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It's summertime in the Northern hemisphere, and many of us are doing our own planting. Here's a book full of tips on how to make your organic garden thrive.
Rather let someone else do the work? Or are you in a part of the world that's heading into colder weather instead? Browse the site for the best places for fresh fruits, vegetables, wine, and more.

Here in the U.S., the FDA has recently determined cloned meat to be safe for human consumption. If the thought makes you squeamish, take another look at organic meat for your barbecue, grown without those extra hormones and antibiotics. Visit this site often for updated resources and information on organic food and drink. We'll do the research and find the latest news, producers, and sellers of organic products, so you can browse a single site to find what you need…and what you want.

Why choose organic? Organic farming is a big-picture exercise. It's not only targeted at this season's results, but considers future generations. In the long run it makes better economic sense as well. But its main goal is to contribute to a healthier world.

Studies conducted all over the world have shown the effects that conventional chemical farming has on the environment. Certainly, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides increase the quantity of a farm's production. But at what cost? A 21-year Swiss study showed that organic farming yields an average of 20% less than conventional methods. But the organically grown food contained 50% less fertilizer and 97% less pesticides.

Though only a fraction of the amount of pesticides a farm uses actually does the job of eliminating bugs, all of it remains active in the soil for months or even years after application. Perhaps worse, each generation of pests is growing increasingly immune to the chemicals used.

It's not even all about the food and the soil. The pesticides used in conventional agriculture are ultimately spill their chemical residues and nitrates into the waterways. It affects wildlife, soil erosion and ecosystems as a whole. According to a Worldwatch paper, Deep Trouble: The Hidden Threat of Groundwater Pollution, toxic chemicals are contaminating groundwater on every inhabited continent, endangering the world's most valuable supplies of freshwater.

Perhaps not so intuitive, organic farming affects the air. Organic agriculture even uses 50% less energy than conventional farming.

Organic food producers have to adhere to strict standards and practices to earn the label "organic." Looking forward, by promoting biological diversity and maintaining soil fertility, organic farming creates a natural self-sustaining balance that helps to get high quality food in healthy quantities year after year.

Need some advice on converting to an organic lifestyle? Where do you start? What's the most important? Let this ebook tell you!