Also, many pesticides were registered before current laws were in place which require testing. The EPA is presently in the process of re-registering many older pesticides and requiring more test data. Even when evidence has proven that a pesticide is hazardous to health it can remain in use for many years before it is removed from the market, while the EPA conducts a review of the pesticide. The toxic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, growth-stimulating chemicals which are used to rapidly, abundantly, and flawlessly grow fruits and vegetables may be potentially harmful to our bird's health. Organic farmers use natural methods of eliminating pests, such as insect predators, traps, barriers, mating disruption, or may use botanical or other nontoxic pesticides if needed.
Growers maintain and replenish the fertility to the soil without artificial ingredients.
They manage the land by tilling the soil, crop rotation, and manuring. By building healthy soils, healthy plants are better able to resist disease and insects. Organic produce generally tastes better than conventionally grown and normally contains a higher level of vitamins and minerals because the soils they are grown in are richer in nutrients. While organic products may cost a bit more, we feel they are well worth the extra cost. However, with the growing awareness of the value of organically grown produce we should soon find a decrease in the price as more and more people are purchasing these foods for themselves and their pets.