February 2, 2010

How can they charge extra for ‘organic’ food when all food by definition is organic?

Zardoz asked:


I have never understood.

Krystal

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Comments on How can they charge extra for ‘organic’ food when all food by definition is organic?

February 4, 2010

Mountian_Baby @ 10:44 am

Jaydon

Organic means there is no chemicals used in the growing or packing/processing.

February 6, 2010

tewizzy @ 8:43 pm

Jason

I’v always thought the same thing. If no chemicals and things are used shouldnt it cost less.

bbronte @ 11:47 pm

Abbey

well belive it or not there is more work in growing organic food so thats why it costs more

February 9, 2010

Boloman @ 3:54 am

Lawrence

The same way that they sell microwave bacon, ALL bacon is microwaveable, but people don’t understand, Do you know, now?

February 10, 2010

Ohiorganic @ 9:46 pm

Ahmed

all food is organic by definition only if you are using the chemistry definition. If you are using the agricultural definition (which is the definition used when referring to or discussing organic foods) than only food grown using organic management techniques and is certified by the USDA (in the USA, other parts of the world have other certifying agencies) can be marketed as organic.

How can they charge extra? Because of supply and demand-less than 5% of US cropland is managed organically.