by Mark Kastel | Oct 17, 2023 | OrganicEye Posts
Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Federal Law and a Green Light for Fraud US Family Farmers Competitively Damaged, Consumers Deceived STORY IN A (HAZEL)NUTSHELL: Under federal law all organic farms must be inspected on an annual basis, as per the congressional mandate in... 
by Reginald Holmes | Oct 2, 2023 | OrganicEye Posts
Unreviewed synthetic chemicals in organic farming? Commercial interests deciding what gets tested for pesticide residues? Organic vegetables grown in soil laced with microplastics? Those are just a few of the issues up for debate when the National Organic Standards... 
by Mark Kastel | Sep 10, 2023 | Kastel's Kitchen Posts, OrganicEye Posts
[Including brief updates on GMO vaccines, phony-baloney coatings on produce, and payola in organics] If you missed the live broadcast, watch the recording here! The Hierarchy of Your Food OptionsIf you prioritize eating fresh, whole, organic food, it isn’t enough to... 
by Mark Kastel | Jul 31, 2023 | OrganicEye Posts
Industry Watchdog Calls for Public Meetings on the Use of Genetically Engineered Vaccines The Story: A Quick Overview One of the most prominent differentials between conventional and organic food is the latter’s strict prohibition on genetically modified farm inputs... 
by Mark Kastel | Jun 19, 2023 | OrganicEye Posts
Mandated Safety Review of Materials/Ingredients Used in Organics Being Conducted by USDA Corporate Appointees and Agribusiness-Funded “Nonprofit” The Story: A Quick Overview Misinformation on social media concerning Apeel™, a coating used on organic fruits and... 
by Mark Kastel | May 2, 2023 | OrganicEye Posts
Fagundes Brothers Dairy: Allowed to continue to operate by the USDA and the nation’s largest organic certifier, CCOF, after formal legal complaint filed by author. Hard-working Dairy Farmers Circling the Drain If you are a stockholder in Tyson, Perdue,...