September 6, 2007

To Be Or Not To Be Organic: That Is The Question

Everywhere you look in a supermarket there are items marked “organic”. There is a lot of confusion at exactly what determines an item is organic food.
As consumers become more and more health conscious, organic food has increased in popularity exponentially. The future will see more and more products being marketed as organic food.
Where are organic foods found?
Organic foods can be found all over the world. Many people can find organically grown produce at their local farmers market as well as grocery stores. Organic foods are marked with a special USDA sticker certifying that the product is organically grown. Other countries employ a similar governing agency to regulate the growing procedures of animals, vegetables and fruits.
Why is there such an explosion of organic foods in grocery stores?
With medical technology keeping us living longer, there has been a renaissance of finding foods that are good for us. That includes vegetables, tomatoes and animal products that are free from possibly dangerous pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics.
Do all farmers have to have USDA seal of approval to label their foods organic?
No. Only farmers seeking certification through the USDA have the right to label their foods organic. If a non-organic grower markets their product […]

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