Skip to main content

Secondary menu

User menu

  • Join
  • OR
  • Log In

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Tuesday, June 18, 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

  • Not-so-natural breakfast cereals

    Wed, Oct 12 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Some cereal companies have dropped organic certification in favor of the unregulated natural label. The Cornucopia Institute's new 'Cereal Crimes' report takes a look at what natural means.

  • Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy

    Tue, Oct 11 2011 at 2:37 PM

    One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget.

  • Maple syrup: Why the real stuff makes all the difference

    Mon, Oct 10 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What to look for when shopping for maple syrup, and how to use it for the most delicious results.

  • Great online grocery coupons for October 2011

    Mon, Oct 03 2011 at 9:21 AM

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

  • Organic ketchup taste test

    Fri, Sep 30 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Five organic ketchups were put to the kid taste test. Did any of them get a big thumbs-up?

  • Swapping homemade food in Philly

    Mon, Sep 26 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Heard about the food swapping movement? We've got photos of a recent swap in Philadelphia. Yum.

  • 8 things I didn't know about Whole Foods

    Thu, Sep 22 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Our food blogger steps into a Whole Foods for the first time in years and learns a few things she didn’t know.

  • How to make an apple pie from scratch

    Tue, Sep 20 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Fall is approaching, and it's the perfect time to master your new favorite apple pie recipe. Try these expert-approved tips.

  • John & Kira's makes chocolates from urban gardens

    Fri, Sep 16 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Vegan, grown-up chocolate bars made with real mint or rosemary grown in urban gardens are some of the many delicious treats from a Philadelphia artisanal chocolate company.

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons

    Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.

Pages

  • « first
  • ‹ previous
  • …
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • …
  • 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 BBQ grills

line

tease bees

line

tease road trip

Advertisement

TODAY'S MOST POPULAR

  1. Watch: Sir David Attenborough deals with a band of cannibals the British way
  2. Yurts: Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask
  3. Facepalm of the week: Non-GMO salt!?
  4. 7 surprising things Pope Francis has done in his first 100 days
  5. What a grocery store without bees looks like
  6. 13 natural remedies for the ant invasion
  7. 10 false facts most people think are true
  8. 5 recipes for garlic scapes
  9. 12 commands every dog should know
  10. Too beautiful to be real? 16 surreal landscapes found on Earth
+ 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