Cancer or Cash As this new and upcoming industry is booming, people are beginning to wonder if the price of this organic and naturally grown food is right and more importantly, if its really worth it. For many people the price that they are paying for their organic food is saving them trips to the doctor as well as the countless stacks of future hospital bills regarding poor health. To all the other people still buying into the cancer causing products that worldwide companies consider food, more and more of the population is becoming aware of how harmful these products are to our health. The expense of organic food will continue to scare people away from buying Organic and locally grown foods are becoming such an increasingly popular way
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The people of these countries have identified how harmful these defective products are to the environment and more importantly, their bodies. Farmers use chemicals and pesticides to maintain and protect the shelf life of their food, these substances are polluting the air, water, and soil (Wexford). On the other hand, other countries are using these cancer causing ingredients everyday on their food and selling them to the public. The more time people continue consuming these additives is a direct correlation to the obesity epidemic as these rates in people of all ages continues to increase. Many people are simply uneducated about the advantages of what eating organic foods can do to your body, which is why a lot of people do not understand nor agree with the high prices. Developing education and physical activity programs to promote healthy lifestyles in our communities and in schools can positively impact their self-esteem, motivation for success, and achieve long-term health. By taking more initiative towards teaching children about the importance and advantages of organic and all-natural food is only the beginning of so many positive …show more content…
On average, this certification label and process ranges from two hundred dollars up to $1,500 (Kginter). These costs cover the application fee to see if the product meets the requirements of being certified organic or not, site inspection and an annual certification fee. The costs of these factors vary due to the accredited agency the organic farm chooses to go through as well as the size of the production operation, is this a large manufacturing development site, or small? Cross contamination, ever heard of it? This is the process that occurs in which sickly and harmful bacteria transfers from food to other food by certain surfaces, hands that are handling the food and equipment. Therefore, after being harvested organic produce MUST be separated from conventional produce in order to prevent cross contamination from occurring and also from stopping the chances of consumers getting food poisoning, salmonella, and different types of infections etc. Therefore, since organic farms produce less crops at a time then conventional farms do this results in their crops being shipped in smaller quantities and that tends to put a higher price on the transportation, while larger quantities of crops that are being shipped cost less for inorganic farms. A lot of the times since organic
The people of these countries have identified how harmful these defective products are to the environment and more importantly, their bodies. Farmers use chemicals and pesticides to maintain and protect the shelf life of their food, these substances are polluting the air, water, and soil (Wexford). On the other hand, other countries are using these cancer causing ingredients everyday on their food and selling them to the public. The more time people continue consuming these additives is a direct correlation to the obesity epidemic as these rates in people of all ages continues to increase. Many people are simply uneducated about the advantages of what eating organic foods can do to your body, which is why a lot of people do not understand nor agree with the high prices. Developing education and physical activity programs to promote healthy lifestyles in our communities and in schools can positively impact their self-esteem, motivation for success, and achieve long-term health. By taking more initiative towards teaching children about the importance and advantages of organic and all-natural food is only the beginning of so many positive …show more content…
On average, this certification label and process ranges from two hundred dollars up to $1,500 (Kginter). These costs cover the application fee to see if the product meets the requirements of being certified organic or not, site inspection and an annual certification fee. The costs of these factors vary due to the accredited agency the organic farm chooses to go through as well as the size of the production operation, is this a large manufacturing development site, or small? Cross contamination, ever heard of it? This is the process that occurs in which sickly and harmful bacteria transfers from food to other food by certain surfaces, hands that are handling the food and equipment. Therefore, after being harvested organic produce MUST be separated from conventional produce in order to prevent cross contamination from occurring and also from stopping the chances of consumers getting food poisoning, salmonella, and different types of infections etc. Therefore, since organic farms produce less crops at a time then conventional farms do this results in their crops being shipped in smaller quantities and that tends to put a higher price on the transportation, while larger quantities of crops that are being shipped cost less for inorganic farms. A lot of the times since organic