Ashley asked:


Are there really any benefits to eating organic food or are people just waisting their money?

David asked:


1 ) I can’t afford organic vegetables, so I buy the frozen brand vegetables, but how do I tell if they are genetically modified or contain other additives ? The only thing labeled is Natural.

2 ) I should always stick to 100% and organic food labels/ingredients, right ?

asked:


I am thinking about starting a small organic farm that sells vegetables, trees, maple syrup, and pastured livestock poultry ready to slaughter. I am wondering if you can answer all of these questions:

1. How would I report my farm for taxes? I want to deduct as much as possible from the first year because that will be the most expensive year.

2. Do I need to obtain some sort of business licence for my farm?

3. Do I need to register my livestock and poultry anywhere?

4. Do I need a food licence for making maple syrup?

5. Would I need a licence for selling my products roadside in zip code 49055?
onedot.darling, I am doing my work thank you very much, and I am doing work for ungrateful people like you too. The work I am doing is starting more small farms around the country. Big agriculture is using nasty herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and round up ready seeds. These things are causing problems like cancer and birth defects at an alarming rate. Many large Agricorps are also using RBGH, a growth hormone and antibiotics so we can eat cows that hang out in their own poop all day. I am starting a small farm to stop this. I am looking for advice from people who know what they are talking about. To answer your other post, I am becoming a chef, but not on a cruise line anymore. I will work 40-50 hours as a chef and the rest of the time on my small farm. Don’t tell me that I should do my own work. As a chef it is my job to use the best ingredients possible and inform people about what they are eating. My passion for good food is not a dream I should give up.

asked:


What are some grocery stores in Mississauga that carry organic fruits vegetables, free range organic chicken eggs raw milk, etc. Any store that has organic food is okay but I would prefer the names and locations of supermarkets that have both organic and non organic foods.

Oneida asked:


…the diets of US families?
News out this week about the White House chef preparing organic vegetables for the Obama family, as he did for the Bush family. Do you feel more families with young children will be influenced by the publicity that the Obama’s young daughters are eating veggies, and thus more families will pursue a healthier diet? Take into consideration that White House chefs will prepare the vegetables, and that the White House budget can accommodate the higher cost of organic fruits and vegetables. What effect will the broiled fish and chicken, steamed, stir-fried, or fresh salad veggies served in the White House have on the average American family? Will moms and dads make the effort to serve more fruits and veggies to their children?

Rachael . asked:


I’ve never been to Whole Foods and want to find another store to buy organic fruit and vegetables. I was wondering if the fruits in the produce section of Whole Foods are all organic.

P A asked:


Do you think organic vegetables taste better, have more flavour and are better quality?

I order organic vegetables regularly now. I think some vegetables really make a difference when they’re organic.

Celery seems to be way more crunchy, tomatoes and mushrooms are much tastier.
Organic cauliflower is delicious, Ive even started breaking off chunks and eating it raw, which I never did before.

But I honestly cant tell any difference with organic potatoes, broccoli, green beans, onions or peppers.

I wonder what other people think. Maybe the ones I mentioned are only nicer because they happen to be fresher, and havent been sat on supermarket shelf for days.

Or do you think organic really does improve the quality?

Thanks
Just an update to other peoples answers..

Since there is no standard for what can (or
cannot) be legally labeled as organic, the
difference is mostly cosmetic

This isnt true, in the UK at least. The Soil Association controls what can be labelled as organic, and they ae really quite strict. I think you have to be growing organically for at least 2 years on the same soil, before any of those products can be sold as organic.

My question wasn’t really about the health benefits though. I agree Im not entirely convinced organic is any healthier.

But my question is really about the quality, and whether you think they taste better

wictoria asked:


I got Lundberg Countrywild ~ A gourmet blend of whole grain brown rice with long grain brown rice, whole grain Wehani rice, and whole grain Black Japonica rice. I was wondering if it would be yummy to add vegetable broth? and it also says a tbs of oil is optional, should I add sesame oil? Or peanut? Or should I not add oil?

Julian asked:


…Minimal publicity for one - why?
Read an article in the Wednesday or Thursday Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Appears it was taken from http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/11/america/11lady-obama.php The meals the White House staff prepares for the Obama family include organic vegetables, prepared in low-fat recipes. In the AJC article, The White House chef was quoted as saying Laura Bush insisted on organic vegetables, and lots of them.

So why the difference in publicity? Do you think it’s the news media’s adoration for all things Obama? Could it be the two young Obama children and the not-so-healthy foods many young children consume?

tburke_25 asked:


What is the difference between Organic Fruits and Vegetables compared to regular Fruits and Vegetables? Besides the price!