Attention, Attention! Research Update

     This past Wednesday, my group completed our first oral history interview. We actually wound up interviewing my sister-in-law to get a consumer's stance on advertising and organic food. She was a good choice because she talked about the expense of eating organically, and of course the benefits. She is a mother of three, so she talked about how important it was for the baby to at least eat organic for the whole first year. She thinks that a good foundation establishes healthy habits and immunities. When my sister-in-law was younger, her father and grandfather actually raised chickens, so she was able to give us some insight on the meat side of things too. Towards the end of the interview, she gives valuable advice to people who are just starting to eat organically. I don't want to tell you yet, because I want you to listen to the interview when it is up in a couple of days (that's my teaser).

     In other oral history updates, Dawn Roy interviewed her boyfriend about his eating habits because of the recent changes he made. His interview provides us with good consumer comparisons. Check our sites for that too later.

     In further oral history news, I am stopping at Natural Health in Blackwood, NJ tomorrow before I come to class. This story has been around for a long time, and for the size of it, it carries a great selection of organic products. I am going to ask the manager if she would be willing to do an interview with us. My father did some wiring at her store a few years back, so I am hoping that connection will maker her feel comfortable enough to help us. Plus, it's practically a free advertisement for them!

Group Members: Megan Norris, Dawn Roy