How Organic are Your Organic Groceries Really?

If you’re buying organics you likely give a hoot about your family’s health, the environment, or both. However, these values come at a cost. While it’s possible to save money on organic foods, typically they do run on the more expensive than conventional side, which is why a new report about organic food at the Washington Post is so alarming.

The piece point out that relaxation of the federal organic food standards, and an explosion of consumer demand for organics, have helped push the organics market into a $23 billion-a-year business. That makes the organic market the fastest growing segment of …read more