Why Organic
If you just got done spraying weed killer on your
weeds, would you then want to go and harvest them
for food? Of course not.
We do not generally think of our food as having
carcinogenic insecticides and chemicals on it as we're
eating.
weeds, would you then want to go and harvest them
for food? Of course not.
We do not generally think of our food as having
carcinogenic insecticides and chemicals on it as we're
eating.
Recent studies show that
farmers are six times more
at risk for non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. What's wrong
with this picture?
farmers are six times more
at risk for non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. What's wrong
with this picture?
Organic produce is held to a much higher standard than conventional
produce,
causing it to be safely regulated by the USDA, thus being the
healthiest and safest produce to eat.
If you are considering becoming a raw foodist, you will be
susceptible to high amounts of poisons in your food unless you
buy organically, since 100% of your diet would be commonly
sprayed foods with a variety of chemical concoctions. These
chemical concoctions can cause a wide variety of health
problems, including:
Not only is organic produce better for you with more nutrients
and tastes better, it is also better for the community, the
country's water supply, the farmers, the soil, the
environment, and even your pocket book. Here are a few
reasons why it is important to buy organic.
There are some people who claim that there is no difference in
the nutrient content of organic vs. non-organic food. There
are lots of studies that prove otherwise. Here is one chart.
produce,
causing it to be safely regulated by the USDA, thus being the
healthiest and safest produce to eat.
If you are considering becoming a raw foodist, you will be
susceptible to high amounts of poisons in your food unless you
buy organically, since 100% of your diet would be commonly
sprayed foods with a variety of chemical concoctions. These
chemical concoctions can cause a wide variety of health
problems, including:
- Neurotoxicity
- Disruption of your endocrine system
- Cancer
- Immune system suppression
- Male infertility and miscarriages in women
Not only is organic produce better for you with more nutrients
and tastes better, it is also better for the community, the
country's water supply, the farmers, the soil, the
environment, and even your pocket book. Here are a few
reasons why it is important to buy organic.
There are some people who claim that there is no difference in
the nutrient content of organic vs. non-organic food. There
are lots of studies that prove otherwise. Here is one chart.
The community is affected by the sale of non-organic produce
when, according to the USDA, 50% of all United States farm
products comes from only 1% of our farms and over 650,000
community farms have been lost. That's a BIG number to lose.
We need to support our local growers and help keep our local
economy alive.
Did you know that the primary source of our drinking water in 38
states is being contaminated with animal waste run-off water
along with carcinogens? The EPA says that agriculture is
responsible for 70% of the pollution to our country's rivers and
streams.
The farmers are subject to numerous carcinogenic pesticides
through the air they breathe while on the farm all day and through
their skin by touching, testing and packaging.
Buying organic produce reduces the energy usage and
pollution. Since the farming industry uses 12% of our
country's total energy supply, it is important to think about
ways to conserve. Organic farmers generally use less gasoline
run equipment on their farms and they usually sell locally which
saves on transportation fuel.
If I haven't convinced you yet or you think organic produce is just
too expensive, did you know that there are hidden costs when
you buy conventional produce? Your tax dollars are going toward
pesticide regulation and testing, hazardous waste disposal and
clean-up, and environmental damage. WE DO NOT NEED TO
SPEND MONEY ON THIS!
Your health, environment, and pocketbook are all being
majorly affected. Please make the decision to support your
local organic farmers today! Even if you can start by only buying
some organic and some not. It will help.
There is a link below to a list of highly sprayed foods to help you
decide which ones are more important to get organic.
Generalized list of most heavily sprayed and treated produce.
when, according to the USDA, 50% of all United States farm
products comes from only 1% of our farms and over 650,000
community farms have been lost. That's a BIG number to lose.
We need to support our local growers and help keep our local
economy alive.
Did you know that the primary source of our drinking water in 38
states is being contaminated with animal waste run-off water
along with carcinogens? The EPA says that agriculture is
responsible for 70% of the pollution to our country's rivers and
streams.
The farmers are subject to numerous carcinogenic pesticides
through the air they breathe while on the farm all day and through
their skin by touching, testing and packaging.
Buying organic produce reduces the energy usage and
pollution. Since the farming industry uses 12% of our
country's total energy supply, it is important to think about
ways to conserve. Organic farmers generally use less gasoline
run equipment on their farms and they usually sell locally which
saves on transportation fuel.
If I haven't convinced you yet or you think organic produce is just
too expensive, did you know that there are hidden costs when
you buy conventional produce? Your tax dollars are going toward
pesticide regulation and testing, hazardous waste disposal and
clean-up, and environmental damage. WE DO NOT NEED TO
SPEND MONEY ON THIS!
Your health, environment, and pocketbook are all being
majorly affected. Please make the decision to support your
local organic farmers today! Even if you can start by only buying
some organic and some not. It will help.
There is a link below to a list of highly sprayed foods to help you
decide which ones are more important to get organic.
Generalized list of most heavily sprayed and treated produce.
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