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This 6 page paper focuses on organic foods, their definition and whether they are better or more nutritious than their conventionally-grown counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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grow naturally, without any addition of pesticide or chemical to kill off the bugs. Those who have a working knowledge of what organic gardens are know that organic means
to fight pests include friendlier pests and other plants. But when it comes to organic fruits and vegetables in the supermarket, these tend
to be higher priced than those not grow organically. In this regard, shopper justifiably ask if the higher price of these fruits and vegetables is worth it. But
what is organic? Why are these foods priced so high? And why they becoming more and more popular? In this paper,
we will review some of the literature about organic foods that has been written during the past decade or so, right around the time that the organic boom has taken
place. We will define the concept of organic foods, we will discuss if they are truly organic and pesticide-free, will discuss the growing popularity of these foods, and then
pull it all together. Just What Are Organic Foods? Before we go on a discussion of organic foods and their place in society,
it is a good idea to examine what, organic really means. According to the USDA, food is considered organic if it is grow without the use of most "conventional"
pesticides (Harvard Womens Health Watch, 2003). Such pesticides include petroleum-or sewage-based fertilizers, biogenetic engineering or irradiation (Harvard Womens Health Watch, 2003). Organic farmers are allowed to use menorah-based fertilizers,
as long as they comply with specific regulations (Harvard Womens Health Watch, 2003). Produce is labeled organic if the USDA puts a special
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