10 Reasons to buy Organic

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10 Reasons to Buy Organic

1. Organic Food is Highly NutritiousAccording to a study conducted by the Journal of American Nutrition, organic food contains up to 250% of the essential minerals and vitamins of regular non-organic foods. Studies prove that micro nutrients from organic fruits and vegetables are more easily absorbed than those of conventional produce.

2. Organic Food Tastes Great!Well-balanced soils grow healthy plants that contain more flavour-enhancing essential minerals and vitamins.

3. Organic Production Reduces Health Risks60% of all herbicides, 90% of all fungicides, and 30% of all insecticides used in conventional farming are harmful and are considered potentially carcinogenic--organic farmers do not use these chemicals in their farming.

4. Organic Food Is GMO FreeOrganic production standards prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms.

5. Organic Farms Respect Our Water ResourcesOrganic farms protect and conserve water resources by extensive soil building and by eliminating pollutants such as chemicals and nitrogen fertilizers.

6. Organic Farmers Build SoilWe're facing the worst topsoil erosion in history due to chemical-intensive, mono-crop farming. Organic farming builds soil to prevent such topsoil erosion, soil which, because of its bioactivity, also absorbs greenhouse gases far better than soil from conventional farming.

7. Organic Farmers Work in Harmony with NatureRotational forage crops retain fencerows, wetlands, and other natural areas, which provide habitat for a wide variety of species.

8. Organic Producers Strive To Preserve DiversityOrganic farmers grow food naturally and have a high regard for biodiversity. Many organic farmers have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for years.

9. Organic Farming Helps Keep Rural Communities HealthyOrganic farming focuses on smaller sustainable operations, providing a viable survival tactic for family farms and rural communities.

10. Certified Organic Products Carry A GuaranteeCertification is the public’s guarantee that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without toxic chemical inputs.

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