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    • 9/2/2010
    • Alliance for Food and Farming

    Nutritional and Taste Comparisons of Organic and Conventional Produce

    Studies are often conducted that attempt to distinguish between nutritional and flavor differences of organic or conventional growing practices. This issue has emerged again with some recent media coverage of a new study. The problem with these kinds of studies is that they often have mixed results and a lack of definitive findings. Attached here is a brief run-down compiled by the Alliance for Food and Farming on what several other similar studies have found. The bottom line . . . consumers should continue to enjoy a diet rich in fruits and vegetables whether they are organic or not.


    • 6/15/2009

    Food Inc. Reality Check

    Food Inc., a newly released documentary film presents an extremely one-sided view of the U.S. food system. Only the bad is presented, while none of the significant positive contributions of U.S. farmers and the modern food industry are completely ignored. We are always enthusiastic when people want to learn more about how food is grown in this country. However, this movie doesn't accurately depict the daily efforts of America's farmers. Click on Food Inc: Reality Check (above) for some real facts.


    • 6/15/2009

    Food Inc: What People Are Saying

    Hear what farmers and others have to say about the importance and value of American agriculture in light of the movie Food Inc.