Courtesy of the Des Moines Register Washington Bureau
"Advocates tout organic food as a salvation for small U.S. farms. But
more and more, organic food isn't American at all. The apples
included. Companies are cutting costs by importing not only bananas
and coffee but also all-American commodities like soybeans, fruits and
vegetables, and now even beef. The imports also feed U.S. consumers'
growing demand for organic products - sales are increasing 20 percent
a year nationwide."
Imported Organic foods make the products more available to local
consumers but hurt the smaller Organic farmer who relies on local
buyers. A complex issue.
Neal Van Milligen
 
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