go organic!

I have been eating organic foods since 1990, and virtually every food item in my house has been organic since then. The "higher cost" of organics is offset by the benefits of buying and eating organic foods. The prices of non-organic foods do not take into consideration the effects of the farming techniques on the soils for future generations, and the health effects of the pesticides on us (like one pesticide that is legal despite the fact that when frogs are exposed to it, they become hermaphrodites).

Here are some great reasons to go organic:
1. Organic produce tastes delicious and studies show it contains more vitamins, nutrients, and cancer-fighting antioxidants than non-organic produce.
2. Organic produces reduces the health risks associated with pesticide residues on food, and is produced without using GMO's (genetically modified organisms).
3. Organic farming stops the cycle of pests becoming more resistant to chemicals and reduces our dependence on non-renewable resources like petrochemical-based fertilizers.
4. Organic production encourages biodiversity and is kinder to wildlife while creating and maintaining harmonious ecosystems.
5.Organic farming creates a safer workplace for farm workers by eliminating exposure to toxic pesticides, and it builds naturally fertile soil while preventing soil erosion.
Oh, I could go on with this sermon, but I'll stop here. Personally, the first reason listed is enough reason for me!