Are you Paying for More: Deconstructing the Organic Food Hype

The Premium Price of Organic Foods

The elevated price tags on organic foods certainly aren’t out of place. Organic farming requires more labor and management than conventional farming. Further, the cost of organic certification is high, adding to the final price of the products. Organic crops also grow slower due to the absence of synthetic fertilizers, meaning they occupy the land for a longer period, which is another cost to the farmer. Ultimately these expenses trickle down to the consumer.