We have presented ten reasons all natural
and organically produce is better for you, the environment and the
economy.
To learn about the campaign for
purer foods, our initiative to get the word out about pesticides and
genetically modified produce, click here:
Ten reasons all natural and
organic produce is better:
- A healthy choice
The food choice you make
now will impact your health and the health of your children
in the future.
- Prevent soil erosion
Soil is the
foundation of the food chain in all natural and organic
farming.
- Protect water quality
Pesticides and
chemical fertilizers find their way into our lakes, rivers,
streams and oceans. Water covers three-fourths of the planet and
is required by all living things.
- Save energy
Since most all natural and
organic produce must be sold fast once harvested to ensure
freshness, it tends to travel a shorter distance from the farm to
your plate.
- Keep chemicals off your plate
The EPA
considers that 60 percent of all herbicides, 90 percent of all
fungicides and 30 percent of all insecticides are carcinogenic.
Many are also endecrine disruptors.
- Protect farm worker’s health
An estimated
1 million people are poisoned annually by pesticides.
- Help small farmers
Most farms that
grow all natural and organic produce are small ,
independently owned and operated farms of less than 100
acres. The challenge of keeping their produce fresh also means
they are generally local businesses. Supporting them stimulates
the local economy.
- Support a true economy
Conventional food
prices do not reflect hidden cost borne by taxpayers,
including billions in federal subsidies. Other hidden costs
include pesticide regulation and testing, hazardous waste
disposal/clean up, and environmental damage.
- Promote biodiversity
Biodiversity is
nature’s way of creating resilience. Employing natural and organic
methods encourage a diversity of crops, soil organisms and
beneficial insects.
- Better taste
There’s a good reasons many
chefs use natural and organic ingredients in their recipes. They
taste better.
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