http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/12/european-union-give-ugly-fruit-a-chance/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/12/european-union-give-ugly-fruit-a-chance/#comment-6330 Tara Benwell Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:26 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2021#comment-6330 I'm glad to hear that organic farmers were selling their unbeautiful goods locally in your area despite the ridiculous restrictions. The ruling went through to lift some of the restrictions this week (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7723808.stm ), but it's still hard to believe that a banana still has to be so long. I’m glad to hear that organic farmers were selling their unbeautiful goods locally in your area despite the ridiculous restrictions. The ruling went through to lift some of the restrictions this week (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7723808.stm ), but it’s still hard to believe that a banana still has to be so long.

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/12/european-union-give-ugly-fruit-a-chance/#comment-6329 rachel Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:07:06 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2021#comment-6329 I believe such produce can at least be sold locally (which is the bulk of business for organic farmers anyway, no?). I live in the EU and see all kinds of funky-looking and "blemished" produce for sale. I believe such produce can at least be sold locally (which is the bulk of business for organic farmers anyway, no?). I live in the EU and see all kinds of funky-looking and “blemished” produce for sale.

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