June 14, 2004
Value Of ‘organic’ Label Debated
By Mary Bergin The Capital Times The “100 percent organic” label is the federal government’s way of defining product purity, but not all organic farmers say it’s worth the work or expense to obtain.
May 26, 2004
USDA Secretary Veneman Pulls Organic Food Directives But Major Program Reform Still Needed
At a news conference this morning USDA Secretary Ann Veneman announced that the agency is withdrawing its recent policy directives clarifying certain organic food production standards. The move comes amidst a rising tide of criticism from organic food producers, consumers and marketers who viewed the directives as a weakening...
