Organic Trade Association highlights news that defied the old stereotypes this year
Many will remember 2011 for the continued economic troubles, the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election, and unprecedented political demonstrations around the world and in our own backyards. As the year draws to a close, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) examines several myths about organic agriculture that were “busted” this year by researchers, the media and shoppers.
- Myth: Organic is a niche market
- Myth: U.S. consumers are ambivalent about GMOs
- Myth: Organic foods are too expensive for the average family to afford
- Myth: Organic farming can’t feed the world
- Myth: We no longer need to worry about pesticides
- Myth: The Jobless Recovery
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