why organic is better for you
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Why Eating Organic is Better for You
By: Saba Shojai
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Organic: What Does it Mean?
“Organic”= the way farmers grow and process agricultural products Designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution Organic farming include using natural fertilizers
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Organic vs Conventional Farming
Organic
• Increase sustainability • Promotes biodiversity• Good soil & air quality • Natural growing practices • Minimizes chemical use• Practice of crop rotation
Conventional
• chemicals and synthetics to manage weeds and pests
• unnatural farming methods • pesticides allow toxicity • Pesticides damaging to health
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Organic Production
Organic food must be produced without: AntibioticsArtificial growth hormones High fructose corn syrup Artificial dyes Artificial sweeteners derived from chemicals Synthetically created chemical pesticide and fertilizers Genetically engineered proteins and ingredients
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Organic Claims
“Organic” = at least 95% organic material “Made with organic ingredients” = at least 70% organic“Contains organic Ingredients” = less than 70% organic
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Organic vs. Natural What is the Difference?
Organic
• third party government accredited certifying agents
• strict set of federal standards
• ecological sustainability • Avoids hazardous material
Natural
• Not regulated by third party
• No set standards • corporate marketing
departments • marketing tool
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Pesticide Residue
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Why Organic is Better
Organic product meet stringent standards Tastes great Reduces health risks
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Why Organic is Better
Farmers work in harmony with nature Producers are leaders in innovative research Producers strive to preserve diversity
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Organic Food Growth
• Increase in organic
food sales • Increase in
organic markets
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Organic Production• Increase in
production over the
years
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