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Great article about organic food in the Calgary Herald yesterday.

The focus: organic foods, and the reasons to eat them.

Most of the information is localized to Canada, but the important points remain:

Grocery stores have responded to the growing demand for organic foods and goods by expanding shelf space for organic products and creating their own organic food product lines.

Organic produce is affordable and it is worth the effort**

Eating fruits and vegetables in season is an excellent way to reduce food costs, and get the best-quality nutrients in your food.

** Depends on your perspective! But I find this to be partially true.

And did you know:

On December 14th of this year, Canada will join more than 40 other countries worldwide with organic regulations.

The Canada Organic logo will appear on food products that meet the federal government’s standards for organic production, making it easier for consumers to identify organic food.

This means that for the first time, Canadians will have reassurance that the organic food they buy really is organic!