The argument continues over this topic. It is still unclear for many as to what is best for them. Having its own pros and cons, organic food is still not affordable to all. If that’s the best for all then why make inorganic produce? All along synthetic pesticides have been causing problems for the consumer, producer and the environment. Suddenly farming techniques changed and farmers decided to go against the use of synthetic pesticides thereby leading to organic farming.
The whole process of how it came about appears to me like a long term mistake being rectified. And it hits the consumer in all ways, naturally. Organic products cost 50% more than conventional products. And when it comes to dairy, it is 100% more than conventional dairy products. I assume in this age even a toddler can see how organic milk is superior to normal milk. But still there is a majority of the population who wants to turn organic but truly cannot with this racing price line for organic products. Again, there are people who prefer to go organic in everything for the fear of diseases, as means of protecting the environment and minimizing the risk of exposure to pesticides.
Research does not positively prove that organic produce is more nutritious than conventional produce. It is also said, that the intake of these pesticides, both synthetic and natural does not pose a high risk for the consumer since it is within the parameters of permissible levels. Thereby if that’s the case, then there is no difference between organic and conventional produce.
It is very difficult to remove these chemicals from our environment, our food and our bodies once they have entered our ecosystem. No matter how young or old you are, a balance is what you need…..eventually
The organic vs inorganic debate is a complicated one. The pricing is high for organics and there is no one certifying body that deems a product organic either. Also, the availability of organic foods is spotty, leaving the consumer to have to choose inorganic products.
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