That's the verdict.I'd like to see what actual organic practices were used, what varieties were tested..as heirlooms have so many interesting properties,,,and I doubt that's what was tested.
BUT: all things being equal, a plant with enough in the ground to meet its needs, probably is equal in nutrition no matter how it is grown. That isn;t the why behind organic gardening at all.
First and foremost, chemicals from farming are showing up in strange places. herbicides in compost? it happened last year. from the feed for the horses or cows i believe. We have a farm near us-organic-everything died along one fence line. that was a kick in the teeth. and that ground is worthless for a long while to come.
anyone remember agent orange and the prediction it would prevent growth for 50 years? 50 years!)Being told not to eat any chicken organ parts, becouse of contamination from chemicals, that build up generation
after generation? that bald eagles were dying out due to thin egg shells from the same problem? Do we really have to sicken for twenty or thirty years before a government study confirms what we already know? this stuff isn;t good for us!
Chemicals and prescription drugs are in city water! and lastly, the number of chemicals found in baby cord blood ( many cords are now saved in case of future need) was astounding, in one recent study.
We just heard flea spot on for dogs and cats have killed or injured pets. NO chemicals are completely safe, that;s the truth.
One of the only ways to lower the chemicals you are exposed to is to grow your own food and control inputs. yes, almost any land could have farm chemical dumps, or the water night be not so good...but it;s a start.(silver colloidal filters are available for your hose.look for pet water filters you can clean up the water if you need to)
A second source is a farmer;s market or local stand.. though MOST say organic now whether or not they are. Ask when the produce was harvested!
We might want to change our language...we are looking for fresh, locally grown, naturally encouraged produce.
Why fresh? veggies lose some of their goodness if out of the ground for long. and even more when you cook them. We are talking hours, not days. so we want to find farmers ( or grow ourselves) so that we are getting peak nutrition from our veggies.
Organic or natural farmers concentrate on meeting all the plants needs, as a rule. fast growing produce tastes better-and there is every reason to believe trace elements should be supplemented, not just the big 3 nutrients.Selenium, lithium, and several other trace elements are known to be deficient in the US. A natural farmer is going to notice produce that isn;t as healthy as it should be much faster than a regular farm where maximum growth is the only yardstick.
Organic practices heal the ground, allow earthworms and other critters to flourish. a more complete ecosystem probably is better for plants, and us too! The bees and bugs sure like healthy gardens with no herbicides or pesticides. they go crazy.More natural practices might help restore some of our pollinating friends
It's cheaper. it uses up what we think of as garbage. crushed rock from other rock uses. Manure-which is a horror otherwise. it is more responsible in every way.
and-cheaper!
recovering huge amounts of conventionally farmed land,,,and the losses to insects and disease while the changeover occurred, might not be feasible.
But niche markets, etc have opened up possibilities for farmers that have not existed for 2 generations. let's hope some take advantage of that.
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