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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Wegmans recalling organic juices

Thursday, March 28, 2013  New York conservation officials have issued a pollution discharge permit for Cornell University's cooling facility while requiring the school to fund a study of organic pollution in Cayuga Lake.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Pennsylvania dairy farmers Carolyn Knapp and Carol French think their problems with hydrofracking boil down to the water. They believe the water is causing their family's health problems.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Wegmans is recalling two sizes of its Organic Spinach and Spring Mix because they may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Mob of people armed with cash descend on juice bar, Om Boys in Armory Square, to spread message about the importance of supporting local businesses.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A new study from Stanford University questions the value of organic produce vs. conventional produce.

Friday, February 17, 2012  "Got milk?" is getting to be a difficult question when it comes to organic. While more consumers are willing to pay premium prices for organic milk, supermarkets are having trouble keeping it on the shelves as high feed and fuel prices have crimped supplies.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The lack of chemicals used in organic production has created a challenge for farmers in caring for their animals: Few veterinarians are trained to treat livestock without antibiotics or other modern drugs.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  If you're a parent who gives your children fruit juice to drink, there are alarming new questions over its safety.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Syracuse First says more people are looking for locally grown food and products.