Can we feed the world without the use of chemical fertilizers and herbicides?
The answer is a definitive yes. Research has shown that there is actually more than enough food produced worldwide to feed our ever increasing population; the problem is the distribution of food: there is an overabundance in some parts, and not enough in others. Also, a study of small organic farms and land use showed that they are up to 50% more efficient and productive than large scale monoculture producers. • Organic food is too expensive! Yes, when judged by price, organics are usually more expensive (warning, total plug: except if you compare our produce prices with conventional produce of other stores!). However, prices of conventional food do not consider the so called “externalities” that are not factored into pricing. Externalities are impacts like air, water, and soil pollution from pesticides and herbicides, or human sickness like cancer. Currently we do not calculate these costs in with the price, but who can put a price on clean air or health? Well, some have tried, and af
