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Organic Link Love – February 12th

Here are some recent organic food news stories that I thought were interesting.

Whole Foods responds to accusations/charges from Organic Consumers Association – Whole Foods Blog

Profile of Runa, an organic tea company started by two Brown University students – New York Times

For the first time ever, a company in Vietnam receives organic certification for its rice – Tuoitrenews

The U.S. sees a 26% rise in organic vegetable consumption over the past year – Fresh Plaza

Planting of GMOs grew almost 10% in 2011 – USA Today

Organic farmer in Colorado faces real problems with proposed asphalt company next door – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Interesting overview of U.S. farming situation, present and going forward – Reuters

Story of how a farmer went organic and stopped using antibiotics on animals – Huffington Post

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