Understanding Organic Food Benefits

By Ferdinand Rinaldy

Organic farming also benefits the farm workers who have high exposure to chemicals and synthetic pesticides. Organic production yields are often lower because the farms do not involve the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and other technological aids. Also, labor intensity is greater and many organic farms are smaller than conventional farms, thus missing economies of scale. However, in the last decade, responding to the growing demand, mainstream grocers are stocking more organic produce, milk, baby food, and meats, whilehealthy food chains have opened dozens of stores.

Generally, it is believed that organic production reduces health risks and especially for pregnant women and children, the benefits of organic are worth the higher price. An additional argument used in support of organic food is that it 'tastes better'. While the emerging information so far does suggest higher levels of some nutritional components in organic food, the basis for human health advantages of consuming organic foods has to be further developed. Supporters of organic food argue that with consistent consumption, even small advantages could be significant over time. As two examples, mechanical energy inputs are greater in organic production and ‘zero-till’ agriculture, which uses herbicides, may be more environmentally friendly than the mechanical weed control used in organic cultivation. In any case, more sophisticated analyses of the nutritional quality of conventional versus organic foods are required – in animal foods as well as plant foods before a more definitive answer is available.

Ask any organic food enthusiast and they will happily tell you the health benefits of organic food. Organic food is grown and raised by a group of committed organic farmers working within strictly enforced government guidelines. Chemicals and pesticides used on traditional farms. Organic food has benefits that extend to the environment as well. Organic farming means that the ground is not subjected to chemical or pesticide run-off. Organic farmers arestrongly committed to the environment and their product is only considered certified organic food if they adhere to strict government regulations.

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