SPRING VALLEY, WI - The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is seeking nominations for the "MOSES 2012 Organic Farmer of the Year" award which will be presented at the 23nd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, February 23-25, 2012.

MOSES will, for the 10th year, recognize an outstanding organic farmer or farm family who are innovators; who excel in managing their farm resources such as soil, water, wildlife, and biodiversity; and who serve as educators and shining examples in their communities and to the next generation of organic farmers.

"The Organic Farmer of the Year award is such a great opportunity to showcase the best in organic farming to a wide audience; farmers of all persuasions in rural and urban communities alike," said Linda Halley, MOSES board president. "Recognition of an Organic Farmer of the Year allows us all to say a public thanks to a farmer who has been a model and a teacher. It also says to the rest of the agricultural community, 'Check it out! This is why we're proud of organic farming!'"

Those who wish to nominate a farmer for the award must complete and return the nomination form which is available by calling the MOSES office at 715-778-5775 or at the MOSES website, www.mosesorganic.org/foy.html. All nominations are due by September 15, 2011.

The MOSES Organic Farmer of the Year award includes a cash gift of $500, full registration to the 2012 Organic Farming Conference, lodging during the conference, and a gift certificate redeemable at the conference book sales booth.

The Vetter Family of The Grain Place in Marquette, Nebraska, received the 2011 Organic Farmer of the Year Award. The Vetters have a diversified farm and affiliated processing company where they grow and process a number of specialty crops including edible soybeans, edible dry beans, blue and white corn, popcorn, heirloom barley, flax, amaranth, lupines, sunflowers and pasture.

The Vetters' care for their farm, its biodiversity and bounty, is informed by their deep spiritual bond with the land. They are outstanding stewards of its natural resources and shining examples in their community.

MOSES is a non-profit education and outreach organization working to promote organic agriculture in the Upper Midwest. MOSES provides education, resources and training to farmers interested in learning more about organic and sustainable farming practices.

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Dr. Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT, will share his self-healing knowledge at lectures, workshops and individual sessions in Davenport, Iowa June 22-28.

Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT, an international health educator, author, therapist and inspirational speaker, will be in Davenport, Iowa, June 22-28, 2011. Dr. Schneider will be presenting a lecture entitled "Overcoming Vision and Spine Problems" on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, 1730 Wilkes Avenue, Davenport. Dr. Schneider's transformational workshop, "Self-Healing Through Movement and Vision Improvement" will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th. Private sessions with Dr. Schneider will also be available.

Born blind, Dr. Schneider read by Braille until the age of  17, when he embarked upon his own healing journey. Through years of research, he is now able to read and write without glasses. Today he holds an unrestricted California driver's license. Dr. Schneider is regarded as one of the leading world experts on Natural Vision Improvement, a method of working with the eyes non-invasively. His  vision improvement exercises are designed for individuals who are motivated to learn how to improve their vision, whether they have a simple error of refraction, a serious pathology, or suffer lifestyle or profession-related eyestrain.

Over the years, Dr. Schneider has developed a comprehensive system of preventative and rehabilitative healthcare. His self-healing method is effective with repetitive strain injuries, back problems, stroke, paralysis, neuromuscular conditions, and circulatory, digestive and respiratory problems. Tens of thousands of people have used his holistic methods to improve their health and function.

For more information about the Davenport lectures, workshops or private sessions, call Ron Thiele at (563) 570-8552 or visit the School for Self-Healing on the web at http://www.self-healing.org.

About The School for Self-Healing The School for Self-Healing is a non-profit school that teaches and provides movement work, massage, vision therapy, and  cures for blindness in San Francisco as well as around the globe for a wide variety of disorders, diseases and injuries. The school provides private sessions, free and low-cost public workshops, and training in the self-healing method.

Founder Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT used the Bates Method to cure himself of congenital blindness, and went on to develop "The Meir Schneider Method of Self-Healing Through Bodywork and Movement." The technique has been medically documented to help people with a wide variety of degenerative conditions, such as muscular dystrophy, and can help increase mobility, improve the function of body systems, relieve pain, improve vision, and increase productivity.

Meir Schneider is celebrating his 40th year of working with his eyes and would like to share his knowledge through lectures, workshops, and individual sessions. He helps patients overcome vision problems, back problems, arthritis, and neurological problems.

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"Dear Mother,
We arrived safely in Davenport and start for Saint Louis in half an hour. I shall write as soonas I get to St. Louis.
Yours,
Alfred Cree 22nd Iowa"

The Union soldier Alfred Cree would be astonished to learn that his quick note home on Iowa military stationary is but one of many fascinating and touching artifacts and documents in the newly opened exhibit "The Civil War: The German Element" which is now open through August 7, 2011 at the German American Heritage Center. Cree's letter and many other features help mark the 150th anniversary of theoutbreak of the war in 1861.

Visitors will enjoy such items as maps, currency, postage stamps and documents, guns, sabers, cartridge boxes, and period uniform and dress. Children can decide how to "pack your haversack," an old-fashioned term for today's backpack, by choosing from a variety of items that soldiers of the time typically carried as they arched off to war.

Over twelve portraits of German immigrants who contributed to the Civil War are also on display, and there are numerous connections to local citizens and events which played a part in the nation's most dramatic struggle for survival. Come by for a rewarding visual experience and bring your family and friends. Group tours for this exhibit and our permanent exhibit "The German Immigrant Experience" may be arranged at 563-322-8844 or by contacting info@gahc.org.

German American Heritage Center Hours:
Tuesday thru Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Admission Price:
Adults - $5.00
Seniors - $4.00
Children 5-17 - $3.00
GAHC Members - Free

John Brady and Michael Rosenthal.

Music on the guitar and on the harmonica from the "Beatle Bible"

by

John Brady, Artist.

 

Discussion of  the '60s and the expansion of  Consciousness.  Special connections with our current explorations of  the 2012 evolution to  Higher Consciousness will be lead by

Michael Rosenthal, Independent Scholar.

 

Please bring your '60s memorabilia and, if you wish, come dress  '60s

 

Presenter John Brady is an Art Therapist. He works with people with health care field of  Art, Music and Wholistic healing. He is a Home Care giver working with the Henry County health department.  John grew up in the '60s, always loved the Beatles and folk music and artwork. He learnt his music from Mark Smith, Musican, and he is a professional artist.

Presenter Michael Rosenthal has completed extensive graduate work in  
theology,philosophy and psychology at the St. Paul Seminary and the University  of Iowa.

He studied for the Diocese of Davenport in his youth.

on

June 23^rd. 2011

7.00 p.m.

second floor of

The Moline Club

1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.

309-762-8547 for the Moline Club

309-762-9202 for The Institute.

light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.

The event is free and open to the public.

doors open at 6.30

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.