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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

  • How can I start selling my homegrown produce?

    Thu, Dec 18 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.

  • Celebrate organic recipe contest

    Thu, Dec 18 2008 at 9:10 AM

    Enter this holiday recipe contest and get $1 donated to your choice of environmental groups.

  • Tackling the bulk bins: steel cut oats

    Wed, Dec 17 2008 at 9:33 AM

    I'm tackling the steel cut oats I got from the bulk bins with an ancient crock pot.

  • How to green your coffee: Top 5 tips

    Wed, Dec 10 2008 at 2:50 PM

    Coffee can wreak havoc from crop to cup. MNN offers five effective tips for greening your fix.

  • How to green your coffee

    Wed, Dec 10 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Coffee can wreak havoc from crop to cup. MNN offers ideas for greening your fix.

  • Organic vs natural food

    Wed, Dec 10 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Organic or natural? Which product should you choose?

  • How to green your coffee: Alternative drinks

    Wed, Dec 10 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Not a coffee fan but still crave something warm and caffeinated in the morning? Check out these alternative options.

  • Store wars: May the farm be with you

    Wed, Dec 10 2008 at 7:05 AM

    Obi Wan Cannoli, Tofu D2, Cuke, and Ham Solo teach us a thing or two about organics in the grocery store.

  • Organic foods: Don't panic, it's (mostly) organic

    Mon, Dec 08 2008 at 6:33 PM

    Do you really need to buy everything organic? Not really. Here's MNN's cheat sheet to help you prioritize your shopping list.

  • Cookbook: Recipes from an ecological kitchen

    Mon, Dec 08 2008 at 3:28 PM

    A 1990's cookbook that is just as relevant today - maybe more so.

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