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What Does the Word ‘Organic’ Mean Now?

Navigating food labels can be confusing, as we strive to purchase safe, healthy products that don’t destroy the land or harm the animals and people living on it. Here, Hugh Kent, a farmer and advocate for the Real Organic Project, offers yet another angle on labeling laws, plus an alternative consumers may find appealing.
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