Beyond Organic....

[Robeson]

Good article in Ode. It raises the issue of organic food, and it's future. The article discusses how it can have a positive ecological and economic impact, along with the obvious of producing good foods.

Excerpt:

"Sambazon is part of a new wave of entrepreneurial companies seeking to promote ecological restoration and economic justice as an integral part of their business—a concept known as “market-driven conservation.” Together these firms—which also include Guayakí (maté drinks), Manitoba Harvest (hemp foods), Adina World Beat Beverages (fruit drinks), Jungle Products (oils from tropical plants) and others—hope to push the natural-foods industry “beyond organic.” Rather than simply rejecting dubious practices like chemical pesticides and genetic modification, they are seeking to create products that actually make a positive contribution to the environment and local communities as part of how they are harvested and manufactured...."

http://www.odemagazine.com/article.php?aID=4403

[peacebuzzard]

1. Great find, Robeson.

I just signed up for the email newsletter.

This subculture is fast becoming a mini-revolution which is picking up a furious steam. Everywhere I go , more and more mainstream are conscious of the "go-organic" benefits.

[Robeson]

2. I agree. I know it's a cliche'....

...but we, the consumers, can change the landscape of free trade. It's really up to conscientious consumers such as us, to educate others. We can force change, if we put our dollars elsewhere, and encourage others to do so, too.

That article illustrated how it is a win, win, win, for the producer, consumer, and environment.