Yes, I buy organic - but how do we really know that the rules have been followed if the USDA only inspects a tiny fraction of the produce?

Regarding Trader Joes - Veronica - you're so right. How they can pack millions of tomatoes so that the rotten sides are ALL towards the bottom is beyond me.

Regarding buying local - excellent idea - but I get REALLY tired of cactus. Stewed prickley pear, anybody?