Dairy and prostate cancer: Conflicting information

A farmer told me that the US Dept of Ag allows you to say ‘organic’ on the label even though the product has been sprayed with numerous pesticides and fungicides…thank you, Monsanto!!
The ‘real’ organic farm near me sells veggies whose leaves have holes from nibbling insects, brown spots from damp rot and other less than appealing traits. You just know they’re the real deal but cosmetics are so important in our society…a real conundrum.

That farmer is lying and if he is labeling it organic and uses synthetic pesticides, fungicides etc, he is doing it illegally. Not only produce needs to be chemical free the soil has to be "organic " too for produce to get an organic label.

Also, there are many natural ways to control pests and molds, so organic produce does not have to look "ugly" or hole-ridden LOL.

I grew my roses "organic" for many years and they looked fabulous. Unfortunately this year I am using "full on" systemic poisons : ((((, because I have no time nor energy to spend spraying regularly with sulfur, neem and copper : ( every 3 weeks *sigh. Oh well ...

https://althealthworks.com/organic-wheat-thats-not-organic-after-all-the-usdas-dirty-little-secret/#:~:text=Not%20Organic%20After-,All,-:%20The%20USDA%E2%80%99s%20Dirty
There are countless articles like this; gray areas, nudge-nudge wink-winks, don’t ask don’t tell, etc. What we, the general public, assume to be ‘organic’ ( and all the pastoral goodness that goes with it) may in many instances, NOT be the case.
No one is actually telling LIES; they’re just not telling the whole TRUTH.
Phil

I am sure that many try to find loopholes and do it :(, but that is a separate problem.

Same with local "farmer's markets". The idea was to have positive impact on environment by reducing "carbon" emission by buying locally produced veggies and fruits but majority of stands actually sell produce transported from far places and pretend to be "local". There is just no hope - human greed has no limits and shortsightedness is a colossal issue.

Just the other day I read that for milk to be organic cows can not be treated with antibiotics EVER (???) I thought they can not be milked while on antibiotics - but no, they can not be treated , period O-o . So many cows walk around with eye infections, mastitis and infestation no matter what - I mean, AWFUL.

I lost my appetite for cow milk right there XP. Many people stop consuming animal products due to strong convictions, I am eating it less and less due to pure "disgust".

May I ask what are you trying to achieve drinking lactose free milk : ) ? If you are avoiding just sugar for dietary reasons (insulin resistance) , than it could be a good choice.
If you are concerned about PC than perhaps plant based milk could be more beneficial ( like soy milk, almond milk , oat milk etc., but make sure it does not have added sugar, oils or emulsifiers ).

https://althealthworks.com/organic-wheat-thats-not-organic-after-all-the-usdas-dirty-little-secret/#:~:text=Not%20Organic%20After-,All,-:%20The%20USDA%E2%80%99s%20Dirty
There are countless articles like this; gray areas, nudge-nudge wink-winks, don’t ask don’t tell, etc. What we, the general public, assume to be ‘organic’ ( and all the pastoral goodness that goes with it) may in many instances, NOT be the case.
No one is actually telling LIES; they’re just not telling the whole TRUTH.
Phil

I suggest that the produce growers can be more honest than they currently are. Like my baker friend in the old country: He labeled his product ,(sold in supermarkets) as "Whole wheat bread, with white flour added." He told that he had to add white flour to achieve consistency and improve the appearance of his "whole wheat bread."

That's one reason I bake my own whole wheat molasses bread every week. It's easy (especially with a KitchenAid mixer to do the kneading), and I know exactly what's going into it.

It's not that I'm afraid commercial prepared food will hurt me; just that I know homemade food (when I have the time and ability) tastes better and is better for me.

That farmer is lying and if he is labeling it organic and uses synthetic pesticides, fungicides etc, he is doing it illegally. Not only produce needs to be chemical free the soil has to be "organic " too for produce to get an organic label.

Also, there are many natural ways to control pests and molds, so organic produce does not have to look "ugly" or hole-ridden LOL.

I grew my roses "organic" for many years and they looked fabulous. Unfortunately this year I am using "full on" systemic poisons : ((((, because I have no time nor energy to spend spraying regularly with sulfur, neem and copper : ( every 3 weeks *sigh. Oh well ...

That's one reason I bake my own whole wheat molasses bread every week. It's easy (especially with a KitchenAid mixer to do the kneading), and I know exactly what's going into it.

It's not that I'm afraid commercial prepared food will hurt me; just that I know homemade food (when I have the time and ability) tastes better and is better for me.