Why is organic farming encouraged?

Answer 1

Conventional food production focuses on appearance, high yields, and lush growth. Organic food production focuses on flavor, health, and quality growth. organic farming focuses on exactly the same aspects as conventional farming, the only difference is the means used to achieve it. for a pesticide to be certifide for use in organic farming it doesnt have to prove that it is better for the farmer or the consumers health not to the envirument. all it has to prove is that it was not subject to human synthesis. for example copper or nicotine based pesticides are allowed for and are heavily used in organic farming for pest control. both are highly poisoness to the user as well as the consumer. copper is very residual in the product and the field, both have detrimal effects on the envirument. in short just because it said "organic" or "natural" doesnt mean its good for you.

Answer 2

Organic farming is not harmful to the environment, but it is good for the environment. The food from organic farming has no synthetic pesticides and it may be more nutritious due to compost and other nutrients and macro-nutrients being added to the soil.

Answer 3

Organic food is better for the environment because methods are used to build up the soil naturally, without using chemical fertilizers which can pollute nearby streams and ponds. Also, natural ways of controlling weeds and insects are used in organic growing, so no negative effects occur in those areas, and foods are chemical-free. In addition, organic food is GMO-free.

Answer 4

Organic farming is good for animals, because of the regulated treatment from which they benefit. For example, they can't be abused. They can't be allowed to miss yearly inspections. They can't be confined in dirty, narrow, unventilated quarters. They can't be exposed to chemicals. They can't be fed or treated with additives, chemicals, genetically modifiedorganisms, or hormones. They can't be left outside without access to clean, roomy, ventilated shelter. They can't be killed in cruel ways. They can't be subjected to anything that doesn't have an approved, verifiable papertrail. As an example, all inputs must be local, and in accordance with established standards.