There are loads of benefits to growing and eating organic food, some you probably know about and maybe some you don’t. Here’s our top 10 reasons for each:
Growing
1. We don’t use artificial pesticides so you don’t eat any
2. We only use organically certified materials including four naturally derived pesticides
3. We can trace every single seed batch
4. We minimise pollution of rivers and waterways as we don’t use any artificial or synthetic chemicals
5. We improve soil fertility by adding organic matter and natural nitrogen fixation
6. We use well-rotted manure to produce pathogen free organic matter that adds nitrogen and humus to the soil naturally
7. We don’t poison wildlife with artificial or synthetic chemicals so there is a more natural balance between bees, butterflies, birds and wild animals
8. We don’t risk damaging the health of our workers with synthetic or artificial chemicals
9. We are inspected at least once a year to maintain our organic status
10. We use less energy so we reduce our impact on climate change
Eating
1. You and your children will be healthier
2. You will be exposed to less harmful residues from artificial fertilisers, chemicals, hormones or antibiotics commonly used in non-organic food production
3. You will be less likely to develop food allergies or intolerances
4. You will be choosing a healthier lifestyle
5. You will be getting guaranteed and certified organic food covered by EU law
6. You will never be eating genetically modified (GM) crops or ingredients
7. You will be supporting farms that nurture our beautiful and diverse wildlife and countryside
8. You will be helping to invest in a better future for your children
9. You will be eating food that generally has higher vitamin and mineral content than conventional food
10. You will be getting tastier food as it naturally takes longer to grow and has less water content
Now try listing 10 reasons why not to grow or eat organic.
No, we couldn’t do it either.