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HelloGiggles “It is very important to look for an organic certification because the organic certifier does the homework."
This is what you need to pay attention to when shopping for true organic beauty products
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To celebrate Earth Day, we decided to get to the bottom of what organic beauty actually means.
107 months ago
The Wall Street Journal When Michael Konen converted to organic farming eight years ago he was getting $11 to $16 per bushel more for his organic corn versus conventional varieties. That premium has shrunk to about $4 to $8, though his costs haven’t changed.
Organic Food Sales Are Booming; Why Are American Farmers Crying Foul?
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Organic grain is flooding into the U.S., depressing prices and drawing complaints from domestic organic farmers.
109 months ago
Health.com Sure, you eat organic...but do your tampons have to be organic, too? See what's behind all the hype.
Should You Switch to Organic Tampons?
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Organic milk, Great. Organic produce, awesome. Organic tampons— Wait, really?
127 months ago
Rico Rivera For every farmer who sold out to Monsanto’s agenda, they’ll likely be kicking themselves in the plants soon enough.
What will it take for America’s farmers to realize that Americans don’t want to eat genetically modified food when they don Read more ... t even want to purchase it as feed for their livestock?
Sorry Monsanto, but demand for organic food is absolutely booming.
We’re importing organic corn from Romania, and organic soy from India. (Soybeans are the second-biggest US organic import, with $184 million shipped last year from various countries.) Much of our organic produce comes from Mexico.
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130 months ago
Los Angeles Times Business Consumer columnist David Lazarus takes a look at what the "100% organic," "organic" and "natural" labels really mean.
Is organic food worth the higher price? Many experts say no
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Kristin DiMarco was heading into a Trader Joe's in West Los Angeles the other day and knew for sure what she wouldn't be buying: anything organic.
130 months ago
Slate.com Why you won't see a "Got Milk?"-style ad for organic food any time soon.
Organic Farmers Are Against a National Fund to Promote Organic Produce. Here's Why.
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“There’s bigger problems in organic,” she concludes. “And glossy photoshoots with celebrities won’t solve them.”
130 months ago
Lifehacker If you really want to avoid pesticides, there are more important things than "organic" to look for on the label.
Organic Wine Isn’t Necessarily Better for You (or the Environment)
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Organic wines, like other organic produce, sound like a great deal until you start diving into the details. Even though we perceive organic fruits as healthier, that’s not actually true; they’re not guaranteed to be better for us as consumers, or Read more ... for the environment or farm workers.
131 months ago
Give A Shit About Nature FYI: Your "organic" strawberries aren't actually organic. Here's why:
A Dirty Trade Secret: Your “Organic” Strawberries Aren’t Really Organic... Growing Your Own Yet?
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Shock! Certified organic strawberries aren’t so organic after all. Although organic strawberries sell for 50% to 100% more than conventional berries, organic strawberries are...
131 months ago
TIME "Buying organic is more about principles than product."
Why Organic Chocolate Isn't Always Worth the Price
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An organic label doesn't mean the candy will taste any better, and premium chocolate that is yummier may not actually be organic.
134 months ago
NPR At the center of this debate is the feed that farmed fish eat. Is a completely organic diet necessary for the fish to be labeled organic?
How Fish Could Change What It Means For Food To Be Organic
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The USDA is considering a set of rules for certifying farmed fish as organic. But some consumer groups say the recommendations don't go far enough to meet the strict standards of other organic foods.
134 months ago