The overview of this article was the benefits of growing food in a backyard garden. In fact, the article had useful information about food shortages and efforts that can be made to grow vegetables in a backyard. One thing to point out is the article clearly shows typical mistakes that are made by beginning gardeners. The article discussed how it is possible to grow your own fruits and vegetables. Another point the article made was about the taste of fruits and vegetables from a garden. This source is an example of backyard gardening and how to avoid common errors. The target audience would be first time gardeners attempting to avoid common gardening errors. The source was found by searching the Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) for fruits and vegetables and garden and organic. This article focused on the health benefits of growing organic tomatoes. The article briefly touched on the benefits of lycopene. Also mentioned in the article is that tomatoes are good for the prostate. On another note, the article discusses why organic is better in taste without pesticides and has more nutrients. In addition to the article, the author listed a tomato recipe using organic tomatoes. The source is a good example of the health benefits associated with organic gardening. The target audience would be males that are interested in gardening. The source was found by searching the Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) for fruits and vegetables and garden and organic. The source featured the higher cost of buying organic fruits and vegetables. In the article, the author discussed an opponent who is against buying organic foods due to the high cost. One interesting piece of information that the article mentioned is what the certified organic label me... ... middle of paper ... ...Quest) for growing organic fruits and vegetables. Works Cited “Gardening: Still Worth the Bother?” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), 5 Sept. 2008. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Mullen, M.P. “Home Grown.” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), May 2002. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Cheney, Susan Jane. “Organics: Are they work the $$?” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), Nov. 1999. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Ruch, Sara. “The Power of Greens.” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), Feb. 2009. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. “When to Buy Organic.” Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), Sept. 2008. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Corwin, Miles. "Growers Reap Benefits of Switch to Organic Farming." National Newspapers Core (ProQuest), 23 July 1989. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Heeger, Susan. "SOCAL STYLE / Home and Garden; A Los Feliz Family Shares a Passion for Growing Organic Produce." National Newspapers Core (ProQuest), 23 Jan. 2000. Web. 4 Jan. 2014.
Check your supermarket, there could be lies on your food, telling you that what you are eating is organic and cared for but most of it is not. The documentary In Organic We Trust by Kip Pastor focuses on organic foods, what they are, how they are grown, and what makes them “organic”. What he finds is shocking and relevant to society today in every way possible. Pastor proves this to the audience by using a strong form of logos throughout the documentary. He conveys it to those watching by using pathos to play on their heart strings, but lacks via ethos to win over the rest of the audience. A great job is done in this film of convincing the audience that Pastor is on their side and fighting for the health of America, even questioning what “organic” actually is.
Ocampo, Sally Anne, Interview with Supplier for: Pro Organics Distributors. Conducted on November 22nd, 2005.
Today’s economy and the environment are hurting due to the lack of nurture we have been providing. Conventional farming rules the world of agriculture, but not without a fight from organic farming. Organic farming is seen as the way of farming that might potentially nurture our nature back to health along with the added benefit of improving our own health. With her piece “Organic farming healthier, more efficient than Status Quo,” published in the Kansas State Collegian on September 3, 2013, writer Anurag Muthyam brings forth the importance behind organic farming methods. Muthyam is a senior at Kansas State University working towards a degree in Management. This piece paints the picture of how organic farming methods
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Organic refers to the way agricultural products, food and fiber, are grown and processed. “It is an ecological system that at its core relies on a healthy rich soil to produce strong plants that resist pests and diseases. Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemicals in favor of more “earth-friendly” practices that work in harmony with nature. In the case of livestock, antibiotics are prohibited, opting instead for preventative measures for keeping animals healthy and productive. Organic production also prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s).” (Ameriorganic) To find organic products one must only look for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seal. The seal certifies the product must be 95%
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Organic foods have become more and more popular over the years, and consumers may or may not be knowledgeable when shopping for organic and/or conventional foods. This report will help define the difference between organic and conventional foods and farming, including the health benefits and risks. The demand for organic foods will also be discussed briefly. The purpose of this research is to describe and identify the advantages and issues that are involved with organic and inorganic foods.
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With the world’s population continuing to increase, the demand for food is higher than ever. This increase in food demand also calls for more efficient ways of growing and providing the food. Two methods that are very controversial are the organic and conventional method. While many people support the organic method because of its known benefits, others feel that it is an over inflated industry that cheats consumers out of their money. But recently many studies have disproved those critics. These studies prove that Organic food is a better choice than conventional because it is better for the environment, avoids the use of chemicals, and is generally more beneficial.
The term “organic” is almost everywhere in modern society, whether it’s used to promote a product or it’s debated on whether it really benefits the human diet. Organic food is heavily debated on as it appears more and more in local grocery stores and farmers markets begin to populate, it raises questions such as “Is organic food better than food grown with pesticides and biologically engineered genes?” and “Are there benefits to eating organically over foods grown in any other way?” In terms of what data and results show in research may help lead to answers to most of the heavily debated issues throughout discussions on organic food.
Thesis: Organic food is full of nutrients and when compared to conventional food is a much better choice
Transition: We all know that save money is a major benefit for, but that is not all that gardening can do.
Thirty years later, organic farming was in high demand, but suffered developing pains. Although there was agreements being made, there was no regulations put forth towards organic farming. Fast forwarding to present time, many consumers are starting to purchase organic food products even making it a trend. Written in Inouye, Alena, and McCauley’s 2006 article “Organic Farming Should Be Pursued”, “organic farming is gaining in popularity due to Americans ' increasing concern about food safety and environmental protection.” This quote assumes the reasoning behind the sudden popularity in organic farming is society’s attraction towards the idea of a cleaner food industry and environment. The article also mentions, “As a result, sales of organic foods in the United States have increased by more than 20 percent every year since 1996, reaching $7.8 billion in 2000.”(Inouye, Alena, McCauley) The fact that popularity towards organic farming grows at a rate of 20 percent every single year further proves how its movement has such an impact towards the consumers of