What is Organic
Organic foods are those produced based upon the philosophy of working with nature so that the resultant crop or produce can be produced without any residual harm to the environment in which it is grown.
Organic farmers will grow according to the seasons, rotate crops and use animal manures for fertilizer. It implies an attitude towards nature that says “I care” – where the interconnectedness between all living organisms is recognized and their dependences on each acknowledged, even if not fully understood.
While organic may be seen as a ‘trendy word’ that the marketing people have decided upon, it is important that we are committed to its meaning. From the gardeners to the packers, traders, politicians and inspectors organic should be a seal of quality and a guarantee that the item has been produced in a way that is not harmful to the environment in which it was grown.
So if your care about your health and your environment show you care and buy organic where available.