Really Organic - Dave Chapman - Farm To Table Talk

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Food labels and menu descriptions are just shorthand communications when we buy foods that tell us a story about origin, nutrition and production practices. Organic is a description that many consumers look for, but some of the pioneering Organic farmers believe that today it falls short of what\’s needed–especially when it comes to Hydroponics because they believe that the founding vision of the Organic movement was based on healthy soil. Hydroponics are produced in a non-soil material in a greenhouse. Attempts to make changes in the USDA certification standards failed, so efforts are underway to improve on the current standards addressing issues that now include animal care and other issues, beyond just hydroponic. Ultimately this could be an add-on label to the current USDA certified organic label to provide more transparency. Dave Chapman runs Long Wind Farm in Vermont and is a leader in the Real Organic Project. Dave talks with Farm To Table Talk about the concerns and solutions to grow understanding of traditional organic values, practices and a sustainable future. www.realorganicproject.org

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The Farm To Table Talk podcast is a virtual table for conversations about ideas, insights, and journeys of chefs, farmers, policymakers, researchers, NGOs and the food-focused public about our food and how it is grown, prepared and shared throughout society. The host, Rodger Wasson is a food and agriculture veteran. Raised on his family’s farm in Central Illinois, he has worked for and with every size, type, and age of farmers and aspiring farmers. Whether new, old, big or small, they are all part of today’s food movement. The Farm to Table Talk podcasts are for those interested in journeys within the modern food system and the stories behind our every bite. Contact rodger@idea-farming with your thoughts, suggestions or questions.