I think it’s a good time we revisit the whole organic vs. conventional produce debate—especially when lists like the “Dirty Dozen” keep making people think they need to spend more to buy organic.
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I’ve partnered with
@castrawberries to ensure you that strawberries and other conventionally grown produce are just as safe and nutritious as their organic counterparts! 🍓
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And how do I know this? Thanks to the USDA’s Pesticide Data Program, which monitors residues through extensive, nationwide sampling and testing. Their most recent data found that over 99% of conventional produce had residue levels well below EPA safety thresholds.
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Both organic and conventional farms follow strict safety standards, and I saw firsthand in California the incredible work the strawberry industry is doing to keep it that way. Farmers are partnering with researchers to test biological pest control methods, breed disease-resistant plants (meaning fewer interventions needed), and use innovations like natural U...