Dr John Janovec, a research botanist from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Sharon Bladholm, a Chicago artist, are on their way to Peru as part of the Andes to Amazon Biodiversity Program. They are travelling with a group of international scientists and researchers who are dedicated to studying organisms and their interactions with the environment. Dr Janovec is writing a book The Botany of a Lowland Rain Forest and Sharon will begin work on illustrations for the book. She is taking with her a plentiful supply of her favorite MacroBars, Granola Coconut and Tahini Date as well as bars for other members of the group.
Words express the importance of, and give dimension to, the important aspects of our traditions and cultures. The mesquite pod was a staple part of the diet of the Seri Indians. They had seven words to describe the stages of ripeness of the pod while we have only one. The word "organic" is important. For much of the 20th century it has meant a way of farming without pesticides and antibiotics; producing food that is wholesome and healthy without additives and preservatives.
Dr John Janovec, a research botanist from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Sharon Bladholm, a Chicago artist, are on their way to Peru as part of the 
Words express the importance of, and give dimension to, the important aspects of our traditions and cultures. The mesquite pod was a staple part of the diet of the Seri Indians. They had seven words to describe the stages of ripeness of the pod while we have only one. The word "organic" is important. For much of the 20th century it has meant a way of farming without pesticides and antibiotics; producing food that is wholesome and healthy without additives and preservatives.
