Resources for Consumers

More information on the value of organics, nutrition and organic statistics:

• Food Tank
  Offers solutions and environmentally sustainable ways of alleviating hunger, obesity, and poverty by creating a network of connections and information for us to consume and share.

• Food Sleuth Radio
  The show was rated among the top 11 green food radio shows in the country.
  Airs every Thursday at 5pm.


• Center for Food Safety
  Information on GMOs, Irradiation, cloning. Fact sheets, statistics, news articles and more!


• The Organic Center
  Consumer-friendly statistics and research reports on the value of organics.


• Organic Trade Association (OTA)
  Some good consumer info. "How to go Organic" for farmers, plus links to various production resources.


• Beyond Pesticides
  Discusses the hazards of pesticides, suggests pesticide alternatives, info on organic lawn care.


• Union of Concerned Scientists
  Info on global warming, GMOs, antibiotics, etc.

• State of Wisconsin: Food Regulations Overview for Restaurants, Groceries and Other Institutions Wishing to Buy Locally Grown Foods
  Jane Hansen, PriceDirect Marketing Specialist
  UW Extension, Price County
  Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - Division of Food Safety