“Spotlight” Launches a New Series on the Growing Demand for Organic Food

Spotlight to Focus on Companies Dedicated to Providing Quality Organic Food.

Boynton Beach, FL, October 27, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Do you know what goes into the food you eat? In
order to meet with growing demand, many farmers spray pesticides on their produce in order to control
disease and insect attack. A study published by the National Research Council determined that “for
infants and children, the major source of exposure to pesticides is through diet.” While conventional
methods to farming include chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth, insecticides to reduce pests and
disease and antibiotics and growth hormones for animals, organic farming practices are designed to
reduce pollution using natural fertilizers, utilize crop rotation to reduce weeds and provide organic feed
for animals. Organic food is known to contain 50% more nutrients, vitamins and minerals than produce
that has been conventionally farmed.

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established the National Organic Program to regulate the
standards for any farm or crop harvesting operation that wants to sell agricultural product as organically
produced. Any farmer or food manufacturer who labels and sells product as organic must be USDA
certified as meeting these standards. According to the National Organic Program, “before a product can
be labeled 'organic', a Government-Approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make
sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards.”

The Public Television series, “Spotlight,” would like to highlight the companies that produce organically
and meet the USDA organic standards. “Our goal is to educate the viewers on organic production and
distribution and the environmental and health benefits associated with going organic,” says the Executive
Producer of the series.

“Spotlight” is an independent program and has no affiliation with PBS. Our programs are independently
produced and are distributed to Public Television affiliates around the country.

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