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The end of organic lattes?

by Leah Koenig · April 9th, 2007

News, On The Web, Organic

Salon.com reports that a ruling by the USDA might make it significantly more difficult (and costly) for coffee farmers to grow certified organic coffee and cocoa. Some farmers might continue to grow sustainably and simply forego certification, but in a market where consumers look for the organic seal as a sign of authenticity on their Starbucks Coffee bags and Dagoba chocolate bars, the ruling could pose a threat to their livelihood.