If you read this website semi-frequently, you already know that I'm a big fan of Organic Valley's products, philosophy, and people. So when the good folks in LaFarge asked me if I'd host an Earth Day giveaway this week, they didn't have to twist my arm too much to get me to say yes.
For a few years now, Organic Valley has been hosting what they call Earth Dinners, events scheduled to coincide with Earth Day on April 22. Here's the explanation on the Earth Dinner website:
What do Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, even St. Patty’s Day all have in common? They all have traditions involving family, friends, and of course, food. In developing the Earth Dinner idea, we wondered, “Why doesn’t Earth Day have a tradition?” The Earth deserves a celebration too, and it made sense that an Earth Day tradition should revolve around local, sustainable and organic cuisine, and especially meaningful discussion about the impact farming has on the environment.
- Buying foods grown and distributed locally supports the local farmers, allowing them and their families to stay on the land.
- Buying foods that were grown using sustainable agricultural practices protects the soil and environment in countless ways.
- Going organic ensures that you are feeding your loved ones foods that are free from pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, as well as the added knowledge that the animals were treated with respect and care throughout their lives.
The Contest
Organic Valley is giving away an Earth Day Dinner package, containing everything you need to host your very own Earth Dinner. This includes:
- One Year’s Worth of Free Organic Valley Products, in the form of 52 free-product coupons ($520 value)
- Four Earth Dinner Books
- An Organic Valley reusable, packable shopping bag
Here's what you need to do between now and 5:00 on Thursday, 4/21:
- Visit Organic Valley's Facebook Earth Dinner fan page and "Like" it.
- Leave a comment below this post, telling us what you would serve at your very own Earth Dinner.
That's it. One lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced on Earth Day, this Friday April 22. Let the games begin!
Lee Zukor is the founder of Simple, Good, and Tasty. Email him at lee@simplegoodandtasty.com.
