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What does the Organic Label Really Mean?

By Dov Hirsch, originally published by Crop to Cuisine

August 19, 2009

Society
NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.

Image RemovedWe take a look at recent questions regarding Organic Foods and Organic Regulations. Our guests include organic advocates, industry officials, and former members of federal regulations in organic food & agriculture.

Guests for this show include

–Mark Kastel (Co-Director, The Cornucopia Institute) 

–Jim Riddle (Former Chairman, USDA National Organic Standards Board)  

–Sara Loveday (Marketing & Communications Director, White Wave Organics) 

–Sonja Tuitele (Communications Director, Aurora Organic Dairy) 

For more information about our guests, additional resources on local food and agriculture, or some great recipes, visit www.croptocuisine.org. You can also “Friend us on Facebook”. I’d like to know how you experience your food.

The audio for this episode can be downloaded from Crop to Cuisine.

Dov Hirsch

Tags: Food, Health, Media & Communications

‘Water isn’t enough’: As extreme heat devastates farms, community wisdom is more vital than ever

By Zia Gallina, The Subversive Farmer

My intention was to write about simple self-sufficiency, especially when it comes to growing food. But then this summer was challenging in a way I thought I was prepared for… but wasn’t.

September 18, 2026

Sammy Gensaw: The restorative revolution and a river of reciprocity

By Bioneers staff, Bioneers

In this keynote address, Indigenous activist Sammy Gensaw shares his experiences working for ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River, central to his people’s identity and livelihood.

September 17, 2026

Proposed Federal changes to grant rules increase uncertainty and risks for farmers

By National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Staff, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Funding freezes, grant terminations, program cancellations, and a woefully understaffed USDA have disrupted the programs and services farmers and rural communities rely on to build environmentally resilient and economically viable businesses.

September 1, 2026

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