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In reply to the discussion: "Organic" Farming and the True Cost of Food-A Small Farmers Perspective [View all]BronxBoy
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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