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1. Do you think organic food is healthier/safer/more nutritious than ordinary food?
I don't think it's a matter of subjective opinion anymore; it's a clear fact that organic food is not any more nutritious than regular food. It's also not "healthier" except to the extent that the pesticides are a health hazard.

Yes. Still, people like sticking to their unsupported notions. And perhaps some people who support organic farming adopt the whole package: you start by thinking it's environmentally friendly and suddenly it tastes better and is healthier, too.

2. What do you think is the most important benefit derived from organic farming?

Organic farmers and food stores make more money for growing the same shit.

Okay :P
3. What do you think will be the role of organic food in 20 years? Will it continue to grow in the future?

I think it will be a niche market in 20 years if it exists at all. Until the 2050 population "peak" predicted by the UN (or whenever it actually happens), with water issues looming for large parts of the world, including many that are key food producing areas, food will continue to increase in cost. Add to this economic pressures on the middle classes in connection with the economic crises and the simple fact that surplus workers are becoming endemic in nearly every profession, and the spending power that allows organic food to thrive will dry up.

That's one of the pessimistic scenarios, yes. And I'm already annoyed by everyone complaining about the price of food.. guess that's only going to get worse.
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I'd be interested in knowing what you guys think about organic food - 11/09/2012 08:01:41 PM 1068 Views
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I am intrigued by your ideas. - 12/09/2012 03:20:13 PM 488 Views
I'm a biology graduate so I'm a bit bias but... - 11/09/2012 09:41:00 PM 681 Views
Thank you for you perspective! *NM* - 11/09/2012 10:14:49 PM 271 Views
I think organic food is a luxury that few will want as food prices increase in the coming decades. - 11/09/2012 10:11:33 PM 570 Views
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Re: I think organic food is a luxury that few will want as food prices increase in the coming -- - 12/09/2012 02:38:24 AM 589 Views
Good points - 12/09/2012 09:28:41 AM 629 Views
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Yes. - 12/09/2012 10:01:36 AM 531 Views
I like it. - 11/09/2012 11:29:08 PM 634 Views
What I think - 12/09/2012 03:43:29 PM 480 Views
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Did you just INVITE me to ramble? - 11/09/2012 11:30:01 PM 710 Views
Actually (minor pedants point) - 13/09/2012 08:23:48 PM 602 Views
I hold to the view that most food is organic - 12/09/2012 12:15:27 AM 636 Views
What I think (now in the right spot!) - 12/09/2012 04:02:31 PM 649 Views
I'm so glad you responded. - 12/09/2012 04:14:31 PM 613 Views
Well... - 12/09/2012 08:15:13 PM 664 Views
I think the organic movement is mostly a big scam: an excuse to charge more money for less food. - 12/09/2012 11:40:40 PM 522 Views
Actually, I believe the "no pesticides" part predates the "no GMOs" part. - 13/09/2012 05:26:53 AM 534 Views
You're right... - 13/09/2012 08:43:52 AM 624 Views
Thanks for confirming my general impression as right on the money. - 14/09/2012 03:35:56 PM 619 Views
Re: Thanks for confirming my general impression as right on the money. - 16/09/2012 07:45:25 PM 587 Views
That is a very interesting overview, thanks. - 17/09/2012 11:22:38 PM 560 Views
Re: That is a very interesting overview, thanks. - 20/09/2012 08:44:45 PM 591 Views
Re: That is a very interesting overview, thanks. - 24/09/2012 03:06:35 AM 598 Views
Curious as to where you read these things - 13/09/2012 08:41:43 PM 576 Views
I am aware of no corroborating scientific research, no - 14/09/2012 03:53:42 PM 601 Views
I have some serious problems with that I'm afraid. - 14/09/2012 05:53:39 PM 491 Views
Fair enough; I have some serious fears with GMOs. - 15/09/2012 03:58:13 AM 651 Views
This is a long one... - 15/09/2012 08:28:36 PM 572 Views
Tends to happen around me for SOME reason.... - 17/09/2012 05:31:44 PM 682 Views

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