Yes, organic fruit can be more expensive. Organically grown avocados must meet a number of specifications and requirements that increase cost of production. However, as organic volume has increased the gap between conventional and organic pricing has narrowed somewhat.
For more information on the guidelines you may wish to visit the following Web site:
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/organic.html
California Avocados rank among the lowest of all fruits and vegetables for pesticide use. Neither organic nor conventional avocados have measurable chemical residues in the pulp, so both are good choices. The choice is yours to make but, either way, we hope you will continue to enjoy them often!