What sounds better? Natural, seasonal and chemical-free? Or genetically modified, mass produced and laced with pesticides?

Ironically, the food industry once scoffed at organic food. Those who grew it were seen as eccentric and marginal. Those who consumed it were thought to live in hippie communes. But by the late 1990s, the organic food segment was demonstrating double-digit growth every year. Today, the projected growth continues to be staggering. What the corporate executives had failed to see is that, all around the world, people want to reclaim food from mass production.

Some are motivated by the dangers of conventional farming, which uses harmful agents like hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and pesticides to grow more food at a faster pace, regardless of the health consequences or environmental impact. Others are realizing that organic food tastes better, period. Resoundingly, food lovers have demonstrated that they are willing to pay more for food that is seasonal, artisanal, and yes, exceptional.

Join us in returning to the way food used to be. In this guide, discover the local-organic connection, explore the myriad of organic produce varieties and learn how to find the very best food available. Start greening your diet today.