Foods highest and lowest in Pestisides

You might keep the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" in mind when purchasing and preparing produce. After 43,000 tests run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the FDA, these are the 12 fruits and vegetables that tested highest in levels of pesticides: peaches, strawberries, apples, spinach, nectarines, celery, pears, cherries, potatoes, sweet bell peppers, lettuce, and imported grapes. The foods that tested lowest in pesticide residues: onions, avocados, frozen corn, pineapples, mangoes, asparagus, frozen peas, kiwi, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, and papayas.

Farmer's Market/Aubrey's Meats

If any of you don't know, Minnetrista has a great Farmer's Market from May through October. While not all of the food sold there is natural, they do have a selection of natural foods. Aubrey's Natural Meats has a booth - while it isn't cheap, it is very good - and there are also a few vendors that sell free range eggs. They are very tasty, though expensive. The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista carries the eggs and some of the meats year round.

Natural Food Bargains

Hi Joy,
Your blog is a great idea! We're always looking for good deals on "natural" foods, meaning no additives, free range, organic, etc. It's tricky to be frugal and also keep your conscience happy and family healthy. One place we love is J&J Meats on US 36 near Summit Lake. The prices on their grass-fed/free range meats compare well to the mega-stores' sale prices. And you can walk out and see the animals you'll be eating next month munching on their natural diets!
We also like bulk stores like Fountain Acres Foods just south of Fountain City. Buying in bulk and cooking form scratch is a great way to save money if you have the time and space.Keep up the good work!
Laura
Hagerstown

Laura,
I am so glad to know about both of these places. I've searched the net for two years to find both types of places and came up with nothing. Thanks so much.
Joy