Comments on: Not All Organics Created Equal

By: The Worsted Witch » Chicken Vs. Chicken

The Worsted Witch » Chicken Vs. Chicken — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:08:00 +0000

[...] Without knowing more about the magazine’s methodology, there’s not much I can say about its results, which seem to run counter to what we’d expect from organic animal husbandry. (Should we blame big-box organics for the dilution of stricter standards, who knows?) I mean, it’s no skin off my nose personally since I’m vegetarian, a position that’s proving increasingly merited in light of news that cows, pig, sheep, and poultry are the world’s greatest environmental threats. [...]

By: The Worsted Witch » The Organic Myth?

The Worsted Witch » The Organic Myth? — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:42:29 +0000

[...] Related articles: 1. Organic/Eco Classifications 2. Unfair Organics 3. Organic’s Edge Questioned 4. Eat Shoots and Leaves 5. Not All Organics Created Equal 6. Chekhov’s Eco Tip: Local or Organic? 6. Blog Love: Pocket Farm 7. The Oy in Soy [...]

By: The Worsted Witch » USDA Organic Classifications

The Worsted Witch » USDA Organic Classifications — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:27:50 +0000

[...] We now know that not all organics are created equal, and so it’s important to get to know your local farmer, as well as read the labels of products you pick up at the store. The USDA certifies products as: [...]

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 01 May 2006 12:25:00 +0000

At my co-op the other day, I saw a bag of Cascadian Farms frozen organic spinach, clearly market “Product of China” on the back. No system that will ship delicate frozen greens halfway across the world is sustainable, no matter what anyone says. Those delicate greens should be eaten where they’re grown.

By: Annabel

Annabel — Mon, 01 May 2006 11:26:29 +0000

Yeah this is why I don’t buy much organic. I prefer to focus my efforts on buying local instead. (Although obviously local AND organic is best!) If my food comes from halfway around the world then it’s not so good for the environment after all.