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I'm glad that included in this article was mention of shopping at farmers' markets. The term 'organic' seems to be a buzzword that generates a lot predetermined conceptions, i.e. shopping organically is elitist and is a waste of money. The most expensive way to grocery shop is probably at Whole Foods. Though there is no denying that organic foods can be more expensive- it doesn't have to be Whole Foods expensive. Shopping in bulk at smaller health food stores and at farmers' markets minimizes costs and doesn't support industrial agriculture which pillages the soil and pours COtwo into the atmosphere by way of semitrucks' exhaust pipes travelling thousands of miles. AND you are supporting family farmers who have your best interest at heart by producing nutritious and chemical-free foods (if they use chemical-free practices), and in that case, the best interest of the environment, which is the best interest of you and your children and your grandchildren. Besides getting unprocessed food...(Read more of this comment)s (think pie crusts made from whole wheat flour and butter/shortening, not prepackaged pie crusts- although, I saw the organic version is cheaper- and pie filling made from a real, pureed pumpkin- no pie filling cans, and salad dressing made from plain yogurt, olive oil, garlic and spices=overall much cheaper) but you will also be supporting, as was also mentioned in this article, an agriculture system that our country is in sore need of support. Buying family-farmed products from around your home-even if it's 100 miles away-does a lot. Dairy can be one of the most expensive ingredients, so there are also methods of cooking without it while still being very tasty. If your town doesn't have a farmers' market, write to your local legislature! Or learn how to plant a few of your own vegetables, although for this Thanksgiving it may be too late for that. :) Hope I'm not being preachy, and I certainly understand that organic can be more expensive- but let's highlight ways to shop locally, sustainably, and organically while writing about it's benefits, what it supports, and indeed it's less expensive qualities. It should've been mentioned in the article too that many of the organic products were cheaper than the non-organic products. It does happen. Also, it should've mentioned whether the products bought were local, family farmed products or products shipped internationally- some journalism comparing the costs of organic broccoli from another country and organic broccoli from a local farmer would be a high-quality thing to include. I think this article should be a bit more thorough and constructive and a bit less cynical and assumptive. (Show less of this comment)