The following are some interesting articles and books. While we certainly don’t agree with everything that is written, we thought you might enjoy reviewing some of the news about the organic world. If you have a favorite article you would like to suggest, please let us know.

Iowa State study shows soil-building benefits of organic practices
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, May 23, 2013

U.S Facing 'Grievous Harm' from Chemicals in Air, Food, Water, Panel Says
Lyndsey Layton, The Washington Post, Friday, May 7, 2010

Don't Panic, Go Organic
Anna Lappe, Foreign Policy, April 29, 2010

Fight Childhood Obesity
New York City Department of Health

Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, 2008-2009

Shopper's Guide to Pesticides
Environmental Working Group

Ten Good Reasons to Go Organic
The Organic Trade Association

5 Food Package Claims That Deserve a Double Take
Katherine Hobson, USNews.com, March 22, 2010

A Tightwad’s Dilemma: Rethinking Buying Habits
John Ewoldt, Star Tribune, October 2009

On-Fitness - Better School Nutrition: Is a Healthful School Lunch Just a Nudge Away?
Katherine Hobson, U.S. News & World Report, March 6, 2009.

Eating Your Veggies – Not as Good for You?
M.J. Stephey, Time, February 18, 2009

Fresh Greens – Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
Mora Judkis, U.S. News & World Report, January 28, 2009

Dr. Greene’s Organic Journey:  Is it right for your family?
Dr. Green.com, September 10, 2008

Family Friendly Farming – Creating a Farm Life Your Children Will Treasure
Joel Saltin, Acres USA, June 2000