Skip to main content

Secondary menu

User menu

  • Join
  • OR
  • Log In

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Monday, May 20, 2013
SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • Leaderboard
  • Nest
  • TreeHugger
  • Photos
  • Blogs
  • SB 2013
  • Joy of Less

Search form

Social links

Main menu

  • Earth Matters
    • Browse all »
    • Animals
    • Weather
    • Energy
    • Politics
    • Space
    • Translating Uncle Sam
    • Wilderness & Resources
  • Health
    • Browse all »
    • Allergies
    • Fitness & Well-Being
    • Healthy Spaces
  • Lifestyle
    • Browse all »
    • Arts & Culture
    • Travel
    • Natural Beauty & Fashion
    • Recycling
    • Responsible Living
  • Green Tech
    • Browse all »
    • Computers
    • Gadgets & Electronics
    • Research & Innovations
    • Transportation
  • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Browse all »
    • Green Workplace
    • Personal Finance
    • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Food & Drink
    • Browse all »
    • Beverages
    • Healthy Eating
    • Recipes
  • Your Home
    • Browse all »
    • At Home
    • Organic Farming & Gardening
    • Remodeling & Design
  • Family
    • Browse all »
    • Babies & Pregnancy
    • Family Activities
    • Pets
    • Protection & Safety

Breadcrumb Navigation

MNN.COM › ECO-GLOSSARY

Organic Foods News

Organic Foods

 
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled organic, a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to a supermarket or restaurant also must be certified. (Source: USDA / Photo: Flickr)
 

Articles about Organic Foods

  • How much money do you save when baking your own bread?

    Thu, May 16 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Does making your own bread really save money? I crunch the numbers to find out.

  • 8-year-old girl rebuts Dr. Oz article (Video)

    Fri, May 10 2013 at 8:40 PM

    In a recent article, Dr. Oz said that it's not that important to eat organically. This little girl takes him to task and asks for a response.

  • Help create the go-to source for sustainable poultry

    Wed, May 08 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Buying Poultry needs funds to create the website and app that will lead consumers to high-welfare and sustainable poultry products. The company's Kickstarter campaign is off to a good start but still needs backers.

  • O'Hare International Airport is going to the goats

    Wed, May 08 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Goats, also known as nature's lawnmowers, will be used at the Chicago airport to keep the creeping flora at bay.

  • Simple Squares uses herbs and honey to flavor snack bars

    Tue, May 07 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Using a variation of 5 simple ingredients, these snack bars are raw, gluten-free, organic and quite tasty.

  • Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots

    Mon, May 06 2013 at 10:28 PM

    The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more.

  • Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

    Sun, May 05 2013 at 10:22 AM

    After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.

  • New coupons for organic and natural foods

    Wed, May 01 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Print out May 2013’s coupons for natural and organic products before the coupons are gone.

  • 7 things to take for a waste-free farmers market trip

    Mon, Apr 29 2013 at 4:46 PM

    As seasonal farmers market begin to open, make sure you take what you need to be waste-free at the farmers market. Don’t worry. You probably won’t have to buy anything new.

  • Superfoods: 11 berries to improve your health

    Fri, Apr 26 2013 at 4:13 PM

    They may or may not perform miracles, but these wonder fruits are packed with nutrition.

Pages

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • …
  • next ›
  • last »

EDITOR'S PICKS

  1. Recipes
  2. Tornado
  3. Green Cleaning
  4. Apple
  5. Earthquake News
  6. Green Technology
  7. Global Warming
  8. Wind Power
  9. Electric Vehicles
  10. Solar Storm

EDITORS' PICKS

tease kids in woods

line

tease stargazing

line

tease hand

Advertisement

TODAY'S MOST POPULAR

  1. 15 famous people who mysteriously disappeared
  2. 13 natural remedies for the ant invasion
  3. 10 false facts most people think are true
  4. Indian man single-handedly plants a 1,360-acre forest
  5. 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds, tea leaves
  6. The 9 nastiest things in your supermarket
  7. 12 best new features of the Samsung Galaxy S4
  8. Stone Age people may have battled against a zombie apocalypse
  9. Jon Stewart explains the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’
  10. 9 habits that may do more harm than good
+ Add this to my site
Advertisement

Footer menu

  • Quick Links
    • Joy of Less
    • About Us
    • Advisory Board
    • Editors' Blog
    • Press
    • Privacy
    • Sitemap
    • Terms of Service
  • MNN Tools
    • Advice
    • Blogs
    • Day in History
    • Eco-glossary
    • Infographics
    • Lists
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Connect
    • The Nest
    • Contact Us
    • Mixed Greens
    • Newsletters
    • RSS
    • Social
    • TreeHugger
    • Mobile
  • Channels
    • Earth Matters
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Green Tech
    • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Your Home
    • Family
    • State Reports
  • Follow MNN
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Google+
    • StumbleUpon

Copyright © 2013 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE

SPONSORS