I’ve been an organic farmer for more than 26 years, and I’m so gratified that growing food without synthetic chemicals is no longer regarded as a crazy occupation. Now, many people believe that choosing organic food over conventional protects their personal health as well as the environment. They’re also beginning to understand that the two are intertwined — we can’t be truly healthy if our air, water, and soil are polluted with toxic chemicals.
As parents, we try to protect our kids from the many dangers in the world; we get them the best car seats, make them wear helmets when riding their bikes, and make sure their play dates are with families we trust. All these actions have immediate results. Choosing organic food, by contrast, is more of a long-term investment. It just makes sense that eating food grown without the use of toxic chemicals meant to kill insects, weeds, and diseases has to be healthier for our bodies.
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