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by dogismycopilot 3459 days ago
"The thing is produce is a commodity, not a branded good, and people ultimately don't care what "label" is on their vegetables and won't pay a premium for a given label when they can get reasonable analogs for the same or a lesser price. Consumers just want quality produce at a reasonable price."

Have you ever been to a Whole Foods or Sprouts store?

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my wife buys organic milk, and it kills me. it doesn't matter how many studies of composition and pesticides etc i provide, the religion of organic rules.
Do you have a daughter? Any concerns re early puberty? http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/10/05/hidden-hormones-can...

All the excess hormones in some milks and meats can cause issues.

i have a daughter (almost 4 yo). what did i just read?
Organic milk is usually hyperpasturized.

(I know someone who switched from organic to 'local' because of that)