6 Myths Busted by Organic
There are many common myths about organic—like organic farming can’t feed the world, or U.S. consumers are ambivalent about GMOs. The Organic Trade Association busts these and other myths.
There are many common myths about organic—like organic farming can’t feed the world, or U.S. consumers are ambivalent about GMOs. The Organic Trade Association busts these and other myths.
It’s not every day that we get invited to small town Maine to go out on a lobster boat, eat local blueberry pies and have a lobster bake. But that’s what happened when we opened our inbox a couple months back.
“Whoa. This is organic?” he said. He pulled out another peach and ate it immediately.
I was talking to a friend the other day who said they didn’t believe that “certified organic” meant anything anymore, that it’s overrated.
I gotta say—I love Arkansas and the people who live there. Yes, that may be a broad generalization of the state and its residents, but the overwhelming love and enthusiasm we have received has been truly amazing.
I gotta say—I love Arkansas and the people who live there. Yes, that may be a broad generalization of the state and its residents, but the overwhelming love and enthusiasm we have received has been truly amazing.
In a week (May 9th), I’m heading off on a six-month adventure to document, share and enjoy some of the good, real food in this country. I look forward to meeting many of you on the road!
Today, the vast majority of U.S. food is produced by an industrial system that churns out commodity crops. But now, more than ever, people are showing interest in finding local, sustainable alternatives.
When it comes to food, organic is a delicious way to eat well and support the environment. It’s clear from the industry’s tremendous growth—$20 billion in sales over the last 20 years—that more and more people appreciate its value.
In true road trip style, chef and activist Daniel Klein and camerawoman Mirra Fine of The Perennial Plate will be telling the stories of real food and the people who provide it in every corner of the country.
In true road trip style, chef and activist Daniel Klein and camerawoman Mirra Fine of The Perennial Plate will be telling the stories of real food and the people who provide it in every corner of the country.
In a week (May 9th), I’m heading off on a six-month adventure to document, share and enjoy some of the good, real food in this country. I look forward to meeting many of you on the road!
I gotta say—I love Arkansas and the people who live there. Yes, that may be a broad generalization of the state and its residents, but the overwhelming love and enthusiasm we have received has been truly amazing.
Learn more about the issue and why it’s important that USDA hear from consumers who want to preserve the future of organic agriculture and protect their right to eat non-GE food.
