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I found it interesting at the start of chapter nine how Pollan explains that the non-organic milk was actually more organic than the milk advertised as organic. He goes on to explain how organic foods is the fastest growing sector of the food industry today. While some companies advertise how their cows spend their dadys in lush, green pastures, Pollan explains that some organic dairies are completely opposite. He says that at many dairies, the cows are kept fenced in small pens, fed only grain, and milked three times a day. He also says that organic does not necessarily mean natural. He saw organic high fructose corn syrup and organic TV dinners. He also talks about free range chickens. Though it may seem that they spend their entire lives outside, they actually stay inside for their first 6 weeks, and then are slaughtered after just two weeks of the outdoor lifestyle. He also says that just because something is organic does not mean that it is better tasting or better for you. He says that non organic produce is bound to taste better because it might be more local than the organic produce. Even if it is healthier, it is still not that much of a difference.