Earth Day 2020 and Elderberries

22 Apr 2020
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EARTH DAY 2020 AND ELDERBERRIES

Today is Earth Day. This year marks 50 years that Earth Day has been in place. In years past, there have been groups of people gathered together to clean up our planet by cleaning up their local cities, beaches, parks, abandoned buildings and lots, etc. Normally, there would be groups of people cleaning up local parks, abandoned buildings, our beaches, and the side of the roads. Groups of people have planted trees, gardens, given landscapes an upgrade to bring awareness to Mother Earth and our environment. 

Earth Day around the world brings action to many different issues. Climate Action.  Science and Education. People and Communities. Conservation and Restoration. Plastic and Pollution. 

Young and old alike have participated in Earth Days over the last 50 years. This year it's different since our Nation and abroad have been forced to have shelter in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. We see families planting gardens and teaching their children in the process (many are now being homeschooled). Families may go on walks and pick up the trash along the side of the roads while maintaining the 6 ft rule that's in place. 

Today, more and more people are paying attention to the coughs, sniffles, and sanitation. They are reaching for the hand sanitizers and washing their hands more than they had before. The COVID-19 epidemic has put our nation on notice and opened up eyes to so many people of the importance of taking note of health issues that normally would be shrugged off as the common cold or annual flu. 

Earth Day also brings awareness to our health. This leads me to talk about Elderberries. I would like to introduce you to Floating O Farms, Texas Elderberries. They are the first commercial and organic elderberry farm in Texas. You can find them in Bogata, Texas. 

Since April 1, 2015, Jason and Dani Morris have been running and operating the farm. 

There are many benefits of Elderberries. They boost your immune system and stop the flu virus from attaching to good cells so it cannot replicate. Their elderberries have Vitamins A, B, C, iron, potassium, and antioxidants. Floating O Farms practice sustainable farming methods for the cultivation and growth of their produce. Their goal is to offer local organic nutraceuticals fresh from their farm for your health supplement needs. 

There are 5 TOP benefits of Elderberries. They are, 

1. Cold & Flu Relief - Elderberry is an excellent immune system booster. It is also known to help relieve cold and flu symptoms while reducing the duration of sickness. 

2. Allergy Relief - The flower of the elder plant is known to be an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of allergy and hay fever-like symptoms. 

3. Lower Blood Sugar - Both elderflowers and elderberries have been used to treat diabetes. Research has shown that elderflowers stimulate glucose metabolism and the secretion of insulin. 

4. Cancer Prevention - Elderberry is rich in anthocyanin, flavonoids, and other polyphenolics, which have a high antioxidant capacity and have demonstrated significant chemopreventative potential in lab studies. 

5. Heart Health - There is research that suggests elderberry extract may improve cardiovascular health and benefit high blood pressure. 

Elderberry Syrup can assist in taking the strain from our bodies. That is why Earth Day and Elderberries go hand in hand...they both are important to our well being.  

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Let the Elderberries Take the Strain

Yesterday was International Earth Day, I thought I'd write another post to bring awareness to our planet and something that proves to be beneficial for our bodies. What an opportunity I have in sharing the story of Floating O Farms, Texas Elderberries with you, the public. 

E L D E R B E R R I E S

This time last year, I had not ever heard of such a berry. I had no clue what it or they were. I had the opportunity of attending a Family Reunion in Oklahoma with a newly found 5th cousin and her mother. They were my cousin's mother's family. Everyone was so warm, kind and friendly. It was obvious these precious people didn't meet a stranger, and all were welcomed with open arms. 

That's when I met Jason Morris and his family. He and I began talking as he held the door open for us as we arrived. Later in the day, I learned that they had recently relocated to Bogata, Texas area from the town I used to work in, Terrell, Texas. (small world). I worked at the State Mental Hospital there for almost 8 years. 

  

During our conversation at the Family Reunion, Jason shared with me why they had moved. They wanted to go into farming. Not just any kind of farming, but farming Elderberries. That piqued my interest. I wanted to know more about what these Elderberries were and what kind of benefits they offered people. The day came to an end and my cousins and I began making our way back to Texas. It was about a 3-hour drive from where we were to our Texas destination.  Keeping my earlier conversation fresh on my mind, once home - I sent Jason and his wife a message thanking them for being so warm and gracious to us during the day. I mentioned I would like to learn more about his farming venture as I was very curious at this point...

I began following Floating O Farms, Texas Elderberries on Facebook. When I'd see a post that I wasn't sure about and I'd inquire. I began learning about the benefits of Elderberries. During my quest of learning about these berries, I learned that they are a natural Tamiflu but better...they are a natural antiviral. They also boost your immune system and stop the flu virus from attaching to good cells so it cannot replicate. WOW - this blew me away...natural Tamiflu? Why hadn't I heard of this before...so my quest was on to learn more.

Over the course of the last several months, I've asked Jason how the farming venture was coming along. You see, his family was literally cultivating the farm from the ground up in order to build Floating O Farms. He shared pictures with me and the content of their progress. This has truly been a work in progress. A labor of love with a great deal of dedication. 

Clearing the way

The timber

Preparing the way for the farm

The Well House

Jason's Family

There are many benefits of why Elderberry Syrup can be beneficial to our bodies. The TOP 5 are:  

1. Cold & Flu Relief - Elderberry is an excellent immune system booster. It is also known to help relieve cold and flu symptoms while reducing the duration of sickness.

2. Allergy Relief - The flower of the elder plant is known to be an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of allergy and hay fever-like symptoms. 

3. Lower Blood Sugar - Both elderflowers and elderberries have been used to treat diabetes. Research has shown that elderflowers stimulate glucose metabolism and the secretion of insulin. 

4. Cancer Prevention - Elderberry is rich in anthocyanin, flavonoids and other polyphenolics, which have high antioxidant capacity and have demonstrated significant chemopreventative potential in lab studies. 

5. Heart Health - There is research that suggests elderberry extract may improve cardiovascular health and benefit high blood pressure. 

After reading the TOP 5 benefits, I can see now why the Elderberry Syrup can assist in taking the strain from our bodies. 

The Elderberries of Floating O Farms are packed with Vitamins A, B and C, iron, potassium, and other powerful antioxidants. This farm provides delicious, wholesome, and nutritious elderberries for their consumers. 

Floating O Farms uses sustainable organic farming practices for the cultivation and growth of our native Texas elderberries. 

Elderberry Plant

Floating O Farms uses the natural resources of the land to grow and cultivate Elderberry Wellness Syrup that assists with our Immune System Support. 

As the inaugural representative of the Elderberry Industry for the State of Texas, Floating O Farms is expanding the knowledge, profitability, marketability, and sustainability of elderberries both regionally and nationally alongside other farmers, cooperatives, and manufacturers.

I encourage you to visit Floating O Farms to reserve your bottle of Elderberry Wellness Syrup today to let it take the strain. I've ordered mine...what are you waiting for? Order yours today, don't delay! 

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In closing, you can find Floating O Farms on Pinterest or by email at info@floatingofarms.com 


Have a GREAT weekend! 

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