1. Support the environment.
Organic production systems support natural ecosystems by using long-term farming solutions. This restores, maintains, and enhances ecological harmony, and positively effects the health of the environment.

2. Support our future needs.
Organic farming embraces the principle that agriculture must meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

3. Build a biologically diverse agriculture.
Organic agriculture respects diversity within the environment, including protection of plant and wildlife habitats.

4. Help protect our water resources.
Environmentally friendly farming solutions contribute to the overall quality of our lakes, rivers, estuaries, ground and drinking waters.

5. Increase productivity of the land.
Organic agriculture builds productive nutrient-rich soil that resists topsoil erosion.

6. Help protect our health.
Organic production systems limit inputs of toxic and persistent chemicals into the environment. Choosing organic foods positively impacts our own health, the health of our children, the health of farm workers, and the health of future generations.

7. Help small farms.
Although more large-scale farms are making the conversion to organic practices, most organic farms are small, independently- owned and operated family farms.

8. Support a true economy.
Buying organic is a direct investment in the long-term future of our planet. The choices we make now can free us from costly pesticide-related environmental clean-ups in the future.

9. Save energy.
Organic farming is less reliant on non-renewable energy sources, substituting renewable sources or labor to the extent that is economically feasible.

10. Organic food tastes great!
Chefs across the country are committed to using organic ingredients because plants from healthy soils and organically-fed livestock provide us with more flavorful food. Organic foods allow true flavors to shine through!
 
 

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The Center for Food Safety