Even the food of organic animals is GMO-free. Organic standards require farmers to care for the countryside. This includes maintaining hedgerows, streams and other natural features and planting trees.
Organic standards prioritise animal welfare.
Livestock are given no routine antibiotics or growth-promoting drugs. Organic farms are good for wildlife. Surveys show that more birds and butterflies are found on organic farms. Organic farms generally employ more people, thus helping to safeguard the rural fabric.