10 Reasons to Support and promote organic agriculture

1.  Protect Future Generations
        Organic foods are better for children whose developing bodies are vulnerable to pesticides in food.

2.  Help the Small Farmer
       Buying organic supports the small, family farmers that make up a large percentage of organic food producers.

3.  Protect Farm Worker Health
       Organic farm practices prevent farmers from being exposed to chemicals that put their health at risk.

4.  Prevent Soil Erosion
       By caring for the health of the soil, organic farming prevents topsoil erosion, a serious downside of conventional farming.

5.  Support a True Economy
        Conventional farming may seem less expensive, but it hides the future costs of environmental cleanup.

6.  Save Energy
        By using natural fertilizers, organic farmers save the resources that are wasted in the energy intensive manufacture of synthetic fertilizers.

7.  Protect Water Quality
      Organic farming does not pollute water resources with pesticides, a problem now affecting drinking water from coast to coast.

8.  Great Taste
       Food that’s been grown in organically nourished soil is packed with nutrients and bursts with flavor.

9.  Promote Biodiversity
      By rotating crops and replenishing the soil, organic farming creates a balanced environment that allows all forms of life to flourish.

10.  Keep Chemicals Off Your Plate
         When you choose organic, you avoid harmful pesticides and other toxins.