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Old 04-10-2006, 07:16 PM
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Default Re: Buying organic vs. saving $$

Fern, I'll be watchin' ya. I have always gone rock bottom price, but have lately felt that itch to switch. I'll do farmer's market in the summer-local for sure, and mostly organic, but I have to say the prices on organic are tough for me. We have a Natural Foods Co-Op, and though I admire what they stand for, it is hard to swallow a $6 cabbage and a $2.50 single zuchini. Maybe I will attempt to start with a couple products, and build on that. Like someone said on the Line Dry thread, it doesn't have to be all or nothing: each organic item I buy would be one less non-organic item.

Anyone here have particular items where they would recommend to someone sticking toes in the pool? Something with a large taste difference, or small price difference, or biggest enviroinmental impact?
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