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Many consumers are committed to organic products for reasons that are more emotional than logical.

And many writers are loathe to disclose their potential for being conflicted...

In 2017 it was reported that an article published (in 2015) on the Forbes website by Miller, under his own name, had been drafted by Monsanto. As reported by the New York Times, Monsanto asked Miller to write an article rebutting the findings of the International Agency for Research on Cancer that had classified glyphosate as probably carcinogenic to humans. He had indicated willingness “if I could start from a high-quality draft.” On discovering this, Forbes removed his blog from Forbes.com and ended their relationship with him.

Bottom line, I have seen and personally felt the benefits of organic vs Big Agriculture. I could care less about waste, crop damage, and higher prices owing to organics. Indeed, many organic farmers are still family farms - and I buy from them and have actually met the cows that are ultimately processed for my family - while much of the crap posing as food comes from corporate farms.

Now, don't get me wrong...I love corporations...massive, polluting, carbon-based firms that help me drive my gas-guzzler. Love 'em. But I can love small farmers and my health, too.

The unspoken hypothesis that organic etc consumers are left-wing hippies is laughable. In fact, I'd argue that it is the leftists that want everyone to consume, consume, consume HFCS and gluten and MSG and eat soy and fake meat and bugs.

Ever wonder why so many kids are messed up and - prescinding from legitimate instances of genetic issues - think they need re-assignment surgery? Sure, the teachers and parents are culpable, but I suspect their meals include more chemicals than a Breaking Bad episode.

But naahh...let's blame organic.

Any time I see some crank railing against organics, I can tell they've got an agenda.

I was in the fruit industry for nearly 40 years. During the last 10 to 15 years that I was in the industry 'Organic' was becoming the norm, because in the beginning the finished product made for higher returns.

But, here is actuality. Organic growing requires more spraying of authorized insecticides. By far"

The spray book for regular growing is very thin because the products listed have more efficacy and last longer. Thereby, more effective.

The spray book for organics is quite thick, listing more authorized products for organic growing. Because the products are not as effective which requires more sprays and trips through the orchards. Also, product changes are required to avoid insecticide tolerance of the insects.L<

fThere is more, but this will suffice, for now.