Organic farmers follow environmentally responsible business practices.
Organic cows are free of antibiotics used as routine prevention.
Ounce for ounce, organic fruits and vegetables are twice as rich in certain nutrients compared to non-organic produce, according to a recent study reported in the Journal of Applied Nutrition . NBC News recently reported that 9000 people die each year in the US due to food related illness. Our exposure to man-made chemicals in the food we eat is suspected of being a major factor in today's increased risk to cancer. Groundwater contamination caused by pesticides has spread pollutants to the world's rivers, lakes and oceans, killing fish, wildlife, and aquatic plants. Some experts believe certain agricultural chemicals, such as toluene, can be toxic to fetuses.