The term "Organic" upsets me tremendously. It is the largest marketing ploy in recent history. I can see it now. The boardroom of everyday America, and the question is, "how do we get more rich people to buy the same vegetables but with a higher price?" This was catalyst to the growth of the term Organic. The term itself insults the ground by implying that from the beginning the soil and nutrients had no factor in how our food was grown. We had to use chemicals and hormones to create big enough food to feed the world. The real term of Organic really means that this particular farmer has stated that they have not, never have, and will not be assisted by chemicals, pesticides or the boogeyman(GMO) not “approved” by the USDA. These statements are a leap-of-faith. There is NO Federal agency that has complete oversight on the privatized corporations using the USDA Guidelines of the term Organic. State, county and city departments are available throughout the country but are not required to be used by any farmer. Only recently have the government agencies gained the funding to regulate more often. There are over 28 non-profit and for profit companies conducting certifications without complete oversight from big brother. SO how much do you trust the Greedy. Kick-backs, donations, funding all still can be bought and corruption will linger until the falsified accreditations cease. Spot checks and jumping in after the fact is negligent at best. I would love if our world could still function with the ways of old, but the innovations and scientific breakthroughs that have been created have ever enticed the pockets of the powerful. But when something goes wrong like the national Romaine Lettuce scare in late 2018 we all saw swift action by USDA and CDC to investigate and follow the outbreak. Operations are sometimes TOO big to manage correctly. It is true what they say, The bigger they are the harder they fall. Best to just buy Local. Organic is mainly more expensive due to added regulatory fees, marketing, and labeling. I think they got it the wrong way around. They should require more labeling and information on the non-organic farms and farmers. Lets monitor the one’s poisoning us. Why do we want to heed the process of the ones wanting to do the right thing. I want to know what the others use to bulk up the food and why are these so bad. Put that in the label and see how many people buy it then. Remember Organic does not chemical free, or unassisted growth. The USDA and NOP have our backs but they just can’t outpower the deep pockets, and special interests. Deter Fraud is still out there.
Whore-ganic!
