Although the U.S. does not require GMOs to be labeled, you can still find out whether or not your produce is genetically engineered, by looking at its
A conventionally grown product carries a 4-digit PLU code (Ex: conventionallygrown banana:
4011
)
An organic product carries a 5-digit code, starting with the number 9: (Ex: organic banana:
94011
)
A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) product has a 5-digit code, starting withthe number 8: (Ex: GE banana:
84011
)
In the past six years, the number of small farms has increased by 20 percent, to1.2 million
Farmers’ markets grew 50 percent from 2001 to 2006, to nearly 4,700 farms (and$1 billion in sales).
According to the most recent Farm Bill, small farmers can get up to 75 percent of their organic certification costs reimbursed, and some can also get crop insurance.Money has also been set aside to research organic foods and promote farmers’markets.
1,200 U.S. school districts have committed to buying fresh vegetables and fruitsfrom local farms.
Wild Fish vs. Farmed Fish
You have probably heard the debate and are wondering,
"Do I choose wild fish or farm raised fish?"
When it comes to your health, we recommend wild caught fish, and here's why: Farm raised fish generallyhave the same level of omega-3 fatty acids as wild fish, but when it comes to fat and calories, the farmraised fish have more.
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Because farm raised fish don't have lots of room to swim and are prone to disease, they are oftengiven antibiotics as well as commercial dyes to give them a healthy color. Even the feed they are givenmay have toxins that are passed on to the consumer
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