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As some of you may have heard, there was a contentious meeting of the NOSB (National Organic Standards Board) last week, during which the use of hydroponic growing techniques was approved for organic production. Many people have asked us where we stand on the issue and I would have to say that the following letter summarizes our thoughts on this – and the general direction of the organic movement – very well.
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The USDA has proposed imposing an Organic Check-off Program in which all organic producers would pay a percentage of their income to a federal program that would fund research and marketing for the industry as a whole. Think “Got Milk” or “The Incredible Edible Egg.”