There are lots of very good reasons to grow or buy organic produce. Organic production and processing are based on a number of principles and ideas that derive many benefits for both human health and the environment.
Benefits of organic
- It’s healthy
- No nasty additives
- Avoids pesticides
- GM-free
- Reliance on drugs removed
- No hidden costs
- High standards
- Care for animals
- Good for wildlife and the environment
- Top for taste
Farmers markets
Farmers markets are a good place to start – and, in many respects, mirrors nicely what OrganicFarmNZ is trying to achieve through its certification. Reasons to support farmers markets:
- Reduce food miles
- Support local producers
- Fresher produce
- They act as a showcase for local produce, educates customers – particularly in seasonality
- Keeps money within the local community
- Deal directly with the grower of the produce
- They help energise both farmers, communities and town centres
- They encourage diversity of production
- Quality – buy fresh picked, vine and tree ripened quality produce
- Cut out the middleman – this saves you money and improves returns for farmers
“Let the real food revolution grow!”