Organic And Non Organic Foods

The prediction of organic products’ market growth is from $6.5 billion in 1999 to $13.3 billion in 2003. Generally, there are few characteristics of shoppers who purchased organic products regardless of channel which are higher income, more educated person and mostly live in the Northeast and West. 46% of them bought organic products at the supermarket, 25% at a small health foods store and 29% at a natural foods supermarket. Organic dairy products were bought by 74% of heavy organic food buyers and 29% of light organic food buyers.

The general public sees any type of organic food as being produced “straight out of a backyard garden” or “right off of the family farm”. But is it really freshly picked tomatoes right out of Grandma Mae’s garden or chicken breast from a local farm? If the food purchased is from Whole Foods or the organic section at Walmart, then that probably is not the case. Large organic farms are what usually supply Whole Foods and other larger chain stores that have organics. They are not what people initially think of when imagining the typical organic farm. They usually think of a small plot of land with an old farmhouse, chicken coops, a red barn, and a large pasture of grass. Even though there are still organic farms like that,

Organic consumers are not going to feel comfortable buying their premium organic foods from the same place they could buy cheap home appliances, children’s toys, or unfashionable clothing.

I have often found myself wishing that I would have bought locally produced or organic foods, but for one reason or another, I did not. America seems to have bought right into the idea that to make something healthy for consumers, it has to be sold at a higher cost. The list of why organic food seems to be more expensive than other option seems to be growing. Fox News posted an article that listed a reasons why organic food is so much more expensive; organic production requires more manpower because there are no chemicals to help preserve the products, fertilizer needed for organic crops is more expensive that other fertilizer, acquiring the USDA organic certification is an expensive task, these are just a few of the reasons listed in the article (Fox News

Many people do not buy organic foods because they either think its too expensive or it has the same nutrition as conventional foods. However, according to "Organic Food Starts to Prove its Worth" by Rachel Cernansky organic foods are way healthier than conventional foods. In the passage "Is Organic Food Worth the Higher Price? " it states that "Organic foods and beverages are 47% more in price than conventional foods".

With the world’s population continuing to increase, the demand for food is higher than ever. This increase in food demand also calls for more efficient ways of growing and providing the food. Two methods that are very controversial are the organic and conventional method. While many people support the organic method because of its known benefits, others feel that it is an over inflated industry that cheats consumers out of their money. But recently many studies have disproved those critics. These studies prove that Organic food is a better choice than conventional because it is better for the environment, avoids the use of chemicals, and is generally more beneficial.

The cost, productivity, time, skill, and spoilage of the food play a major part on the decision of buying organic foods. The biggest disadvantage to organic food is that it’s so expensive. “Anything that makes fruits and vegetables more expensive may increase cancer.”(blogactive 1) The USDA organic certification and labeling have very strict rules therefore it makes growing organic crops harder. The USDA method is very different than conventional industry farming methods. The increase in popularity in organic foods makes bigger farms and we will use a lot more fossil fuels and other resources. Another reason some families don't want organic food besides the fact it’s expensive, is it spoils faster. In the USDA no preservatives are a requirement therefore organic food spoils faster. This can cause a problem for consumers and in  stores because the food is usually transported a significant distance. If the cost of organic products became less expensive people would realize organic is better. Therefore the popularity will grow and there will be a higher demand. The price will lower making organic food affordable and the productivity will

Organic versus non-organic foods are always being debated to whether they are worth the extra cost. This seems to be an easy question, at first, but begs a more in-depth analysis to come to a conclusion. Organic definitions can vary by government, company and even individuals. Many people have their own ideas of what organic means. My personal definition, before this research assignment, was that organic products were grown with no pesticides, chemical additives, or preservatives and grown in a humane way. Meaning that if it said 100% organic, that is what was meant. This however, is not the case when it comes to the government’s definition of organic, according to T. A. Niewold who wrote, “Organic More Healthy; Green Shoots in a

On the other hand, costs do rise when purchasing organic, locally sourced food because big food sellers like Wal-mart can afford to sell at lower prices. In response, Sara Vinson of Yellow Hen Farm in Covington recognizes that these small farms are “not trying to compete with Wal-mart” in view of higher prices for local farm produce. Higher prices make sense, though, as more manpower has been put into organically grown food than industrially produced products. Often, weeding and harvesting will require hours of labor since pesticide use is not allowed on an organic farm.

Over the last few years, awareness of organic food has risen. Due to this, the demand for organic food is a factor which is influencing the farmers to switch to use this technique, and it is being sold in specialty stores and conventional supermarkets. Organic products contain numerous marketing claims that it is healthier, it offers more value, and the farming is more environmentally friendly than traditional foods, so, how does one determine if organic is the way to go? Some argue that there is evidence that supports and demonstrates why organic foods and farming are better overall, while others insist that conventional foods and agriculture can offer the same benefits as going organic. There is no right or wrong answer. Within this

I believe that organic foods cost more than conventional foods for many reasons. The number one reason that I have run into on many websites explained that the cost is higher because organic foods are much healthier. Organic foods do not add any hazardous products that could later be harmful to the human body, but conventional foods add those products. Another reason organic foods are more expensive would be because the farmers are limited to options. For example, as we all know farmers are very careful and need to keep pests, weeds and diseases away from the food. Normal farmers are allowed to use synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but not organic farmers. Organic farmers are usually stuck with the more expensive ways to get rid of those pests, weeds and diseases. Organic farmers also explain that the process also takes much longer when compared to conventional food process. Organic famers also do not make much of a profit because they make less money than conventional farmers. This is another reason organic foods are more expensive. Organic farmers make the prices higher because they are trying to make a slight profit as well. There are many reasons organic

First, consumers should not purchase organic foods because they are expensive. In The Truth About Organic Foods Samuel Fromartz says “...buying organic can cost you-as much as 50 percent more…” People are paying more money for less food. People are not getting their money's worth of food when buying organic. In Organic food -- better for you or not? A study takes a look Rosie Mestel states “Many people shell out extra money for organic food…” Organic food costs more than conventional food. If you are buying organic foods you can't spend that money on other things such as a new car or college if you are buying organic foods you can't spend that money on other thing such as college and cars. That's just a few examples.

Abstract: Organic food consumption among consumers is becoming popular nowadays. The attitude has emerged in today’s modern world due to the increased in awareness of the importance to maintain a healthy lifestyle by consuming foods without unsafe additives, preservatives, flavor and coloring. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage

Organic agriculture should attain ecological balance through the design of farming systems, establishment of habitats and maintenance of genetic and agricultural diversity. Those who produce, process, trade, or consume organic products should protect and benefit the common environment including landscapes, climate, habitats, biodiversity, air and water.

Which is better organic or non-organic? Shoppers ask themselves this question every time they stroll past the vegetable section in a grocery store. There is an abundant of information to help the consumer make an educated decision. Each person’s decision will no doubt be based on different preferences and what they consider important. Even though organic foods do not have pesticides or any other harmful chemicals, and are tastier and fresher than non-organic food, non-organic food cost saves time and money and lasts longer. Both organic and non-organic foods have many advantages and disadvantages.