Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

The federal government has a new plan to crack down on organic label fraud in the food industry. The Department of Agriculture sets guidelines for which foods can be labeled “certified organic.” Those ...

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations on foods labeled “organic” on Thursday, as part of an effort to close loopholes and increase confidence in the agency’s organic seal. The ...

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Ever stood in a grocery store aisle, staring at two nearly identical products, one with a pretty green leaf logo claiming ...

DALLAS — More and more shoppers are forking out extra money for organic foods to avoid chemicals, eat healthy and support the environment. But the USDA Organic label, stamped on everything from ...

Many debates surround the economics, benefits and costs of organic farming. But it’s indisputable that when a consumer pays for an organic product, that is what he should get. The U.S. Department of ...

Prairie du Rocher, Ill. – On a cold winter day in Illinois, three little pigs are resting in a three-sided shed. They have plenty of space to trot around, as they do when Jennifer Duensing approaches.

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