Some protection for Europe’s bees! – Europe will enforce the world’s first continent-wide ban on widely used insecticides alleged to cause serious harm to bees, after a European commission vote on Monday. The suspension is a landmark victory for millions of environmental campaigners, backed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), concerned about a dramatic [...]
One of three surprising skin cancer risks – the thing you’re actually putting on your skin to prevent skin cancer in the first place! Unfortunately, the ingredients in most sunscreens may actually be causing more harm than good. Looking for physical blockers (such as non-micronized zinc oxide), no fragrances or parabens, and simple ingredients is [...]
Yikes! Who knew not washing your potatoes could be so damaging? – Skipping the Soak The Threat: A 2011 study in Environmental Health found more than 95 percent of preschool children ingested potentially damaging levels of acrylamide, a naturally occurring compound formed when starchy foods are cooked at 250° F or higher. Based on lab [...]
Why knowing what goes into what you buy for your child’s so important! Some of this sounds like it shouldn’t be near adults, much less children… – A new report from the nonprofit Washington Toxics Coalition may make you rethink how badly your child needs yet another plastic plaything. The group analyzed a year’s worth [...]
Nanna’s always off picking off her garden when someone’s feeling poorly! Here’s more evidence that the natural alternatives can be pretty powerful stuff… We’re not far from ginger country where we are in S.E. Queensland, so we get plenty of the good stuff! – Ginger Some people opt for ginger ale on turbulent flights, since [...]
Very helpful explanation for anyone who’s wondering! We’re all for finding out exactly what companies mean when they use either term though, as there are a lot of interpretations out there. In our case, it means sourcing locally, making our products on our 100% green energy farm, working with suppliers we know and trust and [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...