Consumers are voting for organic produce with billions of dollars of year-over-year growth in organic product consumption. Whether you're an early adopter or still looking for reasons to go organic here is a deeper look into the reasons we should go organic; for our families, our communities and our global environment. Here are six (6) BIG reasons to Go Organic:
#1. Toxicity to Earth & Water
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides harm our environment. These chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, and neurological impairment. Bees, which we rely on in nature to pollenate crops and produce food are becoming endangered; possibly due to the widespread use of pesticides. (Bees travel from field to field and are unable to determine which crops are organic or "conventional".)