Michael Pollan in his book Ominvore's Dilemma had it right with his statements about large corporate farming. Now we're faced with a nationwide E. Coli scare from raw spinach and organic spinach at that! You are risking your health by not buying locally grown products from small farms. Save yourself, save on energy costs, support your local farmers by buying their healthier, safer products.

Organic produce has many benefits, to name a few; higher nutrient levels, and lower impact on the environment in terms of pesticide use. This E.Coli contamination could have occured with conventionally grown produce as well as organically grown. Sometimes its best to know where your food comes from and how it's produced. With this knowledge, you can make an informed decision based on you and your family's health and environmental impact.