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Post date: Jun 8, 2015 10:07:58 AM
The article is a bit long and rambly for my tastes but here's the gist:
1. Organic foods are not generally healthier for humans
2. Natural chemical (ex. organic pesticides) are no safer then synthetic chemicals (this reminds me of a humorous article from Alex Goldberg about "chemical-free products")
3. Organic farming produce approx. 1/3 less final product -- meaning more land would be needed to feed the same number of people
4. Monsanto is less evil than previously thought
QED. Natural/Organic is not better
That being said, I believe (citations needed) that many of the practices we associate with organic (using the minimum amount of chemicals necessary, avoiding additives solely for aesthetic appeal, free-range farms, etc.) may in fact be positive, but are not always put into practice as we imagine in the business that is Organic Foods.
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