Is big business good for organics?

The recent issue of Ode Magazine makes the somewhat radical claim that the mainstreaming of organics is a good thing:

The accelerated advance of organic production means less and less poison is used to produce our food—poison that damages the planet and threatens our health. It also means that the use of genetic manipulation—the effects of which are unclear—is declining, since organic production prohibits it. And it means food will be less often irradiated to extend its shelf life.
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Then there’s the promising fact that these economies of scale—resulting from the fast growth of Wal-Mart and Whole Foods—will increase people’s access to organic foods. The yield of the small-scale production of the past was mainly destined for the elite consumer while studies show that currently, two-thirds of Americans occasionally buy organic goods.

However they recognize the possible problems that could result from corporate influence on the future of organics and they recommend these 4 steps: Tighten organic certification standards, Include more information on labels, Adopt fair-trade policies, maintain realistic energy prices. Personally, I wonder if Wal-Mart will be as enthusiastic about organics if these changes happen. Read the entire article here and decide for yourself.