants .
Marquez currently serves as President, The Organic Center
for Education and Promotion
( http://www. Stewards of the earth who use
nature as their teacher, Organic Valley farmers produce
organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs,
produce, juice and meat sold in food cooperatives,
natural foods stores and supermarkets throughout the
country.earthdinner.

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Current genetically engineered seed contracts force farmers to accept all
liability for any problems caused by the patented traits being transferred via
pollen blown by the wind or other types of contamination.organicvalley. Call (212) 741-6623 or visit
http://www.S.

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cleaverco. Check
out the Earth Dinner website at http://www.html
for a list of Chefs Collaborative restaurants hosting Earth Dinner events.

The cards ask questions ranging from who
invented the fork (the French) and the number of hours it takes for a hen to
lay an egg (24) to your earliest food memory and the names of any of the
farmers who grew the food on your plate.earthdinner.)
"The Earth Dinner is a way for family and friends to come together to
appreciate the remarkable role food plays in our lives, in our family's
histories, and on our planet," says Theresa Marquez, Earth Dinner Founder and
Organic Valley Consumer Affairs Director .coop .

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The Earth Dinner gets family and friends together over flavorful, fresh
dishes made with locally produced ingredients.org ), Board Member , Organic
Trade Association ( http://www. For further information, contact Organic Valley
at 1-888-444-MILK or visit
http://www.

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Farmer Protection Act Protects All Vermont Family Farms Says Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative

, Manhattan, on Wed.douglaslove.coop ).org ), Board Member, Organic
Trade Association ( http://www.

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The Farmer
Protection Act shifts this liability back to the biotechnology corporations. A deck of 50 Earth Dinner
Creativity Cards written by award-winning author Douglas Love is used to
stimulate dinner table conversation .organicvalley.org/restaurants.organicvalley.


EARTH DINNER BACKGROUND

Earth Day Earth Day, traditionally celebrated by the United Nations
on the vernal equinox (on or about March 20th), became a
U. It is a time to celebrate
our planet, and all the life giving natural resources and
beauty that the Earth provides.

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Protecting farmers from liability associated with biotechnology products
is one step in undoing the systems of discrimination that force farmers to
bear the burden of the risk involved in producing food without offering them a
fair price for their products.)
"The Earth Dinner is a way for family and friends to come together to
appreciate the remarkable role food plays in our lives, in our family's
histories, and on our planet," says Theresa Marquez, Earth Dinner Founder and
Organic Valley Consumer Affairs Director. Mr. BOULDER , Colo.

Organic Valley Presenter of The Earth Dinner, Organic Valley is one of
Family of Farms America's leading national organic brands and is the
largest independent and farmer-owned organic dairy
cooperative.organicvalley.

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The cards ask questions ranging from who
invented the fork (the French) and the number of hours it takes for a hen to
lay an egg (24) to your earliest food memory and the names of any of the
farmers who grew the food on your plate.coop .
The Earth Dinner gets family and friends together over flavorful, fresh
dishes made with locally produced ingredients.org .organic-center.

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"The Earth Dinner tradition will
help us be more in touch with where our food comes from.coop .com ), and Consumer
Affairs Director, Organic Valley Family of Farms
( http://www.

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If there is a problem, it
protects all Vermont farmers.
It provides an incentive for the companies to figure out how to contain
the gene flow form their patented, genetically-engineered traits and prevent
transfer of these traits to wild plant populations or an organic neighbor's
crops. Let 's protect all family farms.m.
Organic Valley is one of America's leading national organic brands and is
the largest independent and farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative in the
nation. http: //www., Boulder, on April 18th at
7 pm. Check
out the Earth Dinner website at http://www. The cooperative represents 689 organic family farmers in 20 states. Douglas Love is a
member of the Writer's Guild of America, The Dramatists
Guild, The Authors League and the Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences. http://www.douglaslove.

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