The internet is full of informational content and has
endless numbers of sources, but sometimes the content on certain sources can be
inaccurate or untrustworthy like Wikipedia. It is important to only use sources
that are reliable when it comes to research papers.
One reputable source that I came across was The Huffington
Post, which is an American online news website and blog. While on the website, I
came across a helpful post about the realities of organic food. In the article,
“Organic vs. Conventional: Have You Been Robbed?” the author, Makenna Goodman
explains the realization that organic might not always be the better choice after
being obsessed with the term herself and found out the meaning of organic.
Goodman has laying hens that are raised in a healthy manner, in a good environment,
and are free range; however, since they are not fed a minimal amount of a
certain grain they are not considered organic. Since they are not organic, when
she tried to sell them the buyer offered her less money and admitted that they
would pay more even if they were raised in a bad environment, but fed with the
organic grain.
The idea of this article demonstrate that if a certain item
is classified organic, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best option
or that it is any better than a non-organic item. Sometimes certain foods or
animals may follow healthy and organic regulations but are not classified
organic because something small. We might not be getting what we are paying for
when it comes to buying organic food. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/13/organic-vs-conventional-h_n_201609.html
I think you've stumbled across a very thought-provoking and important topic. This upcoming health movement has become obsessed with the word "organic" yet most people don't even know the meaning behind that Certified Stamp. As I'm sure you all remember from Maddy Fletcher's speech, she had mentioned how although many small farmers may use organic methods, it's very expensive to become certified as organic. In this case, Goodman's eggs were healthier than most "organic" eggs, not to mention they came from chickens that were happy and free, and she helped prevent food waste by using local scraps. We need to avoid obsessing over the label and try to focus on the farmer's methods to determine whether we are really helping our bodies and the environment. It's sad to think that a chicken that gets 2 hours of sunlight is seen as a better choice than a completely free-range chicken simply because of a stamp.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good article. It really makes you think about how even if animals aren't treated with antibiotic, and their organic it still doesn't mean they're treated right. I mean this article is really pointed to consumers or really anybody who want to learn about there food. If you think about it, it's a really good topic for anyone who wants to talk about consumers and how they aren't aware even if it is organic.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you say, "we might not be getting what we are paying for when it comes to buying organic food." The whole idea that everyone has built around the name "organic" is that it's this holy trinity of healthy, elite type of living. The reality being that it's just a piece of fruit with a fancy label on it. The name organic could mean many different possibilities, sure at one point it could have truly lived up to its name but now i'm not so sure it can.
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