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What do “free range,” “organic” and other chicken labels really mean?

By on January 31, 2011 in green living, organic farming, sustainable agriculture, sustainable eating

Pastured, organic, natural … these buzzwords are a marketing bonanza. Here’s what to really expect from them When I started my messy breakup with cheap chicken, one of the immediate complications I found was, well, how do you define “cheap chicken”? (And, by extension, what is “good” or “sustainable” chicken?) By cheap chicken, I meant […]

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What exactly is ‘Organic’ produce?

By on June 29, 2010 in organic farming, sustainable eating

Organic farming recognises the direct connection between our health and the food we eat. Strict regulations, known as ‘standards’, define what organic farmers can and cannot do – and place a strong emphasis on the protection of wildlife and the environment. In organic farming: pesticides are severely restricted – instead organic farmers develop nutrient-rich soil […]

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