Aurora Organic Dairy Corporation and the Ethics of Organic.

The Aurora Organic Dairy Corporation has been accused by the Cornucopia Institute (www.Cornucopia.org) and the Organic Consumers Association (www.OrganicConsumers.org) for not following organic standards while still selling its product as organic. Aurora now faces lawsuits from both these organizations.

Read about it here: http://www.newstarget.com/022133.html
And here: http://www.cornucopia.org/

Of other concern for those in the UK (and most likely other places) is the question: Should Organic also be Ethical?

Read about it here: http://www.newstarget.com/022130.html

I am of the opinion that organic goes beyond not using chemicals in agriculture to include ethical and humane treatment of both animals and the earth. Organic is more than a technical term. It means 'loving the earth' and all that is a part of it. In doing so, it then becomes our responsibility to treat the earth and the animals that live upon it with respect. This means not genetically modifying anything, not dousing plants and animals with chemicals, and not treating creatures as commodity. We should be thankful to the earth and animals for the nourishment they give us, and not pretend that we are Gods over them. If the earth dies, if the animals die -- we die. There is no us without them. As such, we are not superior, but actually dependent, and we should respect that which sustains us.

Of course, if you want to do what is best for the earth, you may consider consuming a diet of more fresh produce and less (if any) processed foods. Less or none animal products is also a huge plus as far as stopping environmental degredation and pollution (not to mention needless suffering). Also consider buying local.

To hear more about a diet to save the world, go here: http://www.freewebs.com/trueliving/blogcasts.htm and click on the blogcast entitled "How To Save The World".