Anybody know where I can buy organic beef in the Shoals area?
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I've been going to Decatur Publix...hoping for something a bit closer. We sure do need a Publix in the Shoals!
Yes, we sure do. I would think that it would do EXTREMELY well.quote:Originally posted by dlytle:
I've been going to Decatur Publix...hoping for something a bit closer. We sure do need a Publix in the Shoals!
quote:Originally posted by JOY4567:Yes, we sure do. I would think that it would do EXTREMELY well.quote:Originally posted by dlytle:
I've been going to Decatur Publix...hoping for something a bit closer. We sure do need a Publix in the Shoals!
I like Publix but in the Shoals it would do very poorly
Why would you want organic beef?? How is organic beef different from corn fed, USDA, top choice beef?
Is organic beef inoculated for Brucellosis, hoof and mouth disease, Bangs, black leg, rabies, etc...??
Oganic beef...Is this what they used to call "grass fed"?? *(Not topped off in a feed lot on corn)*
Oganic beef...Is this what they used to call "grass fed"?? *(Not topped off in a feed lot on corn)*
I don't eat beef anymore but I've found a good alternative - a product called "Smart Ground" (soy based). You can find it at Southern Family Market on Cox Creek Parkway.
quote:Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Is organic beef inoculated for Brucellosis, hoof and mouth disease, Bangs, black leg, rabies, etc...??
Oganic beef...Is this what they used to call "grass fed"?? *(Not topped off in a feed lot on corn)*
Shel, I think organic beef is that stuff that says "organic" on the package and is twice the price of everything else, sort of like "organic" vegetables.
quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:quote:Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Is organic beef inoculated for Brucellosis, hoof and mouth disease, Bangs, black leg, rabies, etc...??
Oganic beef...Is this what they used to call "grass fed"?? *(Not topped off in a feed lot on corn)*
Shel, I think organic beef is that stuff that says "organic" on the package and is twice the price of everything else, sort of like "organic" vegetables.
I think you broke the "code".quote:Originally posted by dlytle:
Anybody know where I can buy organic beef in the Shoals area?
I believe that Cox's Butcher Shop on Lauderdale County Road 16 has organically fed beef.
quote:Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Why would you want organic beef?? How is organic beef different from corn fed, USDA, top choice beef?
yea really, they have this at Foodland in Killen, they say it's "all natural". i think it's 12 dollars a pound, which aint bad for choice quality grain fed beef, however at Fresh market in HSV they have the same quality but definitely way more marbling.
quote:Originally posted by SHELDIVR:
Why would you want organic beef?? How is organic beef different from corn fed, USDA, top choice beef?
Nothing, it just costs more and makes the people feel better. Can anyone tell me exactly what "organic" means?
OK, now I see why it costs so much. It's a government standard that has a 554-page manual. That explains it.
In the United States, the National Organic Program (NOP) is the federal regulatory framework governing organic food. It was made law in October 2002,[citation needed] and is administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Food Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C.A. § 6501-22) required that the USDA develop national standards for organic products.[1] The regulations (7 C.F.R. Part 205) are enforced by the USDA through the National Organic Program under this act.
It covers in detail all aspects of food production, processing, delivery and retail sale. Under the NOP, farmers and food processors who wish to use the word "organic" in reference to their businesses and products, must be certified organic. Producers with annual sales not exceeding $5,000 US are exempted[2][citation needed] and do not require certification (however, they must still follow NOP standards, including keeping records and submitting to a production audit if requested, and cannot use the term certified organic). A USDA Organic seal identifies products with at least 95% organic ingredients.[citation needed]
There are currently 56 U.S. domestic certification agencies accredited by the USDA, including Organic Crop Improvement Association, CCOF, Quality Assurance International (QAI), and Indiana Certified Organic. There are also 41 accredited foreign agencies that offer organic certification services.[3]
The NOP covers fresh and processed agricultural food products, including crops and livestock. It does not cover non-food products that may be sold as organic, including natural fibers (eg: organic cotton), and health and beauty products (eg: organic shampoo).
The National Organic Program has fewer than twelve total employees.[4] On February 4, 2008, it announced that it was reorganizing into three divisions: Standards Development and Review; Accreditation, Auditing, and Training; and Compliance and Enforcement.[5] The latter position remains unfilled.
In August 2008 the NOP announced that 15 of 30 federally accredited organic certifiers had been placed on probation for various violations of USDA organic standards.[4]
[edit] References
1. ^ "Background Information". USDA. October 2002. http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Fa...ts/Backgrounder.html.
2. ^ Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
3. ^ List of Accredited Certifying Agents
4. ^ a b http://www.alternet.org/enviro...food_really_organic/
5. ^ http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1....acct=nopgeninfo,ref?
[edit] External links
* Standards of the National Organic Program - 554 page document of all the details of organic standards. Includes national list of prohibited and allowed substances (beginning on page 425).
* The National Organic Program - Official USDA site, includes full text of the standards and regulations.
* 38 Non-Organic Ingredients Found in 'USDA Organic' Foods
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organic_Program
In the United States, the National Organic Program (NOP) is the federal regulatory framework governing organic food. It was made law in October 2002,[citation needed] and is administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Food Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C.A. § 6501-22) required that the USDA develop national standards for organic products.[1] The regulations (7 C.F.R. Part 205) are enforced by the USDA through the National Organic Program under this act.
It covers in detail all aspects of food production, processing, delivery and retail sale. Under the NOP, farmers and food processors who wish to use the word "organic" in reference to their businesses and products, must be certified organic. Producers with annual sales not exceeding $5,000 US are exempted[2][citation needed] and do not require certification (however, they must still follow NOP standards, including keeping records and submitting to a production audit if requested, and cannot use the term certified organic). A USDA Organic seal identifies products with at least 95% organic ingredients.[citation needed]
There are currently 56 U.S. domestic certification agencies accredited by the USDA, including Organic Crop Improvement Association, CCOF, Quality Assurance International (QAI), and Indiana Certified Organic. There are also 41 accredited foreign agencies that offer organic certification services.[3]
The NOP covers fresh and processed agricultural food products, including crops and livestock. It does not cover non-food products that may be sold as organic, including natural fibers (eg: organic cotton), and health and beauty products (eg: organic shampoo).
The National Organic Program has fewer than twelve total employees.[4] On February 4, 2008, it announced that it was reorganizing into three divisions: Standards Development and Review; Accreditation, Auditing, and Training; and Compliance and Enforcement.[5] The latter position remains unfilled.
In August 2008 the NOP announced that 15 of 30 federally accredited organic certifiers had been placed on probation for various violations of USDA organic standards.[4]
[edit] References
1. ^ "Background Information". USDA. October 2002. http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Fa...ts/Backgrounder.html.
2. ^ Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
3. ^ List of Accredited Certifying Agents
4. ^ a b http://www.alternet.org/enviro...food_really_organic/
5. ^ http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1....acct=nopgeninfo,ref?
[edit] External links
* Standards of the National Organic Program - 554 page document of all the details of organic standards. Includes national list of prohibited and allowed substances (beginning on page 425).
* The National Organic Program - Official USDA site, includes full text of the standards and regulations.
* 38 Non-Organic Ingredients Found in 'USDA Organic' Foods
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organic_Program
quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:
OK, now I see why it costs so much. It's a government standard that has a 554-page manual. That explains it.
due to the expense of going "organic" a lot of farmers are opting for "Naturally Grown" label for their products. The requirements are mostly the same, better for the food/us in a few cases, but not as expensive.
I believe there are a couple local farmers doing "Naturally Grown" produce for sale.
They sell some ground beef at Southern Family that is supposed to be hormone/additive free. Its on the top shelf over the regular ground beef in Florence. It has some lady's picture on the label.
quote:Originally posted by MrPepper:
They sell some ground beef at Southern Family that is supposed to be hormone/additive free. Its on the top shelf over the regular ground beef in Florence. It has some lady's picture on the label.
I think you are referring to Laura's Lean Beef. Not sure if it's certified organic, but they say it's "naturally-raised, lean beef with no antibiotics or hormones." It's a little on the pricey side, but it's good ground beef - VERY lean.