one.point.zero - Colin O'Brien's weblog

Very interesting article on the myths of organic farming. It’s difficult to make an informed opinion though when the article takes several shortcuts. As usual, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.

Organic farming can feed the world

They walk out of the house to get something in the yard and become so nauseous they collapse. When they retain consciousness, they crawl back into the house.

Pollution from industrial pig farms

When you think about it, it is odd that something as important to our health and general well-being as food is so often sold strictly on the basis of price.

Joel Salatin, organic farmer.