Currently there are over 3,000 chemical food additives in use today – over and above the chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Monosodium glutamate, sugar substitutes, dyes, preservatives, nitrates, emulsifiers, fillers, waxes, sprayed on vitamins made from coal tars, tenderizers, texturizers, antifreezes, antibiotics and hormones are just a few that are consumed in processed foods.

Certified organic foods contain no synthetic herbicides, preservatives, additives, pesticides or GMO ingredients as well as no irradiation in growth or production.

By avoiding the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, organic farmers can help to reduce pollution in the soil, waters and the food chain. Organic farming encourages natural predators to help control pests rather than using chemicals.

Eating organic is a commitment to not only your health and the planet but also to your community. By choosing to purchase local and regionally produced foods proceeds from the sale of local foods is likely to find its way back into the community. Consumers are also benefiting from the high nutrition values found in organic foods which are free of toxic pesticides and herbicides. And last but not least eating organic food is a great way to protect the environment.