The big agricorp guys saw that you were willing to pay more for the label, so they convinced the USDA to let them use the label very liberally.
Random article:
Organic Milk Goes Corporate
As far as produce goes, I think topsoil quality is a better indicator of nutrient content, and that's probably not affected much by "organic" farming.* *But there probably is some correlation since organic farms tend to be smaller and less "efficient."
If you're trying to avoid toxic chemicals, there are many sources other than food.* *Fun study here:
Pollution in People
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