According to Wikipedia:
<< Organic food is food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming features practices that cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Organizations regulating organic products may restrict the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers in the farming methods used to produce such products. Organic foods typically are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or synthetic food additives. The breeding of animals on organic farms must respect living conditions more respectful of animal welfare than traditional agriculture. >>
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food
Since the smart-shopping.net site is dedicated to promoting ways of living more in harmony with nature, animals and the planet, organic farming is essential to help protect our environment for future generations. And to protect our health too! Even though organic food is a little more expensive to buy, doing nothing for the earth now, and this in all spheres of our lives, could cost immeasurably more for the future of our children.
