User:Nasheika Moulton/sandbox/The Advantages and Dis Advantages of Organic and Non Organic farming.

ORGANIC '''Advantages of Organic Farming ''' Farmers can reduce their production costs because they do not need to buy expensive chemicals and fertilizers. Disadvantages of Organic Farming
 * Healthier farm workers.
 * In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the environment.
 * It can slow down global warming.
 * Fewer residues in food.
 * More animals and plants can live in the same place in a natural way. This is called biodiversity.
 * Pollution of ground water is stopped.
 * Organic food is more expensive because farmers do not get as much out of their land as conventional farmers do. Organic products may cost up to 40% more.
 * Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers.
 * Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is produced in smaller amounts.
 * Food illnesses may happen more often.
 * Organic farming cannot produce enough food that the world’s population needs to survive. This could lead to starvation in countries that produce enough food today.