We’re learning that “organic” is becoming a meaningless term aside from pesticide use; it does not account for animal and laying hen feeds that can transfer contaminants and supermarkets neglect stocking quality produce where organic can be meaningful e.g. berries ; the Food Safety rehaul will eventually deserve oversight of the relative autonomy agribusiness is allowed; some strides being made monitoring meat and poultry
Very informative and detailed with references! We used to buy everything at the local supermarket. Now we are spending more time and money at either BJs or Costco; BJs is good for organic versions of many staples. The local farmers' markets have been a bit disappointing; surprisingly little organic produce there.
Well done Dr T! There’s an enormous wealth of basic information in this Substack article. Labeling, whether intentional or not has always been confusing for the consumers. I was in the meat industry for 45 years and we were always frustrated by the constant changes in label regulations, which always caused confusion for customers. Produce is the worst because nobody reads UPC codes let alone know what they mean so great job with that tidbit. Unfortunately, our grain industry is completely compromised! Eat as clean as you can y’all the Lord will do the rest. ✌️
Excellent article, Dr. T. I’ve been eating organic for over 25 years now and all most (90%) meats are bought from local farmers I’ve gotten to know within this time frame!!! Plus there are some great butchers whose opened stores that sell purely pasture raised animals, distinguishing even more so with organic pasture raised. Eating this way really makes a difference in how you feel in every way!!! So many people refuse to pay more for organic or true pasture raised, but they don’t even associate all the drugs they are in for stomach issues, headaches, sleep, etc., etc. They’ll waste money on frivolous things instead of what they eat! As they say, you are what you eat! They ignore the benefits of eating healthy versus their quality of life!
While this article provides useful information, a few essential facts have been omitted
- Larger, corporate-owned "organic" operations have been caught cheating- not adhering to the USDA standards required for their organic label. Certifiers are human, and larger operations can,
and have, 'influenced' them.
- Smaller independent farms cannot afford the time and expense of the paperwork and inspections required for them too be able to market their products as 'USDA Certified Organic'.
That said, organic produce, meats, eggs, and products from the dairy are much better option than "conventional" industrialized agriculture method the USDA, using our tax dollars, has been promoting since the not-so 'Green Revolution'.
Promoted as the way to "end world hunger", the 'Green Revolution' was a marketing program for product of the Military Industrial Complex. Nerve agents became insecticides and anti-parasitics. Nitrogen explosives became fertilizer. Bush runway soil hardeners, too. A tank cleaning agent
was patented as an antibiotic, and an herbicide: glyphosate.
A better option is to look around for independent farms in your local or regional area. Farms that
care about the land, their livestock, and wildlife on their farms. Farmers who live on the land, and raise
their families there.
Many of these use organic practices. A lot of them are 'beyond organic' - adhering to higher standards than the USDA requires.
You can find them at Farmers Markets - but many are too small, or don't have the time to attend,
or there may not be room at the more popular markets.
Other ways to find small farms raising animals using eco-farming methods:
All their animals are grass fed and grass finished. I don’t eat pork. I buy eggs from a local friend that does not feed her poultry any grains. When it comes to produce, it’s tricky, since I live in Wisconsin. In summer I buy local grown, in the winter I have no choice but to hope that organic is better than non-organic
Also please address the fish/seafood debacle. For years I bought 'Atlantic salmon' thinking it was wild caught when I finally found out otherwise. I won't buy farmed seafood so that doesn't leave much choice. Unfortunately I no longer eat much seafood. Unless I'm in an area close to water there isn't much I care to eat, when I do sometimes relent it's usually disappointing at best. TY Dr. T!
Off the organic topic but on the labeling topic, why does it seem nobody is passing on information concerning "Bio Engineered" ingredients in food, primarily, as far as I can tell, in baked goods? Are they safe?
We’re learning that “organic” is becoming a meaningless term aside from pesticide use; it does not account for animal and laying hen feeds that can transfer contaminants and supermarkets neglect stocking quality produce where organic can be meaningful e.g. berries ; the Food Safety rehaul will eventually deserve oversight of the relative autonomy agribusiness is allowed; some strides being made monitoring meat and poultry
Resource:
Jason Matyas
Founder, Seeds for Generations
updates@seedsforgenerations.com
https://www.seedsforgenerations.com
Seeds for Generations, PO Box 60, Newport, VA 24128, United States
Resource:
Weston A. Price Foundation restore nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism.
https://www.westonaprice.org
Current Legislation in Tennessee to protect consumers from mRNA Injected Products.
Other states have similar proposals that must be brought forth to passed laws.
https://www.westonaprice.org/tn-action-alert-protect-livestock-from-mandatory-vaccinations-hearings-3-5-3-6/#gsc.tab=0
Very informative and detailed with references! We used to buy everything at the local supermarket. Now we are spending more time and money at either BJs or Costco; BJs is good for organic versions of many staples. The local farmers' markets have been a bit disappointing; surprisingly little organic produce there.
Well done Dr T! There’s an enormous wealth of basic information in this Substack article. Labeling, whether intentional or not has always been confusing for the consumers. I was in the meat industry for 45 years and we were always frustrated by the constant changes in label regulations, which always caused confusion for customers. Produce is the worst because nobody reads UPC codes let alone know what they mean so great job with that tidbit. Unfortunately, our grain industry is completely compromised! Eat as clean as you can y’all the Lord will do the rest. ✌️
Excellent article, Dr. T. I’ve been eating organic for over 25 years now and all most (90%) meats are bought from local farmers I’ve gotten to know within this time frame!!! Plus there are some great butchers whose opened stores that sell purely pasture raised animals, distinguishing even more so with organic pasture raised. Eating this way really makes a difference in how you feel in every way!!! So many people refuse to pay more for organic or true pasture raised, but they don’t even associate all the drugs they are in for stomach issues, headaches, sleep, etc., etc. They’ll waste money on frivolous things instead of what they eat! As they say, you are what you eat! They ignore the benefits of eating healthy versus their quality of life!
Love to hear about the food anyone ate that wasn’t organic???
Thank you for your endless research on behalf of our health. That link to the ASPCA is such a valuable resource.
While this article provides useful information, a few essential facts have been omitted
- Larger, corporate-owned "organic" operations have been caught cheating- not adhering to the USDA standards required for their organic label. Certifiers are human, and larger operations can,
and have, 'influenced' them.
- Smaller independent farms cannot afford the time and expense of the paperwork and inspections required for them too be able to market their products as 'USDA Certified Organic'.
That said, organic produce, meats, eggs, and products from the dairy are much better option than "conventional" industrialized agriculture method the USDA, using our tax dollars, has been promoting since the not-so 'Green Revolution'.
Promoted as the way to "end world hunger", the 'Green Revolution' was a marketing program for product of the Military Industrial Complex. Nerve agents became insecticides and anti-parasitics. Nitrogen explosives became fertilizer. Bush runway soil hardeners, too. A tank cleaning agent
was patented as an antibiotic, and an herbicide: glyphosate.
A better option is to look around for independent farms in your local or regional area. Farms that
care about the land, their livestock, and wildlife on their farms. Farmers who live on the land, and raise
their families there.
Many of these use organic practices. A lot of them are 'beyond organic' - adhering to higher standards than the USDA requires.
You can find them at Farmers Markets - but many are too small, or don't have the time to attend,
or there may not be room at the more popular markets.
Other ways to find small farms raising animals using eco-farming methods:
https://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html
RealMilk.com
Or check the Farm & Garden section of Craigslist.
Independent farms that ship high quality meats and other products:
White Oak Pastures, Georgia
Polyface Farms, Virginia
Nourished by Nature, North Dakota
Remember - these hardworking people cannot offer cheap meats and other products as
"loss leaders" to get people in to buy high markup items like cleaning products, deodorant,
and shampoo.
The quality and flavor of eggs from hen roaming on pasture, eating bugs and grubs along with
tender weeds and seeds is far superior to the watery, pale eggs from the supermarket.
Beef, lamb, pork, and milk products from animals living on the land, eating their species-appropriate
diet - without drugs, chemicals, rBGH, or mRNA injections - it's worth the price.
I purchase my rudiment meat from northstarbison.com
All their animals are grass fed and grass finished. I don’t eat pork. I buy eggs from a local friend that does not feed her poultry any grains. When it comes to produce, it’s tricky, since I live in Wisconsin. In summer I buy local grown, in the winter I have no choice but to hope that organic is better than non-organic
And I get it!
Also please address the fish/seafood debacle. For years I bought 'Atlantic salmon' thinking it was wild caught when I finally found out otherwise. I won't buy farmed seafood so that doesn't leave much choice. Unfortunately I no longer eat much seafood. Unless I'm in an area close to water there isn't much I care to eat, when I do sometimes relent it's usually disappointing at best. TY Dr. T!
Those agencies should be eliminated, and a simple replacement should be implemented.
Those agencies are polio and do the bidding of deep state
Off the organic topic but on the labeling topic, why does it seem nobody is passing on information concerning "Bio Engineered" ingredients in food, primarily, as far as I can tell, in baked goods? Are they safe?
Don't forget about the USDA's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas.