tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879006027819443616.post3924713760802553139..comments2024-02-27T04:29:23.845-05:00Comments on The Ethical Adman: The organic dilemmaTom Megginsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342481605991016501noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879006027819443616.post-39036364837211858872009-07-30T14:31:07.582-04:002009-07-30T14:31:07.582-04:00organic on the label just means it met some set of...organic on the label just means it met some set of standards. but whose standards? and in what conditions was this food produced?<br /><br />a lot of organics are now coming in from china and mexico, countries not necessarily known for their earth-friendliness ... personally, i think it's a cash-grab, a new fad to get rich on.<br /><br />for my money, i prefer knowing that my food is coming from close to home. and, whenever possible, i like knowing the people who are growing my food. i'm a local food guy, and over the years, i've built up strong relationships with many local producers ... some even ask me what i'd like them to sow in the spring.<br /><br />so, i'm definitely with you on the community aspect of food security.<br /><br />i'd love to be able to go as far as eating the 100km diet exclusively ... but my breaking point would certainly be coffee ...eschallenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150593684990129419noreply@blogger.com