Organic Food Blog

There’s a new talk of the town on the net and its known as http://www.stonyfield.com/Organic/. This site has the best info around of any organic farming website. They have been recognized by several top newspapers such as the New York Times and many magazines. They are buzzing all around in the news. Please check out their site to find out more information and don’t forget to sign up for one of there monthly moosletters!

Organic farms are becoming more and more common throughout the US and other countries as well. Most of them are small individual farmers and sell to bigger markets and companies. When we buy organic foods we are helping our fellow farmers and not the big powerful companies that distribute food that’s not as rich in vitamins and not as healthy for us as organic food. Lets all do our fellow farmers families and buy organic!

Ever read the labels on some organic foods imported from India? Wonder what some of the words mean and what they are actually trying to say? Try using this table as a guidelines for some of India’s most popular imported foods to help you out. Courtesy of http://www.organicindia.com/organic-foods.php.

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Edible seeds, Oilseeds and other commodities

Heres some great information I have learned throughout my search for information for Organically grown food. Did you know that each farm claiming to grown Organic foods has to undergo vigorous testing and there are many tests to pass to become legal tender for stating Organically grown. Not all farms somehow pass this test.

Also the price of Organic foods tends to be in the bracket from 10-40 percent higher than most conventional foods. But what about the taste? Statistics have shown and proved the taste of Organically grown foods compared to conventional is hands down better. Just a few fun facts you may not know to help you in you education of the Organic food market. Also the want for Organic foods has increased the past three years by at least 10 percent and sometimes 20. Wow! This has allowed for larger retailers such as Wal Mart to begin carrying Organic foods which in turn make them easier for us to find.

Check out www.treehugger.com for this and more information.

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While doing some reading on the latest Organic Food news I came across and article that puzzled my brain. It seems theres big bucks to be paid out when coming to the aid of the richest of farmers in America. To be exact Billions of dollars spent. But why is the Organic Food Industry being nickeled and dimmed? Why are we forced to pay so much for Organic Food some may wonder, but its the fault of the government for not giving the Organic Food farmers the appreciation and funding they need so desperately and deserve. When is America going to stand up for themselves and see that a more healthy lifestyle lies in the hands of the Organic Food Industry. Please read up on this article at www.organicconsumers.org. It will really open your eyes to whats going on and give you insight to how the government really needs to make a change.

The objective of sustainability lies at the heart of organic farming and is one of the major factors determining the acceptability or otherwise of specific production practices.

The term ’sustainable’ is used in its widest sense, to encompass not just conservation of non-renewable resources (soil, energy, minerals) but also issues of environmental, economic and social sustainability.

This is a highly recommended video for anyone who is interested in the feasibility of running an organic farm.

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Many people wonder why you have to pay more for organic foods in most instances. There are a number of reasons for this, all of which boil down to one simple concept: you get what you pay for!

You may a little more for those organic carrots at the supermarket, but they are cleaner, healthier and you know they came from a wholesome source. You can paying for peace of mind. Can’t say that about your regular carrots, huh?

Here are three reasons why you pay more for organic food and why you shouldn’t complain:

Reason #1: Animal Welfare — Essentially, the better the animals are treated and the better their conditions, the better quality of food you will have. If the animals in question are being fed good food often and being kept in clean, sterile conditions, the chances that they will end with diseases or in poor health from malnourishment are much slimmer. Optimal treatment of animals is a staple of the organic farming industry.

Reason #2: Skilled Husbandry — This boils down to the fact that organic farmers must be more skilled in farming their land and handling their crops. Since there are no pesticides used in many facets of organic farming, farmers must weed by hand. They must keep a constant watch over all of their plants and animals to ensure that everything is growing and being nurtured as it should. This requires a great deal of education and knowledge on the part of those involved in the organic farming process.

Reason #3: Materials — In many instances, organic farmers must make their own materials from scratch, i.e. fertilizer. This is because many of the products on the market today are made with non-organic, artificial components and cannot be used in the organic farming process. Therefore, farmers must either pay more for organic materials or produce their own, which can translate into better quality, but higher cost for the consumer.

Just remember, you are what you eat. Organic food helps to guarantee that what you eat is healthy and natural and when you look and feel better, that will manifest in other areas of your life.