I Finally went to my farmer's market and..

[HappyMama]

Thanks. I did a little research and found that there is no USDA standard for organic honey. Honey is certified by third parties and there is no required followup testing. Although there are producers that follow organic guidelines, there are also others that don't.

(Sorry for the thread highjack - I just don't believe in "organic" just minimal chemical food)

Yes agree Lee, but it is the only way for me to get chemical etc free honey that is raw with the pollen. But if you get an imported brand or from the grocery shelf I agree standards can be different and not all the same. Also getting organic for me guarantees it is honey and not filled with HCFS which is allowed.

As for the no standards for organic, well they are have honey ifrom China , that has chemicals in it. That happend to slip in.... Our food supply standards are well not the best with some things and many don't even know. They allow wood , cardboard fillers now in some foods but I digress and don't want to hijack more....LOL SO the more you can buy organic, local, from good farmers, grow yourself, know your source and cook from scratch the better off you are. I know you all know that especially you Lee, with all you guys bake and cook. Miss the bread pics,,,, hint hint

If you want a truly organic product, you need to do some research for yourself. Try to look for a producer who uses totally organic beekeeping methods – no chemicals or pesticides used in the beehives, for example. This information is often proudly proclaimed on the websites of the best producers. Also look for a producer who has all of the beehives in remote areas that are totally wild. This is, of course, a rarity but they are out there, in the USA and need our business. I need honey, and am willing to pay what it takes to get the good stuff....LOL Though mine comes to about 3.00( remote chemical free) a pound when I bulk from one, and about 4-5 from my favorite organic . Also check out the agent that certified the honey as organic – see if you can find out what rules they apply and how rigorously they enforce them.

Hugs to all honey lovers. ....hehe I love honey.

[Judi Dial]

New England's organic farm assoc. has an organic foods price index which is useful knowing approx. what you should be paying for something. I tried to find a similar thing for Florida, but had no luck.

You might try looking at the state organic growers association website to see what kind of tools they provide their members to help price crops?

Judi