Issue link: https://cp.revolio.com/i/341630
Page 22 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com Farm waste runoff also contaminates our waterways with dangerous toxins such as coliform bacteria, E. coli and other nasties found in animal manure. Healthy bodies of water should be able to assimilate small amounts of contamination, but the quantities that pour out of large-scale factory farms can be too much for most of these natural ecosystems to fight. Large-scale ecosystem damage has other far-ranging consequences, as well. The spraying of pesticides, for example, often destroys pollinator populations. Without our pollinators, many of our favorite foods could not be grown. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, "Keeping bee populations safe is critical for keeping American tables stocked with high-quality produce and our agriculture sector running smoothly." They report that more than $15 billion per year in U.S. crops are pollinated by bees. What we might not want to pay for at the grocery store now—higher prices for higher-quality food—we will most surely pay for later. Organic Defined What does the organic label ensure? • Organic food has been certified by the USDA as having been produced through approved methods "that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity." • All organic food must be grown without synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, drugs and hormones. • Organic meat and dairy producers may not administer antibiotics to animals except in cases of medical necessity. • Organic food cannot be irradiated or genetically engineered. Note: Some organic farmers forgo certification because it is too costly and can be complicated. In that case, the only way to know is to ask the farmers directly. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. UFH-6641 WIN CASH IN A SNAP! A ll T h e P l a ces C on tes t w ith U lti m a te F l ora ™ RT S Ann – Thailand RTS – 15 Billion Tedd – Colorado Take a Photo on Your Vacation or "Staycation" with Ultimate Flora RTS and win up to $500 cash! See our Ultimate Flora RTS in-store display for details. Ultimate Flora RTS (Room Temperature Strains) probiotics are ideal for every vacationer, traveler, camper, biker, or boater because they require no refrigeration and come packaged in convenient, on-the-go blister packs. * Available in five high-potency formulas, they feature a 100% potency guarantee with up to 30 billion live cultures from up to 10 probiotic strains that help build digestive health in a single, daily capsule. *