Why don't you offer organic produce boxes any more?
It's all about time... I have 3 other part-time jobs and am a full-time student. I am currently studying Chinese Medicine and will begin a one year internship this summer that will take considerable time, energy and focus. After that I plan to open a practice in our community. Running a business and putting the focus into it to make it viable just takes more time that I can commit.
Is Organic better than Local?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Based on my research, here is my order of preference:
1) Certified Organic Local
2) Certified Organic
3) Local - growing conditions unknown or uncertain.
We choose organics first regardless of where they come from because we can get a great variety of produce all year round and we are sure there are no chemicals used on our food. Local organic produce is great when it's in season and we try to include as much in our boxes as possible. However, in the dead of winter, opting for local only just doesn't meet our nutritional needs or offer the variety we should be getting in our diets. And, if the local produce in question is grown with chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, then organic is definitely better!
1) Certified Organic Local
2) Certified Organic
3) Local - growing conditions unknown or uncertain.
We choose organics first regardless of where they come from because we can get a great variety of produce all year round and we are sure there are no chemicals used on our food. Local organic produce is great when it's in season and we try to include as much in our boxes as possible. However, in the dead of winter, opting for local only just doesn't meet our nutritional needs or offer the variety we should be getting in our diets. And, if the local produce in question is grown with chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, then organic is definitely better!
What are GMOs and why should I avoid them?
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are crops that are genetically modified for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons they are modified is so they produce their own insecticides or so they can withstand the spraying of Roundup for weeds that grow nearby. Either way, if they contain organisms that kill bugs or if the crops are sprayed with Roundup (a known carcinogen), what do you suppose they are doing to our bodies? These seeds and crops have not been tested for any long term effects, however many countries around the world have banned their use due to health concerns, and recently in France, studies have shown an undeniable link to breast cancer. Watch this two minute video for more information.