URGENT Carnivore PLEA: Why Local Farms Need Our Help NOW (Day 162)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is organic meat more nutritious?

If you have been paying attention for long enough, you will probably know the answer. Here's the problem: Organic food is becoming more sought-after, while traditional food continues to decline in popularity.

The reason why organic foods continue to rise in popularity is that they are healthier for us. In addition to being safer for our health, organic products also help the environment by reducing pollution and waste.

But there are two sides to this coin. Organic produce takes longer and requires more resources. Organic food is more expensive than non-organic.

Organic meats tend to be more expensive than those raised conventionally. However, there are ways to reduce these costs without sacrificing quality.

Buy locally to save money. Locally grown fruit and vegetables help lower the price of produce, as farmers are often given incentives to grow better crops.

You can also look for deals to reduce costs. There are often discounts offered when purchasing organics.

A third way to save money on meat consumption is to eat less. The feed required to raise cattle can make meat production expensive.

While there are many reasons organic food is better for our bodies as well as the planet, we must not forget the cost.

How can you tell if your produce is organic?

These labels will help you ensure that organic produce is purchased.

USDA Organic Certified – Produced by USDA and certified as 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown is produce that has met strict organic requirements but not yet been certified by the USDA.

Pastured/Free-range - Made from animals that graze on grass and herbs outdoors.

These labels indicate that the product meets certain criteria.

• There are no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• No genetically altered organisms
• Animals are never given antibiotics
• Animals never receive hormones
• There are no growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage effluent
• GMOs are not allowed
• Never was an antibiotic given
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting medications
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage sludge (if it's a non-GMO)
• No irradiation

I hope you found the article useful.

Why is organic food important

Organic produce is vital for our health. It's the best method to ensure you eat healthy foods. It's better for us and more sustainable because it doesn’t depend on pesticides or fertilizers.

Organic farming uses natural methods to grow crops without harmful chemicals. This makes organic farming safer for both humans and animals. You are helping the planet and yourself by choosing organic food.

Organic food has many benefits that go beyond health. We all know how toxic processed food can make you feel. Did you know that organic fruits and veggies aren't subject to chemical spray? They taste fresher, look better and last longer.

That's why eating organic matters so much. Because it's not only healthy for you, it's healthier for the world.

How can you tell organic food from non-organic?

If you ask any chef, he'll tell you there's nothing more important than fresh ingredients. This is because eating well makes us feel better.

This holds true for our food. Organics can be traced back to their source and whereabouts. We also know it was not treated using harmful chemicals.

Organic foods are made without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, hormones, steroids, antibiotics, or genetically altered organisms (GMO). These substances are not allowed for organic farmers.

Growing organic crops is an art. You have many options to safely grow them.

Organic farming is often called sustainable agriculture. It is a less resource-intensive alternative to conventional farming, but still provides enough nutrients to sustain life.

Crop rotation, crop rotation, cover cropping and composting manure are all organic farming methods. These techniques help prevent soil erosion and improve water quality.

They reduce chemical runoff from waterways. Many of us live in urban areas so we have access to local farms that produce organic produce.

There are two types certified programs for organic products. One is certified by the USDA National Organic Program, and the other is certified by independent certifying agencies. Both require strict conformity to organic standards.

USDA seals, or O Seals, may be attached to certified organic products. These symbols indicate that the product meets federal requirements.

What are the most loved organic products?

Today, organic foods are the fastest-growing industries. Even though we have come a long ways from our roots there is still plenty of room for growth.

Organic products will be the future. They are safer, better for our environment, and more affordable for consumers.

They also tend to have higher prices. That is why we developed the Organic Food Index. We wanted to see which foods are most in demand today and how these trends are changing.

These findings show that organic foods are becoming more popular. Between 2011 and 2012 the number of Americans buying organic food increased nearly 50%.

According to USDA, organic production grew by 10% last year. Organic food now accounts for 9% of U.S. agricultural output.

Organic food is growing in popularity but is still expensive. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), average retail prices for organic food are almost double those of conventional alternatives.

Organic food is growing faster that any other sector of the food industry. You'll notice that organic food consumption has increased steadily since 2009.

According to OTA the volume of organic products sold at supermarkets grew by 14% in 2010 and 2011.

This is because of consumer demand for healthier products, which explains the rise in organic food sales across all age categories.

The younger generation is however leading the charge for organic food. Millennials have twice the likelihood of buying organic food as baby boomers. The 25% of organic food purchase made by younger adults below 35 are made up of young adults.

Statistics

• As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
• When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)

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• U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020

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Organic food: Are they healthier and better for you?

Organic foods are grown without the use chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. They are grown in natural environments without artificial inputs (fungicides/herbicides/hormones, antibiotics or genetic engineering). Organic farming practices include crop rotation, cover crops, composting animal manure, recycling wastewater, and integrated pest management (IPM).

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP), established in 2002 to regulate production, handling and processing of organic products sold in the United States. Organic agricultural products must be produced in accordance with federal standards as set out by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Additionally, organic products must not contain prohibited substances like pesticide residues or genetically modified organisms.

The United States offers two certification programs for producers that want their products to be certified organic: one for farmers, ranchers and the other for manufacturers. Both programs require that operations are audited annually to verify compliance with the strict standards. Several certifying agents offer these services, including CCOF Certified Organic Farmers & Ranchers, Quality Assurance International, and the American Grassfed Association. The three organizations all provide verification by third parties that farms have followed strict guidelines for environmental stewardship as well as labour practices and the care of livestock.

According to USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS), organic agriculture accounted in 2013 for $4.7 Billion in sales. Retail spending on certified organic products reached nearly $1.5 Billion in 2013. This is a 23 per cent increase from 2009. This period saw a 12 percent increase in grocery store sales. Spending on organic produce was up 29 percent, but only 1 percent on meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy.

Organic food is more expensive but the quality of organic food is worth it. Consumer Reports conducted a 2015 survey and found that 88% would pay more if organic food had better nutritional value. Another study published in Health Affairs found that people who eat organic foods are less likely to suffer health problems like cancer, diabetes, obesity, asthma, heart disease, and depression.

There is no evidence to suggest eating organic foods can treat or prevent any diseases. However, some studies have suggested that they might be beneficial for your health as they may reduce your exposure of pesticides and contaminants. A review of 31 studies that were published in 2010 found that organically raised beef has significantly lower levels than conventionally raised beef. Similar results were also reached by a separate analysis of 11 2012 studies.

The Environmental Working Group's 2014 report examined data from the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. It found that foodborne illnesses caused by E.coli, salmonella and listeria monocytogenes and verotoxin producing E.coli O157:H7 declined when organic and non-organic chickens, meat, lamb, dairy, and cheese were compared. The Environmental Working Group also found that E.coli O157 has been associated with fewer human illnesses in children and adults since 2006, when USDA began requiring stricter organic standards for animal production.

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