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I'm not sure what you mean, there isn't really any 'spin' when it comes to organic, it's actually a very standardized set of rules and regulations that must be
by sparrc 8y ago
I'm not sure what you mean, there isn't really any 'spin' when it comes to organic, it's actually a very standardized set of rules and regulations that must be adhered to (see https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic for USA).
You don't have to agree with every rule and regulation they've come up with. Personally I'm not that worried about GMOs but I do tend to buy organic anyways because it uses less pesticides and fertilizers.
- n4r9 8y agoSure, I don't dispute that a set of rules exists. I'm just not convinced of a real need for it, and its existence serves to bolster the notion that "organic food" is well-defined and aligns with public perception. The "spin" is more about how organic food is portrayed, and how that affects food markets and science. It's okay for well-to-do folks to occasionally buy organic, but it's not a sustainable model for feeding a growing population and the more demand rises for organic, the harder it becomes to devote resources to a viable solution. There's no evidence that GMO's pose a risk to health or the environment, yet (for example) the EU's chief scientific officer Anne Glover was essentially sacked for her support of GM crops.