Thread: Re(2):Organic Food Helps Revive Fortunes of Europe’sFarmers
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Old 16-06-2007, 06:39 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Re(2):Organic Food Helps Revive Fortunes of Europe’sFarmers
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There are also no guarantees that something labled organic
has
not been sprayed with chemicals. If an organic farmer is in danger of
losing
his crop,
you bet he will opt to spray it.

Sherwin D.

I would think that an organic farmer would *not* spray since that farmer
would lose organic certification. The soils are tested as well as
affadavits signed. When caught, it would not benefit that farmer to spray.

Glenna


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