Re: Deceptive and Ridiculous Application of the Organic Label

[Guest guest]

Yes, that's true. I asked at the local Farmer's Market and the farmers

who didn't have " certified organic " products told me pretty much the same

thing. However, they would have no trouble becoming " certified " if they

wanted to go through the hassles.

Zack

On Sat, 29 Nov 2008, Bee wrote:

> Hi Group,

> Everyone should be aware that the word " organic " is not regulated as

> this article points out. The only designation that is regulated is the

> word " cerified organic. "

>

> However, please understand that some of your small local farmers, who

> are " trully " organic, do not have their products " certified organic "

> because of the high costs and the amount of paperwork involved.

>

> I talked to a farmer here in Ontario, who said he just cannot afford to

> have his products " certified organic. "

>

> Deceptive and Ridiculous Application of the Organic Label

> http://tinyurl.com/5bg27u

>

> Bee

>

>

[Guest guest]

My grassfed farmer said the same thing. Way too much hassle to get

certified. They even check all the fenceposts to make sure they don't

have treated lumber, in case the cow chews on them or something. Plus,

it's very expensive, and he would have to raise prices. Personally, I

like eating CHEAP grassfed beef myself! (I just ordered another

half cow, which will cost about $3 per pound).

Doug

[Guest guest]

Doug,

Where did you get that grassfed beef? Inquiring minds want to know

Thanks,

andra

>

> My grassfed farmer said the same thing. Way too much hassle to get

> certified. They even check all the fenceposts to make sure they don't

> have treated lumber, in case the cow chews on them or something. Plus,

> it's very expensive, and he would have to raise prices. Personally, I

> like eating CHEAP grassfed beef myself! (I just ordered another

> half cow, which will cost about $3 per pound).

>

> Doug

>

[Guest guest]

Laurel Creek Farm... the best kept secret in Tennessee! When I get

1/2 cow, I get the bones and everything too. Best thing is,

within the past 2 months, he and 4 others have opened up a Market

within a mile from my house. Fresh seafood, organic produce, upscale

deli, grassfed beef, etc.... So now, I can go any time and pick up

pasture raised eggs or great produce! I made my first batch of

sauerkraut from organic cabbage last week...

1/2 cow seems to last us more than 6 months... for me, my wife, and

my Jack Terrier!

Doug

>

> Doug,

>

> Where did you get that grassfed beef? Inquiring minds want to

know

>

> Thanks,

> andra

[Guest guest]

Hi Doug, where is Laurel Creek Farm? I'm in Memphis.

Thanks, Vida

>

> Laurel Creek Farm... the best kept secret in Tennessee!