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Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America.
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When farmers grow organically, they benefit, their families benefit; communities benefit ... and consumers benefit. Talk to farmers who've transitioned to organic, and you'll hear countless stories of farmers who started taking their children into the fields again once they started growing organically, you’ll also find farmers whose own health improved dramatically when they stopped using toxic and persistent pesticides during their days.
When potentially harmful farm chemicals no longer percolate into the water supply, related developmental and health problems in communities can recede. And the potential health benefits of organic foods for consumers are not just related to the absence of herbicides and pesticides. A growing body of evidence suggests that organic fruits and vegetables can be higher in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The resources below outline some of the many health benefits of growing organically--for you and your community.
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10 Good Reasons to Buy Organic, from the Organic Trade Association Telegraphically covers all the major benefits of organic, from great taste to environmental impact. |  |
| Cotton & the Environment: Benefits of Organic Cotton This fact sheet spells out the risks that conventional cotton growing pose to the environment, and why organic cotton is important to the health of... | |
| Widening Circles of Influence Radiate Out from an Organic Farm Here's the beginning of this article from The Rodale Institute's New Farm web site, which addresses the environmental and social impacts of organic... | |
| 10 Reasons to Eat Organic This list comes from the Soil Association, the United Kingdom's organic certifier, and one of the leading organic organizations in the world. | |
| A Father's Wisdom about Organic Pediatrician Dr. Allen Green has written a series of articles and essays for the Organic Valley web site about his decision as a father and... | |
| Healthy Farms, Healthy Food: Reflections on Organic and Health, from Organic Valley's Web Site This Organic Valley web page describes the health benefits of eating organically produced foods along with the benefits of supporting organic food... | |
| Making the Transition to Organic Farming: It May be Easier Than You Think This fact sheet from the Rodale Institute's New Farm web site, covers the practical steps you need to take to prepare yourself for transitioning to... | |
| Moms and Dads for Organic, from Organic Valley This section of the Organic Valley web site provides essays from famous and not-so-famous mothers and fathers who believe organic foods are... | |
| New Insights on the Consumer Benefits of Organic Food and Farming Charles Benbrook presents new science on the consumer health benefits of organic food. | |
| Organic Food & Farming: Myth and Reality This booklet, published by the Soil Association of Great Britain, examines some of the key issues around organic food and its production. It takes... | |
| Organic Food and Nutrition Page from the Soil Association This web page from Britain's Soil Association provides links to information about the health and nutritional benefits of organic food. | |
| The Health Benefits of Organic Food This article from the Organic Valley web site reviews the literature on the health benefits of organic foods. | |
| Why Organic? An Eloquent Case for Organic from Organic Valley This section of the Organic Valley web site intelligently lays out the case for organic, providing an overview of organic, an explanation of... | |
| Organic Health and Safety Info from the Organic Trade Association The Organic Trade Association's "O'Mama Report" archives feature valuable information on the health and safety of organic foods. | |
| Organic Trade Association Web Page Documents the Many Benefits of Organic Production This web page links to documentation about how organic agriculture has an impact on the risks associated with antibiotics and genetic engineering... | |
| Nutritional Quality of Organically Grown Food Farmers often ask ATTRA for data on the nutritional quality of organic food (grains, fruits, vegetables) in comparison to conventionally raised... | |
| The Organic Center, a Clearinghouse for Information About the Health Benefits of Organic The Organic Center's mission is to promote a new found understanding of the health and other benefits of organic foods and production through a... | |
| 10 Reasons Why Organic Food is Safer for You and Your Community This list, from NOFA-Mass, covers 10 reasons why organic food is healthier and safer. | |
| Brazilian Coffee Farmer: Organic a Healthy Choice for a Better Quality of Life This article showcases health and quality of life benefits reaped by a Brazilian coffee farmer who has made the transition to organic production. | |
| Challenges in Measuring the Benefits of Organic Foods The scientific challenges of measuring the health benefits of organic versus conventional foods--including comparing antioxidants in organic and... | |
Good Growing: Why Organic Farming Works This book, by Leslie Duram, is a well researched analysis of the ecological, economic and health benefits of organic food production. Packed full... | |
| Greener Pastures: How Grass-Fed Beef and Milk Contribute to Healthy Eating This article and video on the benefits of organic and sustainable meat and dairy production is on the site of the Union of Concerned Scientists. | |
| Health Benefits from Organic Milk Article describing research results published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Nutrition. Results show evidence of health benefits related... | |
| Kentucky Farmers Switch from Tobacco to Organic Veggies A story from World Watch Institute about how traditionalist tobacco farmers are switching to organic farming ... and finding health and economic... | |
| Measuring and Communicating the Benefits of Organic Foods One of the challenges for the organic producer, processor, and marketer is to differentiate their products in the crowded food marketplace. Not... | |
| New Studies in 2006 Back Benefits of Organic Diet Organic foods protect children from the toxins in pesticides, while foods grown using modern, intensive agricultural techniques contain fewer... | |
| Nontarget Effects of Genetic Manipulation Nontarget effects have proven both extensive and wildly unpredictable. The evidence for their occurrence, while mostly buried in the technical... | |
| Organic Eprints: Organic Agriculture Research Materials Organic Eprints is an international open access archive for papers related to research in organic agriculture. The archive contains full-text... | |
| Organic Foods: Safe for You, Better for the Land By choosing organic foods, consumers not only reap health and environmental benefits, but also contribute to a more stable and sustainable rural... | |
| Princeton University Dining Service summarizes organic benefits A collection of information and resources on the health, environmental, animal welfare and taste benefits of organic. | |
| The Natural Princess: Online Organic & Natural Living Resource A website dedicated to discussing the benefits of eating organic, local foods and becoming aware of our consumption habits. Geared mainly towards... | |
| WhyOrganic.Org: The Soil Association's Web Site About the Numerous Benefits of Organic Food and Farming This web site, from Britain's premiere organic farming and certification organization, addresses a broad range of issues related to organic food... | |
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Regional Guide: United States | |
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