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  • From: VAN DELL JORDAN <vdjor AT yahoo.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Organic and us
  • Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 00:05:37 -0700 (PDT)

Many people accept paying more for organics. That
makes it easier for small producers to charge prices
that allow them to profit.
Is it possible that walmart will bring organic prices
down to the point that people won't buy without
discounted prices?
Van Dell

--- Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com> wrote:

>
> >All that said IMO when WalMart and Monsanto decide
> what can have the
> >"organic" label it won't be organic anymore.
>
> We need a people's revolution. Perhaps misusing the
> organic label
> will become the trigger.
>
> I am optimistic that truth will out. The Internet
> makes it easy for
> all of us to report what we learn. Big companies,
> including WalMart,
> are becoming ever more sensitive to public image. Do
> a search and you
> may be impressed with all that WalMart is doing to
> improve its image
> and, believe it or don't, improve the world.
>
> WalMart's strong entry into organic will raise
> public awareness.
> Homesteaders who choose to produce organic products
> will always have
> an edge in their local communities. Let WalMart
> create the national
> buzz, then you can create the local biz.
>
>
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