ORGANIC FARMING
WHAT CAN I DO?
The best reason for buying organic food is simply that it tastes good, but there may also be sound health reasons for doing so. It has been shown in some studies to have more vitamins and trace elements than conventionally grown food and of course, it will not have been treated with any chemicals. It is also better for biodiversity and wildlife – see the sections below.
WHERE CAN I BUY ORGANIC FOOD?
A lot of Organics A UK organic internet search engine bringing you organic food, vegetarian, vegan, special diets, ethical, eco-friendly and other organic products.
Many supermarkets have now pledged not to stock Genetically Modified food and stock a range of organic alternatives.
Farmers markets are becoming increasingly common, The Soil Association can provide a list of these markets.
LOCAL ORGANIC FARMS
Sunnyfields Organic Farm
Sunnyfileds home delivery box scheme
SMART THINKING
- Organic Food is safe, nutritious, unadulterated food
- It does not use artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers
- It is environmentally friendly
- It is produced without GMOs, which are prohibited within the Soil Association standards for Organic Food and Farming
- It places great emphasis on animal welfare
- It is produced without the routine use of antibitotics and growth-promoting drugs
- It reduces dependence on non-renewable resources
- There has not been a case of BSE in any herd which has been in full organic management since before 1985.
- It relies on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility and weed and pest control (information provided by the Soil Association)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Click here for more information on organic farming
For an alternative view, visit the GM producer Monsanto’s website.