What does Organic even mean?
Organic food means environment-friendly farmers restricting their crops from being grown with dangerous pesticides. Organic food also focuses on renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. (USDA)
Why should I eat Organicly
According to the EPA 60% of all herbicides, 90% of all fungicides, and 30% of all insecticides as potentially cancer-causing. To top it all off the nutrition in produce is dropped significantly.
So Organic means the same as natural?
Natural foods differ from Organic food because they do not need to be certified by the USDA. Natural foods are often organic however.
Are GMOs organic?
No, In order for a food to be labeled organic, it must be GMO-free.
Do local farmers use Organic food?
Yes, almost always! have you ever eaten a fruit from the supermarket side by side with fruit from a farmers market or fruit stand? The naturally grown fruit is almost always tastier, richer, and refreshing
