The craze for "organic" foods grows apace in America, with otherwise rational people choosing to pay twice as much or more for foods labeled "organic" as for conventional foods. Does that make sense? Not much. Claims that "organic" foods are healthier than non-"organic" have a hard time finding any empirical justification. Claims that "organic" foods are locally sourced and more environmentally friendly, too, fall short. Those interested in learning the problems with the "organic" … [Read more...]