Food

Why Hydroponic Farming Should Never Be Certified Organic

By Matthew Hoffman / The Greenhorns

The debate over hydroponics reveals the big question about the term organic: Is is about sustainable agriculture or just food products that are free of harmful chemicals?
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Global Food Expert Explains How It's Possible to Eliminate Hunger

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By Kelsey Drain / Medical Daily

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