S2 E34 how organic is the food labled organic - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

Replay of segment 2 of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 10-20-18 on 860AM WNOV and W293cx 106.5 FM Milwaukee WI,

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Topics: Joey and Holly talk about how organic is the food labeled organic

How organic is the food you're eating
Organic food is food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming in general features practices that strive to cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity – without use of conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation
What pesticides do to us – - lower immune system - make us tired/fatigued - can increase risk of disease/cancer - cause metabolism problems
Not “healthier” necessarily
In 2017 reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed its failure to make sure that imported organic foods actually meet USDA organic standards. Part of this was a failure to check documents and do audits, but perhaps most horrifyingly, even when imported crops do actually meet organic standards, there’s a decent chance they’ll end up being fumigated upon arrival with pesticides not allowed under USDA organic regulations.
In order for milk and meat to be sold as organic, the animals can eat only organic feed, and most feed corn and soy grown in the U.S. is genetically modified, which doesn’t qualify as organic.
How to prevent non-organic – clean 15/dirty dozen, shop stores that don’t sell produce that’s been sprayed with pesticides, find a local farmer
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In her constant, undying pursuit of all things garden-related, Tovah gets her hands dirty both outside and indoors. She is a perennial, heirloom, vegetable and cottage gardener of fanatical proportions, and is accredited by NOFA as an Organic Land Care professional. Beyond the garden outdoors, Tovah’s areas of specialty also include decades of experience with tropicals (especially begonias) in windowsills, greenhouses, and otherwise. She is an author and a blogger.
1.You write about how you used to get rid of your moss, and now you embrace is, why is moss a great addition to any landscape?
2.For everyday gardener, what do we most commonly forget to do in the garden (like relax, look at things, take in the beauty)?
3.What is the importance of designated walk areas in the garden?
4.Many people can see this time of year as ugly and brown, or can see it as picturesque and colorful – what are some ways you embrace the beauty of fall?
5.Tell us more about your newest book – The Garden in Every Sense and Season?
6.Where can we find out more about you?
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