But the new national standards are expected to go into effect sometime during the year 2000. Organic produce is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce. To date, there are no studies proving a significant nutritional difference between organic and conventionally-grown produce, all else being equal. Organic produce is safer than conventionally grown produce. Improperly treated manure or composts can contain harmful bacteria, such as E. coli or salmonella.
Many consumers believe that organic produce is well wroth the higher cost.
Its popularity is based in part on consumers' beliefs of superior quality and safety. University of California-Berkeley Wellness Letter, August 1998 . So when he asked for a subscription to Sports Illustrated for his birthday, I said sure. The industry knows how appealing these images are to young men. Starting May 1, however, the New York Times and its Sunday magazine will no longer accept advertising for cigarette, cigar or tobacco products, making it the first national newspaper to do so.