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"Organic Foods: Are They Really Better?"

Dr. Joseph J. Murphy, former food research scientist and current Director of the Suburban Chiropractic Center in Chatham will present an inter-active course entitled, “Organic Foods: Are They Really Better?” for the Adult School of the Chathams, Madison, Basking Ridge and Florham Park.  The course is open to all area residents for a modest fee, and will be held at Ridge High School on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:00 PM.   

Dr. Murphy will be discussing such subjects as: What does the word “Organic” real...ly mean?  How is it regulated?  Is organic food more nutritious?  Is it worth the extra cost? What is “organic farming”? What is “natural food”?

Organic Food in all its facets will be discussed as well as how the word “Organic” applies to non-food items.  After the presentation there will be an extensive question and answer period where Dr. Murphy will answer all queries dealing with the subject

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