There are many forces that are doing their best to detract from the benefits of farming organically. Prominent among them are companies that have the least to gain - gm companies, pesticide and synthetic fertilizer companies.
Well, according to an article in Planetark.com, a study conducted by Ivette Perfecto from the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment showed that organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming, in developing nations, without the need to increase the land base.
Consider the fact that organic farming methods encourage biodiversity, which helps to cut down on harmful pests. Crop rotation also helps to maintain good soil quality, while compost replenishes the soil. These methods mitigate the need for toxic chemicals and monoculture farming, which depletes the soil and leaves crops more susceptible to stress and disease.
I'd say that, from a consumer standpoint, it's a no-brainer. Organic farming is better for me and the planet. Take that, Monsanto.
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Hello Everyone,
I wanted to be the first to introduce Project Green. Project Green was created by a group of farmers to raise awareness and money for organic farming by teaming up groups possible. A percentage of each donation will go to organic farming and the other percentage will be used to help fight diseases that have been caused by non organic foods that all of us as Americans have grown a custom to eating. You can help by donating any amount to the fund so that we can make food more health for everyone.
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