Only eat organic? You're paying too much, and it's not worth it (2021)
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- Organic food is not necessarily safer or more nutritious than conventional food.
- Organic farming requires more labor and land, increasing costs and potentially harming wildlife habitats.
- Only a small percentage of U.S. farmland is certified organic, and organic products make up a minor share of retail food sales.
- Organic livestock farming benefits animal welfare but has inefficiencies, such as requiring organic feed, which reduces yields.
- Consumer perceptions of organic food often don't match reality, as most organic products come from large-scale industrial farms.
- The organic label's distinction between natural and synthetic materials lacks scientific basis.
- Organic farming's rigid rules, like banning all synthetic chemicals, hinder widespread adoption and efficiency.
- Pesticide risks have significantly decreased in conventional farming due to regulations and technological advancements.
- Media-driven scares, like the Alar controversy, boosted organic food popularity despite lacking scientific evidence.
- Large corporations dominate the organic market, making it more industrial and less local or small-scale.