For some farmers, “organic” looks like an attractive deal. The switch from conventional farming may mean lower yields and greater labor needs, but the extra costs are incurred are often made up for through higher profit margins that come from charging premiums to consumers. At least that’s the conclusion in a recent study by two Washington State University professors, who found that premiums paid to organic farmers ranged up to 32 percent more than for conventional crops.
Most customers who are willing to spend more for the
“certified organic” seal or a “non GMO” label do so because of their belief
that their food will be “safer,” “healthier” or more “environmentally
friendly.” In the absence of convincing evidence that organic foods are truly healthier or safer in
comparison to conventionally grown crops, the claim “environmentally friendly”
has garnered special attention in recent years as the rallying justification
for eating organic foods......To Read More.....
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