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Seriously, No Hemp?

March 12, 2019 by Krysti Mikkonen 1 Comment

NO HEMP?!? It would be interesting to ask personally the opinion of Governor Noem and the South Dakota legislators that voted against it, “Why not support hemp?” Below are parts of a letter I wrote to Governor Noem last month shortly after her public announcement against legalization to grow hemp in South Dakota. Some information has … [Read more…]

A farm operation in the United States that is certified organic means the business has been inspected and found to produce products that are free of synthetic additives like chemical pesticides & fertilizers and do not use GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology.

According to the USDA, the goal of organic foods and organic farming is to “integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.“

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