The Organic on a Budget badge over at the Farmgirl Sisterhood is kind of a joke. It's more about pushing her baking mix than anything else. Nothing about learning about the different kinds of organic certification. Nothing about the different kinds of organic products. Nothing about joining a CSA or supporting your local Co-op. And sneakily trying to get your neighbors organic? Puh-lease.
So for this one:
1) Learn about the different kinds of organic certification and the different certifying bodies. What is the difference between between "100% organic" and "Organic"? In the US what does it take to get the USDA Organic seal? The CCOF seal? The Oregon Tillth seal? Is there an organic certification organization in your state?
2) What is the difference between organic, cage-free and free range eggs? The difference between organic, free-range and grass-fed dairy? Or meat? What about 4H or FFA meat, is it available in your area and how does it compare? Is it possible to get organic meat and dairy in your area?
3) Learn about organic skin care and health care. Your skin is the largest organ in your body, through it you can absorb a massive amount of chemicals. Can you go organic there?
4) Join a local co-op or CSA to support local organic farming
5) Go at least 80% organic in your home.
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