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what is "organic" food?
Hi all,
I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? Thanks. |
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what is "organic" food?
Florin wrote: Hi all, I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? Thanks. http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...fication&meta= TC |
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what is "organic" food?
Florin wrote:
Hi all, I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? Thanks. You are not going to like this answer ... JI Rodale was somewhat of a marketing genius, and he popularised 'organic gardening' to sell books. Today the same company markets books/magazines/tv programs etc. Everything is cross promoted - Rodale has rights to the 'South Beach' diet, so it appears in their magazines & TV programs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodale_Press gtoomey |
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what is "organic" food?
Florin wrote: Hi all, I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? Thanks. "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Pollan will explain more than you ever wanted to know about the food chain of the United States - both Industrial, Organic, and others. Great book. And you're right, so-called "big-organic" looks more like our main, corn-based food chain than people probably realize. Which means it's only modestly more healthy for the planet and for our bodies then the usual source of our calories. For example, "range-fed" only means there has to be doors on the chicken coop so chickens could go feed outside if they wanted to. The reality is they never do. So the football sized chicken coop is a staple of both the Industrial and the Organic chain. Eric |
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what is "organic" food?
Florin wrote: Hi all, I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? Thanks. "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Pollan will explain more than you ever wanted to know about the food chain of the United States - both Industrial, Organic, and others. Great book. And you're right, so-called "big-organic" looks more like our main, corn-based food chain than people probably realize. Which means it's only modestly more healthy for the planet and for our bodies then the usual source of our calories. For example, "range-fed" only means there has to be doors on the chicken coop so chickens could go feed outside if they wanted to. The reality is they never do. So the football sized chicken coop is a staple of both the Industrial and the Organic chain. Eric |
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what is "organic" food?
Florin wrote: I've heard that the FDA defines what is legally "organic" food, but I've never seen the legal definition. I was once told that organic food can be made with some kinds of pesticides, which was contrary to the marketing hype surrounding organic food, and I have finally decided to check up on that claim. Can anyone point me to the legal definition of organic food? The USDA says: "Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. 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 your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too." -- Ron |
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