What the F... is Organic and why........

This should have been my very first post.....Oh well....I totally recommend the useage of organic foods in all my recipes when possible.

What is organic food?
The word "organic" is used to describe food which has been grown without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Organic food has been grown by working with nature rather than against it, by recycling natural materials to maintain soil fertility and encouraging natural methods of pest and disease control, rather than relying on chemicals.
Organic farming recognizes that nature has been successful in sustaining life for millions of years, so the basic principle of organic farming closely follows those in the natural world.
Why is organic food better?
Being grown or processed without the use of any chemicals or antibiotics (or genetic modification), it minimizes pollution, promotes health and optimizes biological diversity, while protecting the environment and maintaining long-term soil fertility. All this terminology boils down to the simple fact that it is better for us, and the planet in general, to eat organic. Not to mention how much longer it lasts. Which in the end cuts down on waste and possibly save you money.

Why is organic food more expensive?
Distribution costs are higher for the transportation of small quantities. However, the prices of organic produce are likely to fall with economies of scale as the market grows.

The price of organic food includes the cost of not polluting the environment with chemicals and destroying wildlife and their habitats. These hidden costs are not reflected in the price of conventional food but still have to be paid for.

Why support organic farming?
Animals are harmed by drinking chemicals in their water, or eating them in their food. Birds die when spray is applied, either from direct exposure to the spray or from eating sprayed foods. Plant populations obviously are affected by spray and spray drift. So, growing organically avoids these impacts.