USDA organic sticker on a gallon of milk. - ZikG/Shutterstock If you've ever picked up an organic apple and wondered why it costs double the price (or more) of its conventional counterpart, you're not ...
I spent two summers working on an organic farm near Nashville. During that time, I witnessed firsthand the meticulous cultivation of food as it traveled from the soil to a customer's hand. I learned ...
Eating organic has long been touted as the way to avoid pesticide consumption — but one Harvard professor is saying those claims are bogus. Robert Paarlberg, an associate professor in the Harvard ...
In spite of growing awareness over rising grocery costs, Americans continue to shell out for fresh organic produce. U.S. shoppers collectively spent more than $9 billion on organic fruits and ...
Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Organic carrots were recalled last week in connection ...
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Is Organic Food a Scam?

This video on whether the production of organic food is a scam/lie or at best a big waste of money is in response to a video I saw produced by Prager Unervisity and narrated by Bjorn Lomborg called ...
True or false: Organic produce is always grown without pesticides. If you answered true…sorry, but you’ve got it twisted. Surprising, right? The truth is that many organic farmers rely on pesticides ...
What does it mean to buy organic if your organic food might not be organic after all? Last month, a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed its failure to make sure that imported ...
We all want the best for our children – especially when it comes to establishing a nutritious diet. My husband and I always strive to make informed decisions when it comes to our daughter’s health, ...
Organic fruits and vegetables pose little risk from pesticides, according to a new Consumer Reports analysis of Department of Agriculture data. But going organic can cost more—sometimes a lot ...
Create your own kitchen garden with simple steps to grow fresh, chemical-free vegetables and herbs right at home.