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The problem with organic [WFJ #35]

Many nature-friendly producers local to Frome aren’t certified, while some don’t want to be. Why?

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Hugh Thomas
Oct 06, 2022
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…or can you?

Now it’s October, or more to the point, not Organic September, I can say it: Yes the organic label is useful, but is it really all that perfect a barometer for judging what is and what isn’t good quality, responsibly-produced food?

Several producers in Frome’s catchment, including Sharpham Park, Wild Garden, and Brown Cow, are organic accredi…

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