Is the ‘Organic’ Produce You’re Buying Really Organic?

Is the ‘Organic’ Produce You’re Buying Really Organic?
Organic experts say hydroponics is one of a few primary threats to the integrity of the organic program.Stockbusters/Shutterstock
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Unbeknownst to most of us, more fruits and vegetables are being grown in industrial settings, with nutrients primarily coming from a liquid fertilizer solution instead of rich, fertile soil.

Does that sound like organically grown produce to you? Or do you picture berry or tomato plants grown in healthy fertile soil as the earthy heart of organic farming?

Melissa Diane Smith
Melissa Diane Smith
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Melissa Diane Smith is a holistic nutrition counselor and journalist who has been writing about health topics for more than 25 years. She is the author of several nutrition books, including “Syndrome X,” “Going Against the Grain,” “Gluten Free Throughout the Year,” and “Going Against GMOs.”
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