Blog Category: local

Why I'm NOT Buying Organic

For years I have been emphasizing the importance of buying organic. Well, today I have a new message for you.

When it comes to meat and produce, at times it is simply best not to buy organic.

I recently picked up a bulk order of beef from a new local farm. As I pulled in the farmer’s dusty, gravel driveway, an enthusiastic farm dog greeted me with excited yelps. In the distance, beautiful cattle roamed the rolling hills, grazing on lush grass that enhances the nutrient density of their milk and meat. As I exited my car, a young farmer greeted me with a warm smile and friendly handshake. We spoke at length about his sustainable farming practices in which he focuses on quality not just quantity of product.

I then asked him if the meat was organic. The answer? No.