Stanford organic farming study sparks giant squabble

A recent study from Stanford on organic farming has sparked a movement to have its findings rescinded. The study said organic fruits and vegetables were on average no more nutritious than traditionally grown crops.

Read the full story from Western Farm Press, a Farm Industry News sister publication, here.

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aaron woolard (not verified)
on Sep 23, 2012

nutrient density is a direct function of soil fertility. therefore it is not difficult to understand why there is a range of quality(conventional or organic). crops are organic if nothing for three prior seasons has been applied. this is an excellent example for everyone to realize how little the consumer knows about their food.

ashley.jones20
on Apr 15, 2013

Organic foods are grown by sustainable farming methods that is safer than conventional method. Here the farmers don't use pesticides and chemical fertilizers rather natural products are used as manure and compost. Therefore people are using these food more than the conventional ones but I think they have the same nutritional value.
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