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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

  • Great online grocery coupons for January 2012

    Tue, Jan 03 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Some of the best coupons for natural and organic products to be found online.

  • A healthy trend: More young people are becoming farmers

    Mon, Jan 02 2012 at 8:40 AM

    After years of trending upwards, the average age of the American farmer is on the decline as an increasing number of young people take up a life as a farmer.

  • 5 mouthwatering pies anyone can bake

    Mon, Dec 12 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Pumpkin pie may be a holiday favorite, but these seasonal tart and pie recipes are worthy (and nutrient-rich) alternatives.

  • How to keep a green, vegan kitchen

    Wed, Dec 07 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I keep an eco-friendly, cruelty-free kitchen. It took a bit of research and a bit of reconfiguring to get all set up, but now it's just as easy as vegan pie.

  • Locavore bakeries are on the rise

    Wed, Dec 07 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Many bakeries are going the extra mile, making the choice to locally source all their ingredients, ensuring their customers get the freshest product while helping local businesses.

  • Kelly Preston praises Kirstie Alley's organic diet

    Mon, Dec 05 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Actress and wife of John Travolta has lost 39 pounds since giving birth to her third child.

  • Great online grocery coupons for December 2011

    Thu, Dec 01 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Here are some of the best coupons for natural and organic products for the month of December to be found online.

  • Is Thanksgiving a celebration of food (and is that wrong?)

    Tue, Nov 22 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Looking forward to filling our stomachs on Thanksgiving can be good, when done with the right attitude.

  • Founder sells Milwaukee cafe for $100, promise of food

    Sun, Nov 20 2011 at 5:55 PM

    As a condition of the sale, the new owner has to serve local organic food and must feed the cafe's founder and his wife a meal a day for a year.

  • An easy, guest-worthy appetizer idea

    Thu, Nov 17 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This simple, olive tapenade recipe seems very gourmet, but it's really quite simple to prepare. Offer it to your friends and family next time you're entertaining.

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