5. Baby organic foods_02_LEARN_From field to fingers

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How is Organic Food Made

Have you ever wondered where the food you offer your child has come from, before it even gets to the grocery store? Organic produce is farmed in ways to ensure it arrives on your little one’s plate just as nature intended. Follow the story of an organic carrot, as it makes its way from field to little fingers, and then into your child’s tummy.

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Last revised: May, 2018

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