Only Organics Can Feed the Hungry World: Here's Why

For related articles and more information, please visit OCA's All About Organics page and our Organic Transitions page . A new approach to agriculture that combines the best in industrial production with organic and sustainable practices is the key to meeting the changing needs of a changing world, where resources are rapidly depleted by a growing population. "Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives?" is the title of a controversial report released last week by Stanford University's Center For Health Policy . The study concludes that there is "little evidence of health benefit" from eating organic food ." The meta-analysis of more than 200 separate studies found that organic products were no more nutritious - based on vitamin and mineral content - than conventionally-grown meats and vegetables. The press weighed in with a bewildering range of in...

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