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Tomorrow! Rep. Huffman Town Hall on Point Reyes National Seashore -- 1/11/25
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Please join Congressman Jared Huffman for a Town Hall on Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, January 11th from 10 - 11:30 am (PST) at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station. Rep. Huffman and special guests will provide information and respond to questions about recent news about Point Reyes National Seashore.
When:?Saturday, January 11th
Time:?10 am (PST) - 11:30 am (PST)
Where:?Dance Palace, 503 B St, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.?
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- Dennis Rodoni,?Marin County Supervisor, District 4
- Michael Bell, Protection Strategy Director,?The Nature Conservancy
- Anne Altman, Superintendent, Point Reyes National Seashore
- Kevin Lunny, Rancher
- Chance Cutrano, Director of Programs, Resource Renewal Institute
Please ?Please note, an RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Large bags or backpacks and signs will not be permitted in the venue. You can also send questions in advance to?HuffmanQandA@....?
If you have questions please contact the San Rafael office at (415) 258-9657. Please do not reply to this email.?
Hope to see you there,?
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A New Era for Point Reyes: Historic Agreement Reached
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chance Cutrano, Director of Programs <ccutrano@...>Date: Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:01?PM Subject: A New Era for Point Reyes: Historic Agreement Reached
Ranching operations to transition out of Point Reyes by 2026, clearing the way for conservation efforts.
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| SETTLEMENT REACHED IN LONG-STANDING DISPUTE OVER RANCHING AT POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE |
| RANCHING OPERATIONS TO TRANSITION OUT OF POINT REYES BY 2026, CLEARING THE WAY FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS |
| An agreement signed this week by the National Park Service (NPS), environmental groups, and 18 families who have long run cattle and dairy operations at Point Reyes National Seashore ends a decade-long dispute over ranching within the national park.
Located on the Pacific Coast of Marin County, about an hour¡¯s drive from San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is part of a United Nations-designated International Biosphere Reserve for its diverse plants and wildlife. More than 100 plant and animal species at the Seashore are listed as rare, threatened, or endangered. Point Reyes National Seashore is one of only a few national parks that allow commercial cattle ranching, a practice that pre-dated the Seashore¡¯s establishment in 1962.
In 2016, a lawsuit initiated by the Resource Renewal Institute (RRI), the Center for Biological Diversity and the Western Watershed Project challenged the National Park Service¡¯s decision to issue 20-year leases to commercial beef and dairy ranches at the Seashore without any environmental analysis or public input, required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Settlement of RRI¡¯s 2016 lawsuit led the NPS to update it¡¯s 40-year-old management plan in 2021, which proposed expanded ranching, livestock diversification, and mobile slaughterhouses in the national park. RRI and it¡¯s co-plaintiffs sued again, preventing implementation of the new plan, which conflicted with the park¡¯s enabling legislation and the NPS¡¯s 1916 founding mandate, ¡°to conserve the scenery, wildlife, and natural and historic objects in national parks, monuments, and reservations¡for the enjoyment in a way that leaves them unimpaired for future generations.¡±
Two groups of beef and dairy ranchers, including the Point Reyes Ranchers¡¯ Association, comprised of longtime leaseholders in the national seashore and the adjacent Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), intervened in the lawsuit in 2022. All parties to the lawsuit agreed to mediation that same year. The Nature Conservancy joined the mediation in 2023 to help resolve the longstanding conflict. Negotiations continued until this week when a voluntary agreement was reached to wind down ranching and remove nearly 5,000 cattle grazing in the Seashore. ?
"Over the past two years, environmentalists, ranchers, and park managers worked shoulder to shoulder to forge an agreement that honors both our human connections and our conservation commitments to this remarkable landscape. This historic settlement creates a framework to protect the Seashore's irreplaceable natural resources for generations to come," said Chance Cutrano, Director of Programs at the Resource Renewal Institute. |
| AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT:Eleven lessees who currently operate 12 beef and dairy ranches within the Point Reyes National Seashore will receive compensation payments from The Nature Conservancy as part of their voluntary agreement to end their operations and transition off the Seashore.
Nine ranches will continue at PRNS and Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Seven historic ranches in the north district of GGNRA will receive new 20-year leases to support viable agricultural operations with continued protection of park natural and cultural resources, and the NPS will negotiate long-term leases for two ranching operations within the Point Reyes National Seashore.
The departing lessees will have approximately 15 months from the signing of the agreement to complete the wind-down of their operations on the Seashore and move off the land.
The Nature Conservancy will collaborate with the NPS through an agreement to mutually support and share resources to promote conservation activities on the vacated lease areas. Both entities are interested in using the best available science and traditional ecological knowledge through consultation with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and various management tools to pursue natural and cultural resource objectives.
A tenant and employee transition support plan is well into development, and financial resources have been secured to proactively support finding employment and housing alternatives for the employees and tenants of the departing ranchers residing at Point Reyes.
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| Last month, in an action unrelated to this settlement, the NPS announced its plan to remove the two-mile-long ¡°elk fence,¡± freeing the animals to roam throughout the Seashore for the first time in the park¡¯s history. Once believed extinct, California Tule elk were reintroduced to the Seashore in a recovery effort in 1978. Confined to an ¡°elk preserve¡± at the tip of the Point Reyes peninsula to prevent the elk from foraging on parkland leased for cattle grazing. Hundreds of elk perished in recent droughts. With the removal of the elk fence and the transition of nearly 17,000 acres out of commercial beef and dairy ranching, the Tule elk will be managed as one herd.
¡°Two and a half million people visit this national park every year. By addressing the very real needs of the public and the community, this agreement balances compassion with conservation,¡± said Deborah Moskowitz, President of the Resource Renewal Institute. ¡°It marks a crucial milestone in preserving and restoring the only national seashore on the Pacific Coast.¡± |
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| | Map #1 23 beef and dairy ranches currently operate on 28,000 acres of the Seashore and adjacent GGNRA.
Map #2 Under a voluntary settlement agreement, 12 ranches of the 14 ranches, comprising approximately 17,000 park acres on the Point Reyes peninsula, will cease operations in 2026. Nearly 5,000 cattle will be moved out of the Seashore and miles of fencing will be removed to enhance public recreation and wildlife habitat. The existing 7 beef ranches will continue in the adjacent GGNRA. |
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Guy Who Rescued A Duckling From His Pool Still Gets Visits From Him | The Dodo" on YouTube
The Dodo just posted this.? I¡¯ll never understand people eating and hunting ducks.? There are wildlife rescue organizations to raise babies.
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I just learned of The Plot which has two locations.? One in Oceanside which is north San Diego and one in OC.? It¡¯s got a strong mission and looks good.
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Historic Agreement on Cattle Ranching, Wildlife Management at Point Reyes National Seashore
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Historic Agreement on Cattle Ranching, Wildlife Management at Point Reyes National Seashore Ends Decades of Conflict
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE,
Calif.¡ª Today the National Park Service, Resource Renewal Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project, Point Reyes Seashore Ranching Association, and other Point Reyes National Seashore ranchers reached a landmark
to settle a decades-long land-use conflict over the future of dairying, cattle ranching, and wildlife management at Point Reyes National Seashore. The agreement allows some beef ranching to continue while prioritizing ecological protection, wildlife
conservation and continued recreational access.
The settlement is based on the voluntary decisions of 11 multigenerational family lessees to retire their 12 ranching operations on the national seashore in exchange
for compensation from The Nature Conservancy. In response to these decisions, the National Park Service determined it was appropriate to issue a
on its general management plan amendment which affects 28,000 acres of former and current ranch and dairy lands in Point Reyes and the north district of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Under the revised management plan, the Park Service will rezone approximately 16,000 acres of former agricultural lands into a Scenic Landscape zone, which prioritizes
resource conservation activities. Under the revised plan, tule elk will be allowed to generally roam freely within the national seashore and expand their numbers without a population cap.
As part of this settlement:
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11 lessees who currently operate 12 organic dairies or cattle ranches within the Point Reyes National Seashore will receive compensation payments as part of their voluntary agreement to end their
operations and transition off the Seashore.
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Nine ranches will continue at PRNS and Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Seven historic ranches in the north district of the recreation area will receive new 20-year leases to support viable
agricultural operations with continued protection of park natural and cultural resources, and the NPS will negotiate long-term leases for two ranching operations within the Point Reyes National Seashore.
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The departing lessees will have approximately 15 months from the signing of the agreement to complete the wind-down of their operations on the Seashore and move off the land.
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The Nature Conservancy will collaborate with the National Park Service through an agreement to mutually support and share resources to promote conservation activities on the vacated lease areas.
Both entities are interested in using the best available science, traditional ecological knowledge through consultation with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and an array of management tools to pursue park natural and cultural resource objectives.
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A tenant and employee transition support plan is well into development and financial resources have been secured to proactively support finding employment and housing alternatives for the employees
and tenants of the departing ranchers residing at Point Reyes.
¡°This settlement is a major win for tule elk and Point Reyes¡¯ environment, wildlife and native plants,¡± said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate at the Center
for Biological Diversity. ¡°I¡¯m proud of what this collective agreement has accomplished and I'm looking forward to the improved management approach it can usher in. This is a historic opportunity to expand elk herds, restore coastal prairie habitats, and protect
endangered species.¡±
¡°This agreement marks a crucial milestone in safeguarding and revitalizing the Seashore¡¯s extraordinary ecosystem, all while addressing the very real needs of the community,¡±
said Deborah Moskowitz, president of the Resource Renewal Institute. ¡°It balances compassion with conservation, providing essential support to affected ranch workers, tenants, and their families while ensuring that this priceless national treasure is preserved
and cherished for generations to come. As a National Park, Point Reyes belongs to us all, and this agreement makes that foundational promise a reality.¡±
¡°No one got everything they wanted, but we see this agreement as an important step forward for tule elk, and it offers a chance to restore rare coastal grasslands on
Point Reyes,¡± said Erik Molvar, executive director of Western Watersheds Project. ¡°This agreement represents a major shift in Park priorities, offering significant conservation opportunities. The new plan contains a number of conservation objectives, and we
remain committed to making sure that these conservation commitments are fulfilled.¡±
The settlement resolves a longstanding and complex conflict at Point Reyes that created an untenable situation. Multigenerational family ranchers regularly voiced concern
about the constant challenges and uncertainty surrounding their leases, which impacted the viability of their family operations. Environmentalists pointed to the impacts of agricultural leasing on wildlife management and the protection of the park¡¯s natural
resources.
Concerns over environmental degradation led the Resource Renewal Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, and Western Watersheds Project to file lawsuits against
the National Park Service in 2016 and 2022. Numerous ranchers then intervened in the litigation to help the National Park Service defend the General Management Plan EIS and Record of Decision. During the summer of 2022, the parties to the litigation voluntarily
agreed to enter into mediation.
All parties are working on a plan to support departing lessees, their ranch workers and their families. Expert organizations in employment and housing transitions have
been consulted and will play a key role in these efforts. Direct financial support to employees and tenants for transition is critical, with some funding already secured and additional public and private fundraising are underway to ensure equitable and compassionate
assistance. All those involved in the mediation and several partner organizations are actively pursuing financial, housing and employment resources in order to deliver comprehensive support to the impacted Seashore residents and workers.
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This virtual event is focused on Cultivating Hope in the Age of Industrial Agriculture. It's an important interfaith panel about how diverse...
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Hi Judith,
I¡¯m excited to invite you to Faith in Food, our first event of 2025, on behalf of CJFE in partnership with the . Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Time: 3:30 EST / 12:30 PST Location: Zoom This virtual event is free and open to all, you may . We hope you will join us live but just in case the entire event will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Event Description is an important interfaith panel about how diverse religious and cultural traditions offer unique models for understanding and responding to the problems caused by our industrial food system. It will include perspectives from expert religious leaders representing Indigenous, Sikh, and Catholic communities.
Our panelists will begin by discussing their traditions¡¯ foundational values and teachings around food, and move toward possibilities for hope and creativity as communities strive to nourish themselves while protecting animals, people, and the earth.
Thank you to the for generously sponsoring this event. |
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Point Reyes: It¡¯s a national seashore ¡ª not a cattle ranch
Exploring how our food system impacts wildlife, communities and the environment.
Great news to kick off the New Year: Thanks to many years of hard work by the Center and allies, in December the National Park Service announced that the elk-killing cattle fence at the Point Reyes National Seashore will be taken down. Removing the fence will allow the unique tule elk in the park to roam free and thrive. It¡¯s the latest development in a long saga to protect the biodiversity and wildlife of these public lands. ?
To dive deeper, this month I spoke to my Center colleague Jeff Miller, who has fought for the elk for years. Jeff is the author of a new book, Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide ?().
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Jennifer Molidor: What was the impact of the fence on the tule elk, and what led to its removal?
Jeff Miller: The Tomales Point elk fence ¡ª or the Ungulate Berlin Wall, as I like to call it ¡ª trapped elk herds on a peninsula that lacked adequate water and forage during drought years, causing massive die-offs of elk. Tomales Point elk were managed like zoo animals rather than the iconic, endemic totems of Point Reyes that they are. Public outrage and comments, protests, and lawsuits finally forced the Park Service to agree to remove the elk-killing fence and allow elk to be elk and roam naturally. The Park Service finalized a Tomales Point plan that allowed fence removal in November and in December removed a few hundred yards of fencing to allow elk to move freely, making the remainder of the fence irrelevant.
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Jennifer M.: Why is Point Reyes ¡ª or West Marin generally ¡ª such an important place for imperiled and endemic wildlife?
Jeff M.: Point Reyes features prominently in my Bay Area wildlife guide because it¡¯s such a biodiversity wonderland. There were heroic battles in the 1960s and 1970s that saved much of West Marin from sprawl development. ?
In addition to the tule elk, Point Reyes has quite a few other wildlife comeback stories. The blubbery behemoths known as northern elephant seals were nearly hunted to extinction in the 1800s and were absent from our coast for 150 years ¡ª now there are more than 3,000 elephant seals breeding on Point Reyes beaches. Peregrine falcons, the raptors I call ¡°screaming death parrots,¡± almost went extinct because of DDT. A heroic recovery and reintroduction effort helped peregrines rebound from only two pairs in all of California to around 50 breeding pairs in the Bay Area alone today, with quite a few peregrine territories in Point Reyes.?
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Point Reyes is one of the best places to encounter river otters, dubbed ¡°aquatic death weasels¡± for their efficient takedowns of large brown pelicans. And West Marin creeks host the last remaining viable Bay Area spawning runs of coho salmon, whose epic migrations and dramatic spawning behaviors inspire us to restore our watersheds. Wandering around Point Reyes, you can encounter badgers, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, long-tailed weasels, leopard sharks and bat rays, burrowing owls, and nearly five hundred other species of birds. It¡¯s a truly magical place.
? Jennifer M.: What happens next?
Jeff M.: The Cattlemen¡¯s Association sued to try to stop the fence removal, and further work is on hold until a court hearing. We¡¯re intervening, and rest assured: That fence will not go back up ¡ª the Tomales Point elk have already won their freedom. We also have active litigation over the park management of the 20-year commercial grazing leases (that were supposed to expire in the 1980s and 1990s) and treatment of the free-ranging elk herds. We¡¯ve been in settlement negotiations with the Park Service and ranchers for two and a half years, and a conservation organization is attempting to buy out and retire the ranches.
? Jennifer M.: Your guide has been described as funny, punchy insights into charismatic animals like chocolate tarantulas and nudibranchs (whom you describe as ¡°disco slugs dressed for a P-Funk concert¡±). What do you hope people enjoy about the book?
Jeff M.: It¡¯s got ¡°irreverent¡± in the title, so that¡¯s a hint about the tone, but there actually is a lot of reverence and respect for our animal neighbors in the book. It really is a love poem to the natural world of the Bay Area and a paean to our wildlife neighbors in the region. It¡¯s a treasure map for regional wildlife, a practical guide to finding, encountering and understanding the Bay Area¡¯s most interesting and unusual wild animals.
? I intended it as an antidote to dry nature guides and scholarly ecology papers, with stories that hopefully inspire people to get out into our parks and open spaces to connect with special critters and places, find their kinship with wild animals, and join conservation efforts for these species. ? It¡¯s beautifully illustrated by famed artist/eco-philosopher Obi Kauffman, with photos of each species from local wildlife photographers and published by Heyday Books in Berkeley. ? You can order the book and follow my events and exploits on the .
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Re: LA vegan chain put meat on menu, now will close all locations
This sent before I had finished typing so a little unintelligible with ipad connection typing problems.
I was trying to say that I¡¯ve been to lots of LA vegan restaurants but don¡¯t know this one.? It reminds me of how Cafe Gratitude/Gracias Madre owners started having a cow killing farm & swiftly went out of business. They were also sued for making employees go to Landmark courses.
To me, this is more evidence that when someone is vegan only for reasons of their health or the environment, it doesn¡¯t last.? They can always convince themselves other ways are healthy and they can always convince themselves of the oxymoron that there are ¡°humane¡± ways to murder animals.
Either you¡¯re an ethical vegan, which means vegan for a lifetime, or only when it¡¯s convenient, trendy, or profitable.
On Sun, Jan 5, 2025 at 6:01?PM Judith G. via <judithrachelleg= [email protected]> wrote: Been to lots of vegan places in LA but don'this one. it Rem me of Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre owners starting a farm that kills cows anf thw. going out of business.? 14-year LA vegan chain put meat on menu, now will close all locations
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LA vegan chain put meat on menu, now will close all locations
Been to lots of vegan places in LA but don'this one. it Rem me of Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre owners starting a farm that kills cows anf thw. going out of business.? 14-year LA vegan chain put meat on menu, now will close all locations
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They pay well ($80,000-110,000) for a non-profit and have many remote positions:
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WunderEggs Soars: Find Us in 1,600 New Stores! ??
Now at Safeway, Shaw¡¯s, Albertsons, and More Near You!?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Expanding Into 1,600 New Stores After Winning Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad Competition |
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Austin, TX ¨C December 2024¨C Crafty Counter¡¯s WunderEggs, the groundbreaking plant-based egg alternative, has reached another monumental milestone. After clinching the prestigious Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition this past March, WunderEggs is now launching into 1,600 Albertsons Cos. banner stores nationwide including Safeway, Albertsons, ACME, Shaw¡¯s and Vons.?
The Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition celebrates emerging and innovative brands representing food, beverage and pet products. WunderEggs was selected as the winner for its bold reimagining of eggs using plant-based ingredients like nuts, legumes and aquafaba. Not only does WunderEggs replicate the taste and texture of eggs, but it also eliminates cholesterol, supports ethical food production practices and is designed to reduce environmental impact compared to traditional factory farmed egg production.
Meeting Market Needs Amid Avian Flu Outbreaks
WunderEggs¡¯ expansion couldn¡¯t come at a better time. Recent avian flu outbreaks have disrupted the traditional egg market, impacting prices and raising concerns for some consumers about food safety and supply chain reliability. As consumers seek alternatives to navigate these challenges, WunderEggs provides a reliable, more sustainable, and delicious solution.
"The recurring avian flu outbreaks highlight the vulnerabilities of traditional food systems," said Hema Reddy, founder and CEO of Crafty Counter. "WunderEggs is uniquely positioned to meet this market need, offering consumers a plant-based option that delivers on taste and texture without the risks associated with conventional eggs. It¡¯s more than just food; it¡¯s peace of mind."
A Game-Changing Expansion
This expansion represents a significant leap for WunderEggs, which is already a favorite in 1,000 stores, including Whole Foods Market and Wegmans. With this launch, Crafty Counter doubles its distribution footprint, bringing its products to more households across the U.S. and making plant-based eating more accessible than ever before.
The Journey Ahead
This milestone marks just the beginning for Crafty Counter. With plans to roll out even more innovative products in the near future, the company is on track to redefine what¡¯s possible in egg?substitutes.
Consumers can now find WunderEggs in select Albertsons Cos. banner stores across the country, alongside other retailers like Whole Foods and Wegmans.
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CA law takes affect today to stop octopus farming
If only the same laws applied to all ocean animals. Maybe these lawmakers saw the Oscar winning ¡°My Octopus Teacher¡±.From the New York Times:
A proactive ban on octopus farmingCalifornia is banning octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopuses, citing concerns about animal welfare and environmental impacts. Although currently there are no large-scale octopus farming operations in the state, the legislation aims to prevent them from opening in the future. The law?octopuses as ¡°highly intelligent, curious, problem-solving animals¡± that are ¡°conscious, sentient beings.¡± California is the second state to prohibit octopus farming and the first to ban the sale of farmed octopuses. Jesus Jim¨¦nez?and?Orlando Mayorqu¨ªncontributed reporting. ?is a Times national reporter and a? member of the 2024-25??class, a program for journalists early in their career.?
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Ricefield Rats Rescue & Other Updates
Yikes; people eat these adorable rats I never heard ?of.? Lots of great work high in this:
Read our December Highlights!
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