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Ask Dave: Farmer’s Market Safety

October 1, 2011 by

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Dear Dave, Is it safe to trust farmers market’s products that aren’t raised organically?  Sally, Wyoming   Hi Sally – The great advantage of farmer’s markets is the connection between grower and consumer.  You have the opportunity to ask:  Was this sprayed with pesticides?  Are these chickens pastured?  Is this beef grass-fed?  YOU can choose which […]

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May 2, 2010 by

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Organic vs Conventionally Grown Food – Samantha Organic Food under the USDA’s definition, means it is generally free of synthetic substances; contains no antibiotics and hormones; contains no genetically modified ingredients; has not been irradiated or fertilized with sewage sludge; and was raised without the use of most conventional pesticides.  Eating organic food is a […]