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.