Organic Struggle, written by Brian K. Obach provides an in-depth overview of the organic movement in the United States. The author covers the history of the movement, the people involved, as well as the policies governing organic production. Obach also covers social justice and the future of the organic movement. Throughout the text the author ties together the political, social, and economic conditions of the movement. Obach details various schools of thoughts and major role players in the organic movement in the introduction. The author explains how some seek to defend the integrity of the NOP and federal regulation while others desire third party or private organic certification programs. Obach then goes on to explain how some within the
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At this period in the organic movement when the OFPA passed, former grassroots organizers now had to deal with politicians and lobbyists, which caused frustration. Additionally, activists began to fear large-scale organic players were abusing the rules of the NOP while others continued to support the system for the growth it created. In chapter six Obach talks about social justice, which he describes as the main reason for discontent within the movement. The chapter mainly discusses social justice in relation to workers, consumers, and local farmers. The author summarizes that changing American values is and will continue to be a challenge for organic …show more content…
The local food movement is the least organized of the three but its followers simply support the idea of consumers buying local food and knowing their farmer. Another school of thought embraces the NOP and desires to continue fighting for policy reform at the federal level. The final ideology does not support the current state of the federal system and seeks third party certifications for farmers. While all have similar goals and values, the methods they employ all vary. Obach concludes by questioning whether or not the organic movement and federal system in place works and if it will work in the future. The author explains that there has been much progress made in advancing the movement, creating better food, ecological, and social conditions. However Obach also points out current issues like big-organic and conveys the idea there is more progress to be made. In order for organic to displace conventional systems, activists will need to continue their battle at all levels, from educating consumers, to making policy
At this period in the organic movement when the OFPA passed, former grassroots organizers now had to deal with politicians and lobbyists, which caused frustration. Additionally, activists began to fear large-scale organic players were abusing the rules of the NOP while others continued to support the system for the growth it created. In chapter six Obach talks about social justice, which he describes as the main reason for discontent within the movement. The chapter mainly discusses social justice in relation to workers, consumers, and local farmers. The author summarizes that changing American values is and will continue to be a challenge for organic …show more content…
The local food movement is the least organized of the three but its followers simply support the idea of consumers buying local food and knowing their farmer. Another school of thought embraces the NOP and desires to continue fighting for policy reform at the federal level. The final ideology does not support the current state of the federal system and seeks third party certifications for farmers. While all have similar goals and values, the methods they employ all vary. Obach concludes by questioning whether or not the organic movement and federal system in place works and if it will work in the future. The author explains that there has been much progress made in advancing the movement, creating better food, ecological, and social conditions. However Obach also points out current issues like big-organic and conveys the idea there is more progress to be made. In order for organic to displace conventional systems, activists will need to continue their battle at all levels, from educating consumers, to making policy