Having lived on a farm, I’ve always believed this organic hype to be nothing but a marketing ploy.
Higher price doesn’t really mean higher quality
Organic produce is not necessarily better for the environment
Any health benefits from organic produce are teeny-tiny
Even the “Dirty Dozen” vegetables we’re told to avoid aren’t really that dirty
[they are: Strawberries, Spinach, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Cherries, Pears, Tomatoes, Celery, Potatoes, and Sweet Bell Peppers. + Hot peppers. From Dirty Dozen™ Fruits and Vegetables with the Most Pesticides ]
Organic farms don’t treat their workers any better
And there’s no reason to expect your organic vegetables to taste better, either
The best option? Grow your own if you can. Or buy them from the local farmers market.
More @ Buying organic veggies at the supermarket is a waste of money - Quartz - Pocket
Higher price doesn’t really mean higher quality
Organic produce is not necessarily better for the environment
Any health benefits from organic produce are teeny-tiny
Even the “Dirty Dozen” vegetables we’re told to avoid aren’t really that dirty
[they are: Strawberries, Spinach, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Cherries, Pears, Tomatoes, Celery, Potatoes, and Sweet Bell Peppers. + Hot peppers. From Dirty Dozen™ Fruits and Vegetables with the Most Pesticides ]
Organic farms don’t treat their workers any better
And there’s no reason to expect your organic vegetables to taste better, either
The best option? Grow your own if you can. Or buy them from the local farmers market.
More @ Buying organic veggies at the supermarket is a waste of money - Quartz - Pocket