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Conventional Farming- Conventional farming makes use of chemicals, synthetics, and other materials to manage
weeds and pests. They use unnatural farming methods, and pesticides that have acceptable levels of toxicity. Pesticides
used in conventional farming can be damaging to your health (Fresh Connect, 2014).
References
Epipheo (2014). What is organic food? Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhIZWhJtY8w
(Foerstel Organization, n.d.) What does organic mean? Retrieved from:
http://www.organic.org/home/faq
(Fresh Connect, 2013). Organic Farming vs. Conventional. Retrieved from:
http://freshconnect.com/organic-farming-vs-conventionalfarming/
[Graph Green and Blue Bars]. Retrieved from
http://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2013-october/growthpatterns-in-the-us-organic-industry.aspx#.VrWYmI-cHD4
HDRA Organization. (n.d). What is Organic Farming? Retrieved From
https://www.organicconsumers.
org/sites/default/files/what_is_organic_farming.pdf
Ikerd, John. (2000). New Farmers for a New Century. Retrieved from
http://web.missouri.edu/ikerdj/papers/Newfarmer1.htm
Levans, K. (2015). 12 Fruits or veggies you should avoid. Retrieved From:
http://ecowatch.com/2015/02/26/shopper-guide-pesticidesproduce/
Lippert, M. (2011). Organic or Not? Is Organic Produce Healthier Than
Conventional? Retrieved from
http://www.eatingwell.
com/food_news_origins/green_sustainable/organic_or_not_is_organic
_produce_healthier_than_conventional
[Machine Spraying Crops]. Retrieved from
http://www.project.nsearch.com/profiles/blogs/natural-farming
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014). Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthyeating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880
References
(Organic and Non-Organic Price Comparisons). Retrieved from
http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/comparison-shoppingoganic-ad-conventional/
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/detail.
aspx?chartId=35003etr