There is a long list of environmental and health-related benefits to organic farming. Now, new research shows significant new evidence that economic benefits should be added to that list as well. ..

[Reprinted from The Herald-Palladium on July 26, 2011] ..

New Haven, C.T. (July 8, 2011) – City Bench’s New Haven show room opening has made it into the pages of the New York Times. The article, which appeared in print on July 7, 2011, on page D3 of the New York edition, highlights the back-story behind three pieces of urban furniture.  ..

San Diego, C.A. (June 29, 2011) -- Travelocity’s The Window Seat has posted a blog highlighting the importance of supporting ecotourism businesses in order to protect our nation’s greatest ecosystems.  ..

Minneapolis, Minn. (Dec. 28, 2010) -- The Conservation Fund announces Dovetail Partners Inc. as the first Field Partner for The ShadeFund ™, a new on-line program designed to spur a greener economy by financing entrepreneurs who use natural resources creatively and responsibly. As a Field Partner, Dovetail will help identify innovative forest-friendly small businesses that could use a leg up. ..

Montvale, NJ (December 9, 2010) -- Mercedes-Benz USA and The Conservation Fund announced today a keystone investment in The Conservation Fund’s ShadeFund™ program, a new charitable endeavor to raise donated capital that will provide small loans to green entrepreneurs.  ..