Organic Food Lover

Organic food is any food product grown or containing ingredients that have been produced without the use of antibiotics, chemicals, fertilisers, and pesticides. he U.S. Department of Agriculture defines organic food as that which is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic certification prohibits the use of most conventional pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, sewage sludge, bioengineering, and irradiation. Organic meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy come from animals not treated with antibiotics or growth hormones. Certified organic food is, by definition, free from genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). Also, any handling or processing of organic food must be done by certified companies.

Cons of Organic Food

The cons of organic food include:

• Cost. Organic food is generally more expensive than non-organic food.
• Lower output. New organic farms may experience lower production than other farms due to the organic farming practices used. However, this is generally short lived and farms which use high levels of fertilisers and other chemicals are not believed to be sustainable.
• Shelf life. Organic food may have a shorter shelf life due to a lack of preservatives in the food. This means organic food should be eaten fresh, which is obviously a good thing, but may be difficult for distributors.

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