The Real Organic Project Creates A New Food Label

Just about a month ago, a group of farmers and scientists met in Vermont to write new standards for another organic certification program, which adds more specifics to our food labels. Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

The Lempert Report
Jul 3, 2018

Just about a month ago, a group of farmers and scientists met in Vermont to write new standards for another organic certification program, which adds more specifics to our food labels. Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

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