Are you Paying for More: Deconstructing the Organic Food Hype

Environmental Impact of Organic Farming

Organic farming promotes biodiversity, soil fertility, and environmental sustainability, making it naturally appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. By eschewing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, organic farming decreases the amount of pollutants in water, air, and soil. However, critics argue that because organic farming is less productive per acre of land, if the world were to fully transition to organic farming, we would need to cultivate more lands, possibly leading to deforestation and a loss of biodiversity.