Farming chemicals and food: New Study Confirms Risk

Consumers are faced with a perplexing number of food related concerns these days.  Whether or not to purchase organic is certainly one that looms large.  The benefit of buying food grown locally is that you can know your farmer and ask about their farming practices.  Whether the farm is certified organic or simply maintains healthy practices, consumers can take comfort in knowing how what they eat was grown. 

See Washington Post coverage of the latest study that indicates that for some fruits and vegetables especially, eating organic or sustainably grown produce may make a real difference.