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Organic Farming Rarely to be seen or heard ten years ago, no one can be ignorant of its existence now. Every supermarket is increasing its shelf space dedicated to organic produce. There is almost no food or drink commodity that cannot be obtained in organic form. The price is a little higher than ‘chemical’ food, but the quality, flavour and health of the food bears no comparison. Organic agriculture farms in as sustainable and environmentally-friendly fashion as it can. It is still developing ‘new’ methods of keeping up production without damaging our environment. Organic farming is expanding in response to popular demand. Organic livestock farming uses natural medicine, wherever possible, and maintains very high welfare standards for its animals. Sources of information and details of producers and retailers can be obtained from: Soil Association The Soil Association cites 6 reasons for buying organic produce:
To this impressive list, the AVMC would add that buying chemically-produced food funds the degradation of our environment, the reduction of biodiversity and the march of global commercialism. Such food may seem cheaper but the hidden cost is inestimable. See also: Farm Assurance N.B.: Not all organic standards are as rigorous as those of the Soil Association. Copyright © AVMC - July 2002 |
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