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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159212.php

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Comment by Mike Hinkle on August 9, 2009 at 3:43pm: Hey Tony, you may have solved Erik's riddle, "Who stood to gain if local growers are bemoaned?" Vendors that ship produce would not want the chemical aspect identified. They need to add it to make the produce last to market. Local? How much preservatives for a two week boat ride? When I was in Casper, Wyoming, there was such a shortage of good vegatables. Someone could make a fortune.

Comment by Erik Dalton on August 9, 2009 at 3:30pm: Yep...still wonder who wanted this study done and why? Who really paid for it?

Comment by Tony Poland, CMT on August 9, 2009 at 3:10pm: Well, my first concern they obviously skipped over with hardly a mention was the effects of the chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Certainly avoiding the chemical pesticides alone is worth every extra penny spent. I opt for locally grown conventional produce for any items where I'm discarding the peel. Most of the chemicals are found in the peel and the internal difference from the chemical fertilizers is minimal, from the materials I've read.
I absolutely agree with Mike's comment that the taste of the organics is certainly superior. I think locally grown has much to do with that as well. If the produce is local, it's allowed to ripen on the plant much longer than if it's to be shipped long distance. But that wasn't addressed in the article at all.

Comment by Mike Hinkle on August 8, 2009 at 5:12pm: A little off-topic but, hey guys with me it comes down to taste as well as nutrition. There is no contest when I add this factor in.

Comment by Erik Dalton on August 8, 2009 at 12:24pm: Good idea...Teri and I should go into the farming and exporting business when we move to Costa Rica. She has a green thumb and I've learned to take orders well.

Comment by Ashwin Nathi on August 7, 2009 at 9:48pm: Hi Erik,
may be u can export to island , some of our home grown organic foods , we bring most from sun food , david wolfe

Comment by Robert Chute on August 7, 2009 at 8:07pm: I don't have a link off the top of my head but I'm sure you'll find a compelling look into this issue on YouTube. Search for Organic + "Penn and Teller".

Comment by Erik Dalton on August 7, 2009 at 2:34pm: Yep, I would suspect that many large-scale organic farmers and health food stores pad their organic prices.
Teri and I hope to eventually grow all our own food when our house is completed in Costa Rica. They have a wonderful climate for growing just about everything and maybe that is a contributor to this year's award for the longest living people on the planet.

Comment by Erik Dalton on August 6, 2009 at 12:59pm: When I see research papers like this I always ask myself the "3 W's"...Who, Why & What.
1. Who is funding this study;
2. Why did they decide to dedicate time and money to this particular project, and
3. What outcome were they hoping for?

I know all organic farms are not created equal but it is still incredulous that one would think there is no nutritive value in organic foods.