Organic Farming Is Becoming The Next Big Thing On The Food Industry

In order to establish eating the healthiest foods possible, any individual can shop for organic foods that have “organic” labels on them. Organically grown foods have an immense amount of pure nutrients and healthier ingredients than GMO food. This high-quality alternative accomodates a healthy and safe lifestyle. The ultimate gain of health is indulged by considering a wise decision such as consuming organic foods and products. Diverse organic produce generates health benefits that outweigh the price premiums associated with it. Due to countless usage of unadapted chemicals, crops are evidently damaged and captivated with extremely toxic pesticides and insecticides. Recently, GMO foods have severely

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.

This paper begins by providing key information and terms to provide a basic understanding of concepts between organic foods and genetically engineered foods, often known as genetically modified organisms (GMO). Any organism or microorganism which is genetically engineered is referred to as a GMO. In today’s modern world, scientists are most commonly using this technology in agriculture to pinpoint genes, isolate them, and then manipulating these genes to create crops with predetermined traits. This type of engineering, in plant-based foods, stems from a desire to create foods which do not occur organically in nature. The term “organic foods”, directly describes foods in which no artificial or genetically modified processes are used during the

Organic farming is becoming an increasingly popular market throughout the world. (Adam, 2004, p. 666). The aims of organic farming are, to decrease pollution, maintain soil fertility and biodiversity, be more sustainable, and have increased nutritional benefits than conventionally grown foods (Yaping et. al., 2003, p. 298). While the aim of conventional farming is to provide safe, proficient supplies of food, in abundance and at low prices (Trewavas, 2001, p.409). Since 1996, the amount of land in the UK dedicated to organic farming has risen tenfold (Adam, 2004, p. 666). As well, from 1992 to 1997, the amount of certified organic cropland in the US more than doubled (Tafel et al, 2007, p.182 ). The main difference between organic and

Since the 1970s, the agribusiness and agrochemical industries have been aware of a growing problem: as the global population soars, soils around the world are becoming less suitable for farming as a result of erosion, nutrient depletion, and structural degradation. In the United States, about 60,000 farmers have abandoned the "conventional" system which relies on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and adopted the organic farming systems that allowed areas of China and India to be successfully farmed for 4,000 years (Reganold et al., 1990, p. 112). Organic farmers use plant matter and animal and municipal wastes for fertilizer, and rely on natural predators

This paper begins by providing key information and terms to provide a basic understanding of concepts between organic foods and genetically engineered foods, often known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Any organism or microorganism which is genetically engineered is referred to as a GMO. In today’s modern world, scientists are most commonly using this technology in agriculture to pinpoint genes, isolate them, and then manipulating these genes to create crops with predetermined traits. This type of engineering in plant-based foods, stems from a desire to create foods which do not occur organically in nature. The term “organic foods”, directly describes

The newest and most recent processing of food is homegrown standard processing, which are a group of farmers nationwide without organic certification but must require stricter standards than USDA’s and be inspected. “Homegrown is the first group in the nation to collectively drop organic certification and replace it with their own local organic guarantee,” says Elizabeth Henderson They have their own seal of approval “Homegrown” label which requires them to stay as locally as possible. Next processing type are natural food, which are minimally synthesized or chemically altered with little to no standards in many parts of the world and not USDA labeled. The way conventional food is handled is being able to use almost any and all chemicals and pesticides that are deemed safe by the FDA, as long as it does not show signs of ill effects on the population. In the article “Why organic food may not be healthier for you” it is stated that a new study published in the annals of internal medicine shows very little evidence of there being health benefits from organic food. While some previous studies looking specific organic food shows that may have higher level of nutrients like minerals and vitamins. Like in one experiment tested from ambitious experiment,” which is supposed to go on for a hundred

In this brief, the reader will see how organic and genetically modified organisms are viewed and interpreted. They will see the “facts” about the genetically modified organisms and organic organism, and how producers and consumers view this. The reader will be able to understand what is actually happening to genetically modified organisms and organic organisms during the production and when it is getting processed. They will also learn about certified organic and the USDA organic and how each one is determined in the production. Everybody has an opinion about organic and GMO and believes which ones are better. The reader of this paper will also learn the differences between organic and GMOs and the pros and cons of each of them. After reading this paper the reader will be educated on what to buy at the grocery store between organic and GMO. Organic and GMO will always be a topic that has controversy.

Many consumers and farmers have discovered that living in an industrialized culture where the focus has become faster, bigger, and cheaper is not the best way to produce our food. Obsessed with productivity, the agriculture industry is reaping the negative consequences of creating an unsustainable environment for food production. Time and time again, the media captures stories regarding deadly bacterial contamination and dangerous pesticide contamination causing illness and death in our communities. The environment is also damaged and contaminated. This devastating trend, due to irresponsible farming practices as a result of the industrialization of the food industry, has become all too common. Returning to organic farming,

Mass production of genetically modified food has led to the deterioration of nutritional substance in the yields of produce and livestock, bringing a negative environmental consequence, impacting the farms ecosystem and the farmers sustainability. An uninformed public suffers the consequences of false advertising and a lack of labeling laws to make healthy decisions when being unaware of the ingredients and preparation of their food. Organic certified farms promote a standard of abstaining from synthetic made pesticides, fertilizers containing harmful chemicals leaving dangerous residue, and inadequate diet and care of livestock. This is achieved by creating natural renewable resources

According to the USDA, organic foods consist of foods and products that are grown without the use of sewage sludge, harmful pesticides, and fertilizers made from synthetic ingredients. These standards and guidelines were implemented with the overall objective of improving the quality of the food supply while also preserving the environment. The Organic Foods Act (OFPA) “authorized a new USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to set national standards for the production, handling, and processing of organically grown agricultural products. In addition, the Program oversees mandatory certification of organic production.” (Gold “Organic Production/Organic Food:”) When these standards are upheld, consumers are given the opportunity to educate themselves on the contents found in their food, which

Organic agriculture became visible on a wider scale in the 1960s, when farmers and consumers became concerned that the number of chemicals used in crop and animal production could have negative consequences for human health and the environment. Therefore, the word “organic” was intended and used to describe a process and method that is considered as environment friendly because of the sustainable fundamental principles such as: the lack of chemical use, the desire to reverse erosion, soil depletion, decline of crops varieties, low quality food and livestock feed, and rural poverty (Kuepper 2010).

Prior to the Twentieth Century all food was organic. “Organic” in terms of food, simply means that the product or its ingredients were produced without routine inputs of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, chemical preservatives or irradiated (radiation exposure) (5). Then along came the discovery and invention of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in 1920’s forever changing the costs, development and

Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of people wanting to eat healthier. To achieve this some people have been turning to organic foods, fruits and vegetables and turning away from foods containing harmful pesticides and GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organism. As a result, people believe that the healthier and more organic their food is then the healthier they will become. For this to be achieved, many companies have been trying to produce healthier foods by changing the way they grow their foods and raise their animals for products like beef or eggs. And although organic foods can be good for someone, it does not necessarily mean that it is the better choice.

The idealism of Organic farming is a predicated upon excluding the use of synthetic and unnatural methods of producing food with the intent of preserving health and the environment. This agricultural idealism has been widely glorified, and ignorantly so, for being the standard of sustainable farming. However, there are some major factors of organic farming which contribute to the degradation of the environment as well as the health of the human population, factors which aren 't a concern with conventional farming and are masked by the glorified entity which is the public perception organic agriculture. Though commonly recognized as inferior to