{"id":4935,"date":"2019-02-25T22:41:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T06:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=4935"},"modified":"2019-02-25T22:44:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T06:44:47","slug":"organic-farming-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Farming \u2013 Don\u2019t Panic, It\u2019s Organic! The Amazing Health Benefits and Importance of Going Organic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_food_means_there_is_no_GMO_%E2%80%93_Genetically_Modified_Organisms\" title=\"Organic food means there is no GMO &#8211; Genetically Modified Organisms\">Organic food means there is no GMO &#8211; Genetically Modified Organisms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_farming_doesnt_pollute_the_soil\" title=\"Organic farming doesn\u2019t pollute the soil\">Organic farming doesn\u2019t pollute the soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_farming_is_preventing_the_pests_from_getting_too_strong\" title=\"Organic farming is preventing the pests from getting too strong\">Organic farming is preventing the pests from getting too strong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_farming_created_room_for_pollination\" title=\"Organic farming created room for pollination\">Organic farming created room for pollination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_farming_creates_a_healthier_community\" title=\"Organic farming creates a healthier community\">Organic farming creates a healthier community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Produces_nutrient-rich_food\" title=\"Produces nutrient-rich food\">Produces nutrient-rich food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_farming_doesnt_do_mono_cropping\" title=\"Organic farming doesn\u2019t do mono cropping\">Organic farming doesn\u2019t do mono cropping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/#Organic_food_has_a_better_taste\" title=\"Organic food has a better taste\">Organic food has a better taste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>When you go to the market, <strong>you may notice the difference<\/strong> between organic farming products and GMO foods. GMO food tends to be large, too bright in color and shiny. Organic food <strong>looks more realistic.<\/strong> When you compare the two, you might think that the former are better for you. But they are often full of chemicals that made them so colorful and big. Sometime <strong>you might not notice a difference<\/strong> at all, and wonder at the higher price tag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What's the deal<\/strong> with organic farming produce and non-organic?<\/p>\n<p>Organic food is <strong>grown with natural methods and products<\/strong> while GMO crops are often engineered with performance-enhancing chemicals. But, organic farming tends to be more labor-intensive. Farmers don\u2019t use anything unnatural to make their produce grow faster and bigger. It\u2019s often very hard when the bad weather strikes too.<\/p>\n<p>However, they are <strong>dedicated to producing top quality<\/strong> products for the people.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested to find out more about these farmers and organic food in general, read on.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4953\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_1 what is it\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_1-what-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is Organic Farming?<\/h3>\n<p>While no one gave a clear definition of what organic actually means, the universal principle is that organic farming is a production system that doesn\u2019t use <strong>synthetic pesticides, livestock feed additives or fertilizers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a collection of processes and alternative methods that use knowledge and understanding of nature to produce food. For example, they use crop rotation, animal healthy soil, pest and weed control and many other methods. These farming methods are nothing new &#8211; they have been used for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>The new farming &#8211; one including chemicals and pesticides &#8211; only came more recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organic farming is also sustainable<\/strong> which means that it\u2019s not harming the environment. There is no consensus on this either and it\u2019s not a necessary component but most organic farmers care about the universal health of both the people and the planet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4948\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_3 healthier\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_3-healthier-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What are the Health Benefits of Organic Farming?<\/h3>\n<p>Organic food has <strong>numerous health benefits<\/strong> for both humans and the environment. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doesn\u2019t use any harmful materials<\/strong> to protect the plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Huge crop diversity in organic farming<\/strong>, meaning that organic farmers grow several different plants on one space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uses composting and manure<\/strong> to replenish the ground with nutrients. This improves the soil fertility &#8211; it\u2019s one of the most effective methods for soil management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevents pests in an eco-friendly way<\/strong>, with natural and often biological pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>Improves your health, the health of the land and entire ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uses minimum amounts of nonrenewable sources<\/strong> and focuses on renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n<p>It helps with the greenhouse effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uses organic fertilizers<\/strong>\u00a0that don\u2019t pollute the water.<\/p>\n<p>Organic farming recycles water, soil, waste, and so on. It also has<strong> healthy ways of utilizing natural pollination<\/strong> and helps habitats improve.<\/p>\n<p>Organic food is healthier than non-organic food, thanks to allowing plants to grow naturally. <strong>The DNA of the crop isn't altered<\/strong> in any way. As a result, the seeds are simply planted, cared for, and harvested before ending up on your table.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to GMO food, organic food <strong>contains no added chemicals.\u00a0<\/strong>While GMO food may be designed to do seemingly impressive things, like better withstand bad weather, the long-term results are unknown. There simply hasn't been enough research on human consumption of food that's been been chemically altered. For example, splicing the DNA <strong>may have unforeseen negative consequences<\/strong> on our health.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>taste and quality of food is improved<\/strong> through organic farming.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4947\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_2 benefits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_2-benefits-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How Organic Foods are Healthier for You<\/h3>\n<p>Right choices you can make in your life start with <strong>eating healthy food.<\/strong> GMO, non-organic and processed food can be harmful for your family. And while all of the products you see at the grocery store look great and are meant to feed you, <strong>not all of them are of the same<\/strong> nutritional value.<\/p>\n<p>Among those products, <strong>it\u2019s best to choose organic.<\/strong> Here are some reasons why:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_food_means_there_is_no_GMO_%E2%80%93_Genetically_Modified_Organisms\"><\/span>Organic food means there is no GMO &#8211; Genetically Modified Organisms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organic food contains no harmful chemicals and no genetic modification. Always look for products that are labeled as organic or non-GMO certified. Further, stay away from products that do not clearly state they are non-GMO. This will ensure you're eating food that hasn't had unrelated genes artificially forced in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_farming_doesnt_pollute_the_soil\"><\/span>Organic farming doesn\u2019t pollute the soil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-organic food is sprayed and fed with harmful chemicals that kill all of the pests as well as damage the crop itself. Any nutrients and organisms that make this plant so healthy and tasty are potentially killed with it. Those organisms are replaced with artificial chemicals and fertilizers that will enable the plant to grow and look good &#8211; but the inside might not be as nutritious as what you expected. Further, the produce may be sprayed with a preservative, to keep it looking pretty on the grocery shelf.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind, <strong>you should still wash organic fruit and vegetables.<\/strong> They're still prone to field\u00a0contaminants and treated with a natural pesticide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_farming_is_preventing_the_pests_from_getting_too_strong\"><\/span>Organic farming is preventing the pests from getting too strong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you<strong> constantly spray harmful chemicals on the pests<\/strong> and the weeds, <strong>they eventually learn to overcome them.\u00a0<\/strong>As a result, the pests can come back\u00a0stronger because of it. If we continue to do this, both pests and weeds will become too strong and poisonous for us to fight or consume. <strong>Organic farming uses mild, natural ways<\/strong> to fight pests that will not make them grow faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_farming_created_room_for_pollination\"><\/span>Organic farming created room for pollination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Herbicides and other <strong>harmful chemicals often kill bees and butterflies.<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s not a smart technology so<strong> it kills any bug<\/strong> that comes in its way. But in order for plants to grow and flourish, <strong>we need bees and butterflies to pollinate<\/strong> our crops. This helps maintain the biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_farming_creates_a_healthier_community\"><\/span>Organic farming creates a healthier community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organic farming doesn\u2019t deteriorate the community in which it resides. Non-organic farming, on the other hand, often does. Organic farming doesn\u2019t emit toxins into the air, water or land which makes people in that vicinity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Produces_nutrient-rich_food\"><\/span>Produces nutrient-rich food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organic food is healthy as it comes from completely natural sources. The land where it grows is healthy and full of nutrients, it\u2019s produced in natural conditions and there is no use of synthetic chemicals. Non-organic food grows under the effect of the fertilizer made from the same thing that\u2019s used to run cars.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_farming_doesnt_do_mono_cropping\"><\/span>Organic farming doesn\u2019t do mono cropping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When non-organic farming companies create a place where only one plant grows, they have to spray it with numerous harmful chemicals to prevent pests. However, organic farmers grow multiple crops in one place and don\u2019t spray them with chemicals because the different bugs they attract actually help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_food_has_a_better_taste\"><\/span>Organic food has a better taste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food that has no chemicals and has grown in a natural way is a lot healthier and has a better taste than a plant that was loaded with chemicals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4949\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_4 expensive\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_4-expensive-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Why are Organic Foods More Expensive?<\/h3>\n<p>Organic products cost more than non-organic products by 20% or more. This is why most people avoid it &#8211; they often can\u2019t afford it.<\/p>\n<p>But why is organic <strong>so much more expensive<\/strong> than all of the other food?<\/p>\n<p>Here are the answers you\u2019ve been looking for:<\/p>\n<p>Using no chemicals on the plants means that farmers have to do a lot more work.<\/p>\n<p>The<strong> demand is higher<\/strong> than the supply.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>cost of organic fertilizers is much higher<\/strong> than of the chemicals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crop rotations reduce the number of times farmers can grow plants<\/strong> in a year which increases the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Handling the land after the harvest is <strong>expensive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gaining the <strong>organic certification is expensive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are often <strong>losses that are much harder to cover.<\/strong> For example, a bad crop or rough weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Creating<strong> ethical living conditions for livestock costs more money<\/strong> than inhumanely cramming them together.<\/p>\n<p>Organic food grows sometimes grows more slowly;<strong> GMO food may have added growth hormones.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try to get the most of your food organic, when possible. If organic food seems out of budget, you don\u2019t need to buy all of your food organic. Some products are more resilient and thus, farmers don\u2019t use a high amount of chemicals. Here are some of those products that you really should buy organic for maximum nutrition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Onions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pineapples<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avocado<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mangoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggplant<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kiwi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet corn<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Asparagus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet peas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabbage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Watermelon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grapefruit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mushroom<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4950\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_5 support\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_5-support-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How You Can Help Support Organic Farming<\/h3>\n<p>There are<strong> many ways that you can support<\/strong> organic farmers and organic farming. Here are some simple, easy ways that you can help your local organic farmers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shop<\/strong> at your local farmer\u2019s market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donate<\/strong> to organizations that work in favor of organic and younger farms just starting out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay informed<\/strong> on systems and processes used in organic farming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support policies<\/strong> that support farmers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer<\/strong> at your local organic farm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit<\/strong> a working farm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share this knowledge<\/strong> with friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try joining<\/strong> a co-op.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go to local organic farms<\/strong> to buy the best food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share<\/strong> about the importance of organics on social media.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4951\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Farming_6 buy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_6-buy-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Which Foods Should You Always Buy Organic?<\/h3>\n<p>Supporting the environment and being healthy means that <strong>we should strive to support organic farming<\/strong> and food. However, it\u2019s not always easy. Sometimes organic food is just too expensive for our budget. Sometimes it\u2019s not available.<\/p>\n<p>There is also some evidence that regular and organic food aren\u2019t that different in nutritional value &#8211; at least when it comes to some products, like the ones mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n<p>And if you can\u2019t afford a kitchen-full of organics, strive at least to <strong>always buy the following<\/strong> items organic. They are often called the <strong>\u201cdirty dozen\u201d<\/strong> because they are the ones with <strong>highest concentration of chemicals when produced non-organic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is the list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apples<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nectarines<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Peaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strawberries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Celery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grapes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cherries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cucumbers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet bell peppers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cherry tomatoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spinach<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also avoid any<strong> leafy greens that are not organic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buying organic food may not be seem always easy. Take advantage of affordable farmer's markets nearby or check out local coupons so you can provide healthy, organic products for your family. Support your local farmers and your environment. Above all, make sure that you are making the best choices for your well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Are you already an avid organic shopper? Feel free to sound off in the comments down below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/the-foods-you-should-actually-buy-organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/the-foods-you-should-actually-buy-organic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodtank.com\/news\/2015\/02\/ten-ways-to-support-the-next-generation-of-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/foodtank.com\/news\/2015\/02\/ten-ways-to-support-the-next-generation-of-farmers\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturespath.com\/en-ca\/blog\/11-reasons-why-organic-food-is-better-for-you-the-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.naturespath.com\/en-ca\/blog\/11-reasons-why-organic-food-is-better-for-you-the-planet\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conserve-energy-future.com\/organic-farming-benefits.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.conserve-energy-future.com\/organic-farming-benefits.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you go to the market, you may notice the difference between organic farming products and GMO foods. GMO food tends to be large, too bright in color and shiny. Organic food looks more realistic. When you compare the two, you might think that the former are better for you. But they are often full [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/organic-farming-benefits\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,102,121],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Organic-Farming_title.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4935"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4935"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4935\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4954,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4935\/revisions\/4954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}