Should you buy ORGANIC?

In short, I believe the answer is YES!

There is a vast amount of information on the web that compares Organic and Conventional food items.  The USDA controls the regulations for what can be labeled as Organic, but for a more basic rundown of how it all works, and for a proponents view of Organics, I have found Organics.org to be a helpful site.  In particular, you should read the articles Top 10 Reasons to Buy Organic and Label Guide as they will supply you with enough information to get started on thinking about it and maybe even looking around at the Organic products in your grocery store. 

The first thing you will notice is that Organic food is more expensive than Conventional.  There are many reasons for this, but a simple reason is that Organic products are made on a much smaller scale than the Conventional products and since hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, etc. cannot be used, they require more care to get them to the store shelves.  Don't let the cost deter you right away. 

I do not want to simply put all the details that support Organics here in front of you, so please take this as an opportunity to do a bit of research for yourself and form your own opinion.  There is a wealth of information both for and against Organics, but I hope that in reading the information at hand (the web is a great source of knowledge) you can form your own opinion and make smarter choices for your lifestyle. 

Here are a few more links to get you going:
Whole Foods Market
Organic Center
USDA
Organic Trade Association
Organic Consumers Association