2010 Press Kit Please download to find out more about how to become a sponsor, what's in it for you, and why you'd want to work with us on our film and more.   Adaptive Seeds We grow and steward rare, diverse and resilient seed varieties and distribute these to other ecologically minded farmers, gardeners and seed savers. All of our seed is grown by us and a few local friends who act as our isolation gardens. We strictly sell only public domain, open-pollinated (OP) seed, and some diverse genepool mixes. NONE of our seeds are proprietary hybrids (F1), patented (PVP) or genetically modified (GMO) and all of our seed is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.   Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds It all started in 1998 with Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, the company that now offers one of the largest selections of heirloom seeds in the U.S. with over 1000 varieties of tasty vegetables, fragrant flowers, and spicy herbs. Groovy seeds for all your home and market garden needs.   Coyuchi Our signature bedding, made from 100% certified organic cotton, has earned a loyal following among people who nurture a connection to the natural world in their lives and in their homes. Organic cotton bedding, bath linens and baby items are still at the heart of our collection, and we’ve added linen, cashmere and other pure, natural fibers as well. Everything we create is designed to comfort and rejuvenate – body, mind and spirit – to help you turn your home into a sanctuary.   Eden Eden is the oldest natural and organic food company in North America and the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. We have deep roots in Michigan, about twenty miles southwest of Ann Arbor. It is here we manage grower relations, manufacturing, trucking, quality control, customer relations, retailer services, marketing, import/export, accounting, and websites.   Founders Brewing Carving a niche out of the craft industry, Founders Brewing Company has built its reputation on producing very unique beer. Our focus is to offer a product that stands alone on the shelf and offers a true drinking experience to our friends, you.   Hearst Ranch As cowboys, we do this type of work because it's our life. The freedom of working in God's creation, the feel of nature, appreciating the environment, the responsibility of caring for our families, the animals, and the land - we love what we do.   Heritage Food USA Heritage Foods USA exists to promote genetic diversity, small family farms, and a fully traceable food supply. We are committed to making wholesome, delicious and sustainably produced heritage foods available to all Americans. In doing so, we will foster the link between sustainable land use, small-scale food production and preservation of the foods of past generations for future generations.   High Mowing Seeds At High Mowing Organic Seeds, we believe in re-imagining what our world can be like. We believe in a deeper understanding of how re-built food systems can support health on all levels Ð healthy environments, healthy economies, healthy communities and healthy bodies. We believe in a hopeful and inspired view of the future based on better stewardship for our planet. Everyday that we are in business, we are growing; working to provide an essential component in the re-building of our healthy food systems: the seeds.   John Patrick Organic Envisioning a world in the near future where people won't ask "is it organic?" but say "of course, it's organic!"   Lonesome Whistle Farm For us, the most direct route to realizing this vision is to grow our own food and seeds, save our seeds, and share the surplus with the greater community. We believe in doing things ourselves, and even better doing things together. We strive to deepen our connections with the land, and the people we meet. Direct, here, now...   Newman's Own Organics 'Great tasting food that happens to be organic.' (That's what we kept in mind when we created our products.) We focus on the kinds of products we loved as kids, but take them one step further by using the highest quality of available organic ingredients.   Organic Valley The mission of CROPP Cooperative (Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools) is to create and operate a marketing cooperative that promotes regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.   Patagonia Patagonia's Mission Statement: "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis."   Rishi Tea We offer superb loose-leaf tea imported directly from tea gardens across Asia, made according to ancient artisanal practices using organic cultivation techniques and Fair Trade standards. From our modest beginnings over ten years ago to becoming an established leader in the specialty tea market, our mission has never wavered.   Rocky Mountain Organic Meats All of our meats are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished and come from the best cattle and sheep country the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Our livestock is raised the old-fashioned way; no steroids or growth hormones, no antibiotics and no grain. Our only additives are clean water, lush grasses and fresh air resulting in lean and delicious organic grass-fed beef and lamb.   Xtracycle Quality. Integrity. Openness. Humility. Respect. Optimism. Rule breaking. Confidence. These are the values that guide our day-to-day activities and relationships. They keep us proud of our work, thinking of fresh ideas, aware of our shortcomings, upbeat about the human prospect, palatable to those who don't share our views, trustworthy to our customers, excited about our jobs, and ready for any challenge.