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Old 09-15-2008, 06:20 PM
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Default Re: Where it counts the most to buy organic

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Originally Posted by EviesEarth View Post
Lyndsey, that is a great list.
I try to buy as much organic as I can. Also keep in mind that (not organic) corn and soy are often GM crops so it is important to try to go organic here.
That's a really good point. I've heard that the corn that exists today is very far removed from its original wild ancestor. I suppose also since it is sometimes used for fuel too, there's pressure to grow lots of it quickly, so chemical fertilizers and pesticides must play a big role.
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