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I saw and read that article yesterday.

Hello My Friends
Have you ever seen the list of chemicals that organic farmers can use and still be "legally" considered organic. It would make your hair stand on end.
Jack

I read the article, Rj. Very interesting that the Fed's concern was generated by financial gains firstly, then secondly, by product fraud.

And...on another subject - Yes, Jack, I have. I am part of the Organic Farmers of Michigan. Years ago we watched carefully as the federal government wanted involvement - to improve the Organic certification process and make it 'better'.
As a certified Organic Grower, who became certified long before USDA became involved, I was horrified to see how they (USDA) 'dumbed down' the rules so that corporate farms could become certified.
I want no part of that.

That dumbing down is why I might as well buy produce that isn't organic. It used to mean something. I do still buy organic flour, bread and pasta, I think they are not allowed to spray the wheat with roundup before harvest, because it doesn't give me headaches like regular wheat, noodles, bread, etc.

Nothing better than harvesting fruit & vegetables from your own garden.