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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

  • 5 eco-friendly first ladies

    Wed, Feb 16 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Taft, Hoover, Roosevelt, Johnson and Nixon (yes, Nixon) all championed eco-awareness at the White House.

  • How does cocoa go from bean to bar?

    Wed, Feb 16 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Get an in-depth look at the process of making organic cocoa beans into chocolate bars.

  • The food gods on our food crisis

    Tue, Feb 15 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser dish about Walmart, National Security and chicken nuggets.

  • Rebel gardeners waging veggie war on Buenos Aires

    Tue, Feb 08 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Following in the footsteps of 'guerrilla gardeners,' group wants to turn neglected spaces into vegetable patches.

  • Love Crunch: Organic granola for Valentine's Day

    Mon, Feb 07 2011 at 5:31 PM

    The latest organic flax granola from Nature's Path features chunks of dark chocolate, delicious coconut and sweetly tart berries.

  • Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium

    Mon, Feb 07 2011 at 4:56 PM

    This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.)

  • 5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store

    Mon, Feb 07 2011 at 12:30 PM

    If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats.

  • Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day

    Thu, Feb 03 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Traditional, sustainable Valentine's gifts that your sweetheart will love.

  • National Chocolate Cake Day

    Thu, Jan 27 2011 at 9:14 AM

    In honor of this delicious holiday, we've got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone's cravings.

  • More places to find coupons for organic and natural products

    Mon, Jan 24 2011 at 6:06 PM

    A list of blogs, grocery store websites and apps that can help you save money at the grocery store.

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