Health Hotline Magazine | April 2022

DON'T COUNT ME!

The beauty of our ecosystem is most vibrant in its connectedness. The animals, the p ants, 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 effect so impactful that we can’t predetermine the consequences. We can, however, take note of corre ating factors starting in our own backyard and begin to make a difference. This Earth Day, Natural Grocers ® is celebrating our fifth 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 p ay a crucial role in the stability of our food supply and their decline cannot be ignored! Recent studies indicate that insect popu ations are down more than 75% over the past three decades. Natural Grocers is dedicated to supporting regenerative farming practices that use adybugs 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! Renew or commit for the first time this year to protecting beneficial insects by joining the pledge:

NATURALGROCERS.COM/LADYBUGLOVE

For every pledge, Natural Grocers will donate $1 TO BEYOND PESTICIDES *

HELP US RAISE $250,000 FOR BEYOND PESTICIDES

*Pledge must be made between 4/1/2022 and 4/30/2022 at naturalgrocers.com/ adybuglove to qualify for matching donation. Following the pledge period, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a single matching donation of up to $25,000 in support of the $250,000 Beyond Pesticides fundraiser.

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