Healthy Spirit: Organic Food

8 Facts About Organic Food

Organic produce does not have more bugs! The lack of chemical exposure makes organic produce better able to resist insects and disease.

Before World War II all crops were organic.

78% of American families buy some organic food and organic foods account for 4.2% of all food sold in the U.S.

Organic farming replenishes soil and protects water systems from contamination.

Washing non-organic food does NOT remove the pesticide used on the produce.

Organic foods are regulated by the USDA.

Less than 1% of all American crops are organic.

According to the USDA, a product labeled “organic” only needs to be 95% organic.