The story

On the way back, Ada finds the word ‘organic’ in a book.

She asks Neri what it means. ‘It is a way of growing and producing food that follows clear rules. People care for the soil and try to prevent plant problems.’ Leo imagines that doing nothing is enough. Neri shakes his head. ‘We need to observe and work carefully. When needed, products allowed under organic farming rules may be used.’ Sami thinks of the grower’s magnifying glass. ‘So there are checks too?’ ‘Yes.’

Rumo closes the book, leaving a bookmark inside. A word on a label must match rules that have been followed and checked. A pretty green picture is not enough.