Should people think that eating organic food is necessary in order to be environmental friendly individual? People became more aware of the environmental problems, and many people choose to stand and even to change their lifestyle if they have to in order to help the sustainability of Earth and health of people. People made environmental friendly actions such as buying organic food. Buying organic food is considered as a critical action to support organic farming and organic products.
Organic foods are completely made without involving pesticides or fertilizers or antibiotics or growth hormones; therefore, organic foods happen to be 100% natural. On the other hand, conventional foods are most of time treated with chemicals or antibiotics. Organic livestock are fed organically and given an organically lifestyle including the freedom of movement outside and the fresh air under the sunlight (Smith-Spangler, Crystal, et al 2012).
“ The term ‘organic’ refers to the use of renewable resources, land management including maintenance of water and soil systems, limited synthetic chemical application and the absence of certain prohibited substances such as hormones, sewer sludge or bioengineered products. Additionally, farmland used to grow organic crops is prohibited from being treated by synthetic pesticides for at least 3 years prior to harvest” (USDA 2006, 7 CFR 205.2, 7 CFR 205.105) (Wunderlich, Shahla M., et al 2008).
Vegetables, fruits and other organic products labeled “organic” are provided by organically agricultural production system not an explicit health or nutrition claim, so these products are testable and not guaranteed (Wunderlich, Shahla M., et al 2008).
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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.
In Organic We Trust, Kip Pastor attempted to persuade the viewers that, although the food system may be flawed, organic foods are actually better to consume. Overall, throughout the entire film Pastors uses of pathos, ethos and logos were used in a very precise and effective manner. Although Pastor’s use of pathos and logos were better structured that the ethos, all of the three types of arguments were credible and valid. Pastor’s overall goals to educate the viewers about organic food and the food system were extremely observable throughout the entire film. There’s no doubt that Pastor’s message is very powerful and convincing. The motivation behind this film is the reason for Pastor’s success and credibility.
Organic products and non-organic products have been a subject of interest to me for a great amount of time because I have often questioned whether there really was a difference between the two types of products. I always wondered what the nutritional, economic, laborious, and pollution differences were, if any, in the creation of the two types of products. Through research, I have found several sources of information that allow me to determine more than a physical difference between the two. To start, labeling something as organic is specific and determined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The regulations set are extremely specific and it is relatively difficult to meet the standards.
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%
The organic food market segment has been expanding rapidly for years and will continue to grow in popularity as consumers across the globe become progressively mindful of pesticides and genetically modified foods. Eating “organic” expresses the evolution of a society willing to eat less, but better and to combine wellness with nutrition. It is said that in just 20 years, the organic food industry has grown from $1 billion per year in sales to $26 billion per year in sales, and social media platforms plays a major part to its growth by communicating nutrition messages to the
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Polyface Farm is the epitome of organic foods, and yet is not labeled as organic. “Polyface Farm is technically not an organic farm, though by any standard it is more “sustainable” than virtually any organic farm” (Pollan 131). Polyface uses no fertilizers, no chemicals, only the natural system that the earth has been running on for thousands of years. The animals provide nutrients for the soil, and the soil provides nutrients for the animals. This system is the most natural and organic food production system possible on this earth – and yet Polyface is not an “organic” farm. There is no accreditation to the word organic any longer. The epitome of organic food is not sanitary (although consists of only natural components) or regulated enough to be organic. This industry is completely flipped upside
Audience Relevance: Everyone should know why we need to choose organic food over conventional food. Buying organic food has improved my life and it can improve yours as well instead of risking your life eating food that have been exposed to numerous chemicals.
Currently, there is a global demand emerging for organic products specifically a huge consumer demand in the United States and Europe. The United States ranks fourth in organically farmed land globally, and sales of organic food have increased by almost a factor of six, from $3.6 billion in 1997 to $21.1 billion in 2008 (Reganold, Andrews, Reeve, Carpenter-Boggs, Schadt, Alldredge, Ross, Davies, Zhou, 2010). In the United States, organic farming has gained much popularity in the farm sector, mainly due to the new wave or generally recognized as healthy food products (Uematsu, Mishra, 2012).
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For years organic farmers and conventional farmers have feuded over which is superior. Organic farmers argue that their product is more eco-friendly because they do not use the synthetic chemicals and fertilizers conventional farmer’s use. Conventional farmers argue that their product is healthier and yields more. People tend to have stereotypes regarding the two types of farmers. Organic farmers are usually thought of as liberal, hippy, tree-huggers while conventional farmers are usually thought of as right-wing, industrialists. Obviously, some do adhere to this stereotype, but a majority of these farmers are normal, hardworking people. Although these farmers, both believe in their methods, one is no better than the other. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but there is no true superior method of crop farming.
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.
Organic food is food that is grown without any pesticide or fertilizers. In recent years, sales for organic foods are increasing every year. A lot of people go to supermarkets in order to buy some organic foods, because they think that organic foods are healthier than conventional foods. People purchase organic foods for different reasons such as personal health, the quality of organic foods, and taste, but the most important reason is personal health. The topic that whether organic foods have more benefits or not is very controversial for a long time. Maybe some people believe that organic foods are beneficial to human health, but some other people disagree with the viewpoint, so buying organic foods depend on people’s choices. People believe organic foods are healthier because they generally think organic foods have less pesticide and fertilizer residue, more nutritional values, and are beneficial to environment.
Conclusion: Now a day’s organic food is getting popular and people are getting aware about the health promoting benefits of having organic food and it is easily available in the grocery store labeled as organic. The main reason most of the people don’t opt for organic food is it is higher in price, we have a false sense that conventional food comes at lower price, the price does not include the government spending on cleaning of pollution caused by producing such conventional produces, and government subsidies on agriculture, these are all tax payers money and ultimately goes from our pocket, thus why thing on short term benefits of conventional food, when organic food has long term benefit on our health , environment and future.