Agriculture Society

Agriculture Society was created to support the idea that we can live in a sustainable, truly organic, and environmentally-safe world where our living habits work in accordance with nature through the promotion of ecologically sound choices and actions. The food we consume, the items we use in everyday life, and our habits can come from and be centered around a healthy, agricultural environment. By embracing these actions, we can create and maintain a healthier world.

AS firmly believes in promoting a natural, agricultural model of living while depending less and less on industrial, profit-driven ways of existence.  This philosophy does not dismiss technology, but rather seeks to find ways to employ technology efficiently in the most progressive, natural methods possible to further our goals of living in accordance with nature.

Our intent is to bring useful and timely information to local and wider communities about better nutrition and health through traditional foods, complimentary and alternative medicine, and sustainable living.  Our goals are:

• To challenge you to question current modes of thinking about the world and the way we live.
• To advocate education and the dissemination of interesting and pertinent information to improve the overall state of health for the individual and the environment for the good of society.
• To empower you to create a better health environment for yourself, your family, and other important people in your life.

Welcome to a better way and a healthier future!

AS’s ultimate purpose is to contribute to and expand upon existing bodies of knowledge revealing how industrialized activities and the actions of many in modern society have seriously damaged the environment, ecosystems, and the health of humankind. We want to make a difference and contribute decisive resources with which to change the future and alter current ways of thinking about our health, nature, and technology.

On these pages you will find topics about:

• nutrition through traditional, whole foods
• recipes and food preparation
• sustainable living
• natural remedies, alternatives in medicine & health
• local food and agriculture
• eco-friendly advice
• articles on related social, political, research, medical, and other pertinent topics

and much more about helping you out of the processed, refined world and into something more natural and healthful.

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Raine Saunders is the managing editor and consumer health writer for AS, Nutritional Wellness Planner and Educator living in Boise, Idaho. She is currently teaching nutritional education at the Treasure Valley Downtown YMCA and organizing an initiative for reform in school lunch menus in the Treasure Valley. Raine has a B.A. in Communication from Boise State University. After working in the technology industry for over ten years as a technical writer, editor, and web designer, she gained an interest in health and nutrition due to personal health issues. As a result of these health issues and out of a desire to provide assistance to others and educate the public, she has developed this resource site.

Continually in the process of conducting extensive research in the fields of health and nutrition, careful attention is paid to methodologies, sources, results, and peer-review. She has over ten years experience with health research. She also does music promotion and manages and writes content for the web site, NightSpun.

Raine is available for consultations, speaking engagements, and classes. To schedule a consultation, please see the Contact link on the front page of this site for more information.

The information found here is based on intensive research with patients, scientific literature, and experiences that are both personal and observational. The information contained herein is not intended to treat or diagnose any illness or condition.

This web site does not dismiss the ability of modern medicine, but forwards the theory that allopathic philosophy relies too heavily on prescription medication and surgical procedures for health solutions without considering significant factors such as nutrition, environment, and alternative or natural treatments. AS promotes successful preventative and curative methodologies not commonly utilized or acknowledged by modern Western practices.

AS always welcomes comments, contributions, and suggestions.

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Although AS uses Google Adsense to partially support its efforts, please be aware that AS is not responsible for the content of web sites linked to by the ads. We strongly encourge you to research these web sites before doing business with any of them. Some claim to use alternative health methods, products, and resources. Remember – consumer awareness is particularly important when dealing with Internet information and transactions.