As research into organic food and farming expands, trends are beginning to emerge validating the multiple benefits of organic systems. In this session, the author will present concise, understandable summaries of recently conducted research regarding nutrition, pesticide residues, biodiversity, natural resource conservation, soil and water quality, and food safety related to organic production and handling.
Join eOrganic for Why Eat Organic by Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota. This is a live broadcast from the 2012 Illinois Specialty Crops , Agritourism, and Organic Conference. The broadcast is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST (10:45 Central, 9:45 Mountain, 8:45 Pacific Time)
Register now at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/309956440
For more information, visit:
http://www.extension.org/pages/61954/why-eat-organic-webinar
Jim Riddle, Organic Outreach Coordinator at UMN – Southwest Research and Outreach Center, www.organicecology.umn.edu
