Top Five Myths About Organic Farming

Organic farming works with nature rather than harming it. This includes using techniques to obtain best crop harvest without hampering the environment and people living in it. It’s an ancient farming method which is aimed at cultivating field and raising crops as to keep soil lively and in good health through using organic waste material obtained from crop, aquatic, farm and animal manure along with useful microorganisms. This helps to release nutrients for sustainable production to create pollution free environment. The benefits of organic farming are ample but all organic foods aren't created equally, here’s what secreted behind the label.

Organic foods are Expensive: Organic food costs more than traditional food because of the time-intensive system used by small organic farmers. But the benefits of organic farming make up for additional cost. The production expenses of organic foods are higher due to great labor inputs and greater diversity. Post-harvest cost of small quantities of natural foods is relatively higher especially for transportation and processing.  Marketing and distribution of organic products is comparatively ineffective and costs are much higher because of small volumes.

Same as natural food: Eating organic food is not the same as eating natural food. Natural foods surely do not contain preservatives and additives but they might contain element which are modified and have been grown with pesticides. The ingredients might look similar but might not be produced organically. Similar natural foods quality are not controlled and do not meet the criteria same as organic foods.

Tastes like cardboard:  Some people feels that organic food tastes like a cardboard. But this might be true to processed foods for example pretzels or crackers. Today, almost all organic foods taste same as their traditional counterparts. While most people agree that organic produce is fresh and healthy. Try hydroponic farming, a soil-less farming which gives you healthy harvest throughout the year. Taste is an individual matter, so give hydroponic or organic farming a try. 

No pesticides use: The sad truth is, whether its organic farming or traditional one, most farmers use pesticides generously. The difference is that they use organic pesticides driven from natural waste resources available in the surroundings, different from those synthetic fertilizers and pesticides used in conventional farming. It really depends on what method is used for crop produce. Few organic farmers spray their crops with pesticides twice a month. Natural pesticides might contain toxic substance and harmful bacteria, fungi and chemicals that can harm your crop.

Organic Farming Is Better For The Environment: Organic farming use less artificial pesticides which are less damaging to the environment. But few organic farms uses own bank of chemicals which might be ecologically damaging and avoid using of new technologies to reduce or eliminate the damage altogether. Unfortunately, creation of new organic farms can result into the destruction of habitats and endangered species.