Helpful Links
Learn About the Natural Foods CommunityPurple Dragon Co-op works with these organizations:
NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association)
http://www.NOFA.org/
The Northeast Organic Farming Association is a non-profit organization of nearly 4,000 framers, gardeners and consumers working to promote healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment.
Grindstone Farm
http://www.grindstonefarm.com/
Excellence in Edible Incredible Organics
Green America
http://www.greenamerica.org
Practical steps for using your consumer and investor power for social change.
Miracle Exclusives Inc.
http://www.MiracleExclusives.com/
Importers of Health Appliances and Specialty Cookware
Aqua Belle Water Filters
http://www.Aquabelle.com/
U.S. manufacturers of the highest quality and best priced sink, shower and whole house water filters.
Articles about Purple Dragon Co-op:
Atlanticville
http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/
News/2001/1101/Business.html
Article: “Growing Co-op Stays Small With Pod Squads: Purple Dragon Recognized As Leading Home-based Operation”
by Gloria Stravelli
Poughkeepsie Journal
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/
projects/b&i/stories/bu030302s43.shtml
Article: “Sales In Co-ops Help Support Valley Farms:
Pick-Your-Own Pulling In Crowds”
by Kristan Zimmer
The Voice (Episcopal Diocese of Newark Online)
http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/
vox1101/vox41101.html#harvest
Article: “Harvest-Time Reflection:
Cultivate The Spirit By Going Organic”
by Lisa Green and Johanna Young
The Dollar Stretcher: Living Better For Less
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980402a.cfm
Article: “Organic Food: Cheap Sources?”
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/
Info_on_Veg_Diets/college.html
Article: “Incorporating Vegetarian Meals on College Campuses”
Time Out New York
http://www.timeoutny.com/
features/298/298.ft.producers.html
Article: “THE PRODUCERS:
Co-ops, Farmers’ markets and delivery collectives…”
by Michael Burger