Yes, it can be a scam. There was a chap at the local farmers market with
a large banner over his stall proclaiming "ORGANIC" whilst others had seen
him at the local Ag Co-Op loading up on fertilizers and pesticides. Many of
the specifications drawn up to certify food organic were written by large
multinationals such that their chemical soaked crap would qualify as being
organic. The same stuff but at four times the price. What to look for in
organic food provider is honesty and credibility. Look for an organic farmer
you can build a relationship with. There is also the concept of Community
Based Agriculture. A family buys a share of a usuallly organic farmers
seasonal output and receives fresh produce on a weekly basis delivered to
their door. Everybody wins. Check around in your area to see if such a
program exists.

Farmer John