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10 Good Reasons To Go Organic
Organic products meet stringent standards
Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and
handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs.
Organic food tastes great!
It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become
nourishing food for people and animals.
Organic production reduces health risks
Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked
these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to
prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that
sustain us.
Organic farms respect our water resources
The elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, done in combination with
soil building, protects and conserves water resources.
Organic farmers build healthy soil
Soil is the foundation of the food chain. The primary focus of organic farming is to use
practices that build healthy soils.
Organic farmers work in harmony with nature
Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is
encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows,
wetlands, and other natural areas.
Organic producers are leaders in innovative research
Organic farmers have led the way, largely at their own expense, with innovative on-
farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and minimizing agriculture’s impact on
the environment.
Organic producers strive to preserve diversity
The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most pressing
environmental concerns. The good news is that many organic farmers and gardeners
have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades.
Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy
USDA reported that in 1997, half of U.S. farm production came from only 2% of farms.
Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers an alternative
market where sellers can command fair prices for crops.
Organic abundance – Foods and non-foods alike!
Now every food category has an organic alternative. And non-food agricultural
products are being grown organically – even cotton, which most experts felt could not
be grown this way.
Organic Trade Association www.ota.com
Reprinted from The Organic Trade Association's website at www.ota.com
Organic products meet stringent standards
Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and
handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs.
Organic food tastes great!
It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become
nourishing food for people and animals.
Organic production reduces health risks
Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked
these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to
prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that
sustain us.
Organic farms respect our water resources
The elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, done in combination with
soil building, protects and conserves water resources.
Organic farmers build healthy soil
Soil is the foundation of the food chain. The primary focus of organic farming is to use
practices that build healthy soils.
Organic farmers work in harmony with nature
Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is
encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows,
wetlands, and other natural areas.
Organic producers are leaders in innovative research
Organic farmers have led the way, largely at their own expense, with innovative on-
farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and minimizing agriculture’s impact on
the environment.
Organic producers strive to preserve diversity
The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most pressing
environmental concerns. The good news is that many organic farmers and gardeners
have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades.
Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy
USDA reported that in 1997, half of U.S. farm production came from only 2% of farms.
Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers an alternative
market where sellers can command fair prices for crops.
Organic abundance – Foods and non-foods alike!
Now every food category has an organic alternative. And non-food agricultural
products are being grown organically – even cotton, which most experts felt could not
be grown this way.
Organic Trade Association www.ota.com
Reprinted from The Organic Trade Association's website at www.ota.com
