Broad Branch Farm Links
Use the following links to stay updated and involved with issues affecting organic food and agriculture, pesticide use, raw milk, and our environment. Many of these issues need your input to uphold the integrity of organic food, reduce the use of pesticides and to protect the environment.
Stay informed, stay involved and let your voices be heard.
Spray Drift Education Network
A grassroots organization dedicated to educating Illinois citizens about pesticide drift and how to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Agriculture if pesticide drift is suspected.
http://www.spraydriftillinois.com
Illinois Department Of Agriculture - Pesticide Misuse
If you suspect pesticide drift, file a complaint with the IDOA. Remember, if you are not willing to stand downwind of a pesticide application, you should suspect drift and file a formal complaint.
http://www.agr.state.il.us/Environment/Pesticide/pestuses.html
Illinois Stewardship Alliance
ISA promotes environmentally sustainable, economically viable, socially just local food systems through policy development, advocacy and education.
http://www.ilstewards.org/
Environment Illinois
http://www.environmentillinois.org/
Beyond Pesticides
http://www.beyondpesticides.org
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund
http://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
Pesticide Action Network
Safer Pest Control Project
Chicago Based Organization Working To Reduce The Use of Pesticides
http://spcpweb.org/
The Cornucopia Institute
The Center For Food Safety
http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Living On Earth - NPR Weekly Environmental News Show
The Greenest Elvis You'll Ever Meet
Organic Consumers Association
Sign up to receive Organic Bytes – a free biweekly e-newsletter giving you important news about the organic food, the environment, farming, and more. A must read if you care about living an organic life.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/index.htm
Lactation Innovation
Janet Talmadge is a board certified lactation consultant in Naperville, Illinois. She has extensive lactation knowledge and a strong desire to help mothers succeed at breastfeeding.
http://www.lactinv.com/
Dr. George Elvove, MD
Dr. Elvove is a family practitioner who specializes in natural childbirth. His practice is located in Libertyville, IL. Here is a doctor and staff who will listen to the patient and respect Mother and Baby. Both Lucy and Susannah were born at home with mid-wife Cathy Keinz and Dr. Elvove.
http://www.elvovemd.com
Options Center for Health and Education
Located in Peoria Heights, Options Center offers natural and holistic health techniques focusing on the wellness of the WHOLE individual. Services include Hair Analysis Interpretation and nutritional counseling.
http://www.options-center.com