Health Hotline Magazine | April 2021

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bug Love Lady

L ADYbug l ovE sm The beauty of our ecosystem is most vibrant in its connectedness. The animals, the plants, the oceans… all of it, from insects to birds to our food supply, is harmoniously dependent on one another. The intricacy of connection means that the decline of any piece can have a ripple e ect so impactful that we can’t predetermine the consequences. We can, however, take note of correlating factors starting in our own backyard and begin to make a di erence. This Earth Day, Natural Grocers TM is celebrating our fourth year of Ladybug Love—our way of championing creatures that we sometimes take for granted: insects. They may seem insignificant at best and pests at worst, but insects play a crucial role in the stability of our food supply and their decline cannot be ignored! Recent studies indicate that insect populations are down more than 75% over the past three decades. Natural Grocers is dedicated to supporting regenerative farming practices that use ladybugs and other beneficial insects instead of harmful chemical pesticides to control pests. This provides them a healthy and safe environment in which to thrive, thereby supporting the integrity of our ecosystem, food supply and economy. JOIN US BY PLEDGING for the first time OR RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT to protecting beneficial insects every year by taking the Ladybug Love Pledge. Learn more at naturalgrocers.com/earthday Wh W H v DON’T COUNT ME!

HELP US RAISE $250,000 FOR BEYOND PESTICIDES FOR EVERY PLEDGE, NATURAL GROCERS WILL DONATE $ 1 TO BEYOND PESTICIDES *

*Pledge must be made between 4/1/2021 and 4/30/2021 at naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching donation. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a matching donation of up to $25,000 in support of the $250,000 Beyond Pesticides fundraiser.

Terms and conditions apply. See page 2 for details.

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