/r/organic

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A community for topics centered on Organic agriculture to keep GMO, pesticides, and other synthetic (artificial) additives out of our foods, and drinks; this perspective is particularly focused on Organic as both regulated industry and the issues and interests that make it essential for a sustainable food-chain and environment.

r/Farmers

r/OrganicFarming

r/OrganicGardening

r/OrganicSeed

USDA Organic regulations:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/organic-standards

OMRI List of approved substances:

http://www.omri.org/

Organic Seed Finder:

http://organicseedfinder.com/

Sustainable Agriculture Reasearch and Education:

http://www.sare.org/

Sustainable Agriculture

https://attra.ncat.org/

Organic Seed Alliance:

http://www.seedalliance.org/

Managing Cover Crops Profitably: (Organic and Conventional information)

http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/Managing-Cover-Crops-Profitably-3rd-Edition/Text-Version

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation:

http://www.xerces.org/

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Seed Companies By Region: (please message a mod to add more must have at least some organic offerings)

NE

High Mowing Organic:

http://www.highmowingseeds.com/

Johnny's Select seeds: (Not 100% Organic)

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/

NW

Uprising Seeds:

http://uprisingorganics.com/

Sisikyou Seeds:

http://www.siskiyouseeds.com/pilot.asp

S

Baker creek Heirloom:

http://www.rareseeds.com/

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Turkish Organization Indicted in Organic Corn and Soybean Scheme.

Turkish Organization Indicted in Organic Corn and Soybean Scheme.

Turkish businesspeople, including the late Hakan Bahceci and his associates, were indicted in a federal criminal complaint and a civil lawsuit in the U.S. for defrauding the organic food market by selling falsely labeled non-organic grains.

The indictment filed in Maryland in August 2022 revealed that Bahceci and his associates sold soybeans and corn in the U.S. under false organic certification.

Most companies and individuals named in the federal criminal case were also subjects of a civil lawsuit filed by Global Natural LLC in 2017. The company is seeking damages for breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and conspiracy from Bahceci, his associates, and his companies.

Bahceci owned Dubai-based Hakan Organics DMCC and Hakan Agro DMMC. These companies purchased non-organic corn and soybeans from Eastern Europe, which were then sold as organic in the U.S. The scandal highlighted the need for strict regulation and oversight of the organic food market to protect legitimate businesses and consumers.

This is a summary of original article at Feed & Grain

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2024/03/06
13:55 UTC

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Organic Whole Milk?

Why can I never find organic milk labeled as "whole milk"? At least the brands I have seen in California, Clover, 365, Producers. I see the VitD Organic Milk is very similar in fat composition to Non-Organic Whole Milk, but it is not labeled Whole. Why? Is there a difference?

9 Comments
2024/02/26
17:45 UTC

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Organic vs Pesticide free?

Hi all, UK based here. Ive noticed lately that i find a lot of local fruit & veg sellers will have produce that is Not organic but they say is free of pesticides. I thought those two were interchangeable but I guess not? how can something be pesticide free but non-organic and what are the main differences? Thanks

13 Comments
2024/02/22
17:00 UTC

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GTS KOMBUTCHA IS NO LONGER ORGANIC

Recently, GTs kombutcha silently removed their non-gmo and USDA organic certifications. In ingredients it does not contain a “*”(the symbol for organic certified) next to their fruit juices.

7 Comments
2024/02/08
22:42 UTC

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Saving seed is a duty to the Earth and to future generations. Farmers who grow their own seeds, save their own seeds, don't buy pesticides, have three-fold more incomes than farmers who are locked into the chemical treadmill depending on Monsanto and Cargill.

0 Comments
2024/02/03
21:01 UTC

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When are we going to realize that the food that we eat is the mother of all the health issues and corporate companies and Medical industry is trying to downplay it for their profits ..

6 Comments
2024/01/08
03:05 UTC

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"Food inspection is COMMUNISM and food poisoning is PATRIOTIC!" -This guy

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2024/01/02
06:41 UTC

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Best way to get Organic Food in the DMV?

I recently moved to the DMV near Gaithersburg, MD. I’m looking to buy organic food in the DC and Baltimore area, but I’m unsure of the best way to get the best quality and price. I’ve been getting my USDA organic produce from Mom’s Organic Market, but it is too pricey. Also, I’m starting to find out that the USDA seal on food does not always guarantee food that was not sprayed with pesticides. Would it be cheaper to shop from local farms through CSA’s or continue shopping from grocery stores? Is there a quality farmers market in the DMV for organic food? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!

5 Comments
2023/12/31
03:39 UTC

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PAN UK’s new dirty dozen list

Pesticide Action Network have published their new DD list. They’re one of the few examiners that take into account the accumulative ‘cocktail’ effect of pesticides rather than the individual residues. They’re a small organisation also doing great work around policy. Well worth supporting

2 Comments
2023/12/29
13:11 UTC

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Whole Foods/Sprouts/Aldi/TJ/Fresh Market for organic fruits/vegs/meats

I am looking to purchase organic fruits and veggies as well as organic grass fed beef and poultry. I have researched this a bit. While WF has these products, it no longers gets the produce from local farms in most cases (at least what I have learned, it might be incorrect). It does get it from organic grown, but they are now huge conglomerates vs local places. I have no idea if any of the other stores get local or closer to the store grown produce.

Would like to hear where most people purchase, I don't have any good farmers markets nearby that have enough variety.

7 Comments
2023/12/16
19:00 UTC

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What's the best way to clean fruit?

I've heard apple cidar vinegar is useful and so is baking soda but I want to hear from the reddit community for tips.

17 Comments
2023/12/04
15:24 UTC

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Organic inspector job- what is the work like, does it make for a good career?

I’m interested in organic inspecting and wondering if it would make a good career- as in decent pay and benefits, stable work long term, etc. I think I have a good understanding on how to become an inspector, but does anybody have any insight on what the job is like? Is it super stressful? Do you have to enforce a lot of rules when inspecting? Is there usually a lot of violations when you are inspecting a place?

20 Comments
2023/12/03
17:03 UTC

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