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In reply to the discussion: "Organic" Farming and the True Cost of Food-A Small Farmers Perspective [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)28. I've always grown organic and eaten it when I can get it. You're doing something very important, and
I think the propaganda about organic being elitist is just that, propaganda from those who don't want to deal with the entire circle of life, only the maximum in profits and speed.
I am glad too that you mentioned your race, another myth that needs to be dispelled. I am so impressed with what you are describing having done, although I know the life you lead is the reward you seek, still I cannot help but thank you for speaking so eloquently on saving lives, because that is what you are doing, from top to bottom.
Thank You. For who and what you are and what you are doing.
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"Organic" Farming and the True Cost of Food-A Small Farmers Perspective [View all]
BronxBoy
Nov 2012
OP
I've always grown organic and eaten it when I can get it. You're doing something very important, and
freshwest
Nov 2012
#28
please, please keep speaking up. The misinformation seeps into even the informed, and
Voice for Peace
Nov 2012
#39
Organic practices have a FAR reaching effect, not just what goes in your mouth.
kalli007
Nov 2012
#7
k and r for this most excellent post. I find that, whenever there is a positive OP or post about
niyad
Nov 2012
#24
I've bookmarked your terrific post to read when I have more time than I do today.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#33
Certified Naturally Grown is a certification process similar to USDA organic, but less expensive.
antigone382
Nov 2012
#71
We only grow 2 acres of organics - enough for my sister's catering biz, our local green market,
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#49
A friend of mine travelled the country interviewing small farmers, urban farmers, and food activists
Luminous Animal
Nov 2012
#52
K&R - Organic (local farmer "organic") is the way to go. That's what we try to do.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#54
The problem with the organic label is that it no longer relates well to small local farmers
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#61
If you can't avoid exposure to bunches of nasty chemicals, and the effects are so dire...
Silent3
Nov 2012
#104
I try to purchase ORGANIC whenever I can! I feel safer with ORGANIC foods! Thanks!!
hue
Nov 2012
#93
The difference in taste between locally grown food (organic or not) vs conventional
nadine_mn
Nov 2012
#121