In complaint, Cornucopia says hydroponic isn’t organic

The USDA “has quietly allowed a flood of hydroponically produced fruits and vegetables, largely imported, to be illegally labeled and sold as ‘organic,’” says Cornucopia Institute in a complaint filed with the Agricultural Marketing Service, which oversees the organic food program. Cornucopia acted ahead of a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board, on Nov.… » Read More

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