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08/06/2020
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By Cassie B.
Uncovering the truth about pesticides in food
Every year, six billion pounds of pesticides are used around the world. The effects of all this pesticide use are felt in every aspect of our lives because these chemicals are incredibly pervasive. Even if you eat organic – and you definitely should – it is still hard to avoid pesticide exposure entirely. That’s unfortunate […]
04/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can organic fertilizers provide enough nutrients to potted herbs?
Gardening or growing your own produce is a fulfilling activity. It provides a convenient and healthy way of controlling the foods that you eat and ensures that they are always fresh and grown just the way you like. But a common misconception is that you need an allotment or an actual garden to grow your own […]
04/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the efficacy of organic fertilizers on the availability of dissolved nitrogen in pot grown herbs
In this study, Swedish researchers evaluated the release of minerals during the crop cycle from different organic fertilizers mixed into the growing medium for pot-grown crops. Their results were published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture. Potted herbs are often cultivated as certified organic products. However, matching the mineralization and availability of dissolved nutrients with plant […]
10/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Creepy crawlies love veggies, too: Video shows a microscopic hive of activity in the vegetables you buy
Not in the habit of washing fruits and vegetables before cooking and chowing down on them? A recently released video showed all kinds of tiny insects, bugs, and microbes living on the unwashed surface of plant foods. Danish biomedical student Martin Kaae Kristiansen studies at Aalborg University. The 28-year-old obtained several common vegetables from the local […]
03/02/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Kyrgyzstan announces 10-year plan to switch to 100% organic agriculture
Sometimes the smallest nations can prove to be the bravest and most progressive in their thinking. Western countries like to believe that they are the most advanced in the world, and they certainly are in some respects, but when it comes to genetically modified crops and avoiding chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, other countries are […]
02/18/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Pesticides and infertility: New study advises couples trying to conceive to Go Organic; says washing food isn’t enough
Those of us who have children can likely remember the incredible excitement we felt the day the pregnancy test came back positive. Sadly, that joy eludes many desperate couples. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that 12.1 percent of women in the U.S. face fertility issues, with virtually all of them – […]
02/07/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Organically grown crops contain more polyphenols, fewer toxic chemicals than conventionally grown produce
Meta-analyses conducted by researchers from various European countries showed that organically grown crops contain more antioxidants than their conventional counterparts. They also found that organic produce contained less cadmium and pesticide residues than non-organic crops. There is an increase in the demand for organic foods due to the negative effects of agricultural chemical like pesticides and fertilizers […]
07/31/2018
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By Bridgette Wilcox
The shocking truth reveals vegetables were more nutritious in 1950 than they are now
The fruits and vegetables of today have seen a decline in nutritional value, a report done by The Globe and Mail and CTV News found. In analyzing the fresh produce sold in Canadian markets, the report saw a sharp decrease in their vitamin and mineral content, compared to that of fruits and vegetables from the […]
06/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How shifting to organic farming could help rural America rebound from economic disaster
The practice of organic farming is becoming increasingly popular. This industry may very well be the rope that pulls the rural regions of the U.S. out of an economic quagmire, an article in Civil Eats stated. Organic agriculture is currently worth $47 billion and shows no sign of petering out any time soon. Certified organic […]
02/19/2018
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By Janine Acero
Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey
Organic farming has gained steady ground in the U.S. farm sector over the recent years due to the growing demand for healthy food products by consumers. While conventional farming is still the more prevalent type of agriculture – yielding significantly more produce than its organic counterpart – one study suggests that organic farming may present more job opportunities […]
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