On Local Planet you have recently seen reasons to buy organic and buy local.  Both topics are heavily debated and quite oftentimes in direct conflict.  Do I buy locally grown strawberries that are not certified organic, but I know the farmer, know he is doing the right things with the right materials but also know that gaining the certification is cost-prohibitive to him?  Remember that scene in No Impact Man when he interviews the dairy farmer(the scene where he discusses the idea of letting his cows stay sick >>more