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    The document summarizes the differences between conventional (non-organic) and organic food methods. Conventional foods are typically genetically modified and use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics, while organic foods do not use these chemicals and are certified to be free of them. Some pros of conventional foods are lower costs and increased yields, while pros of organic include the avoidance of harmful chemicals and antibiotics. However, organic foods also have higher costs and bacteria levels.

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    The document summarizes the differences between conventional (non-organic) and organic food methods. Conventional foods are typically genetically modified and use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics, while organic foods do not use these chemicals and are certified to be free of them. Some pros of conventional foods are lower costs and increased yields, while pros of organic include the avoidance of harmful chemicals and antibiotics. However, organic foods also have higher costs and bacteria levels.

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    The document summarizes the differences between conventional (non-organic) and organic food methods. Conventional foods are typically genetically modified and use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics, while organic foods do not use these chemicals and are certified to be free of them. Some pros of conventional foods are lower costs and increased yields, while pros of organic include the avoidance of harmful chemicals and antibiotics. However, organic foods also have higher costs and bacteria levels.

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    Compiled by Vinita Kaka

    Conventional and Non-conventional food methods.

    • Everyone knows that the quality of the food we eat affects our health
    significantly. We’ve been taught that organic foods are better for our body
    and the environment, but with the drastic difference in price, choosing
    organic over non organic food may seem hard to justify.

    • As such, its crucial to understand the difference between organic(non-


    conventional) and non organic(conventional) food labels.

    • This presentation is about the differences and benefits between organic


    and non organic food methods, specifically:
    - What are non organic foods?
    - What are organic foods?
    - Non organic VS organic
    What are Conventional Food Methods?

    • Conventional food methods are genetically modified organisms


    • Genetically modified foods have certain molecules added or removed from
    the DNA of the food product to enhance it in some way.
    • A gene is inserted into the organism of the food that it normally wouldn’t
    have.
    • These genes are usually from a virus or bacteria and it’s designed to alter
    the way food is grown.
    • For example, when you see abnormally large strawberries or blueberries
    at the food stores, most of the time these are genetically modified to
    produce larger fruit and often times, to make it sweeter.
    • Conventional food are most commonly created to provide higher nutritional
    value of food and to also make resistant to pests.
    Pros of Conventional Foods

    While it might seem unnatural to alter or add organisms into


    food products, there are a few benefits of it:

    • It costs less to produce Conventional foods


    • Fewer weeds invade the crop
    • Provides sweeter taste to fruits
    • Provides higher nutritionally improved traits to provide health
    benefits for consumers.
    Cons of Conventional Foods

    As with all things unnatural, there comes a few downsides:

    • Many plants are now producing bacterial toxins leading to


    resistant bugs
    • Humans are consuming theses harmful bacterias and toxins
    • Conventional are new food sources to humans which causes
    allergic reactions to some people
    • In rare cases, cancer is found because of the altered chemicals in
    food products.
    What are Organic Food Methods?

    • Organic products are foods free of any harmful chemicals,


    synthetic herbicides(a substance used to destroy unwanted
    vegetation, toxic to plants), pesticides, antibiotics, drug residues,
    and neurotoxins.

    • They are almost always more expensive from non-


    conventional/non organic foods because they acquire more care
    to produce and they need to be certified. Pesticides must also be
    organically approved before use which drives the cost up even
    higher.
    Pros of Organic Food

    Here is why organic foods might be worth the monetary investment:

    • No pesticides can be used when growing organic foods.


    • Round up cannot be used with organic crops, round up is a common
    herbicide used to kill off weeds.
    • Organic crops don’t use hexane. Hexane is a neurotoxin used in common
    vegetable oils like soya bean, canola, and corn.
    • Organic meats don’t contain any hormones. Many people express concern
    that meats with growth hormone can increase the chances of
    cardiovascular diseases.
    • Animals raised organically aren’t given any antibiotics. This means the
    meat produces wont contain any harmful toxins you may have consumed
    otherwise.
    Cons of Organic Foods

    While it may seem like a healthier alternative to adopt a strictly


    organic food diet, there are some downsides:

    • Organic foods are significantly more expensive than non


    organic foods.
    • Not all food stores have a wide selection of organic foods.
    • Easily gods bad. Organic foods have a shorter shelf life.
    They must be consumed soon after purchase.
    • Higher bacteria levels since there are very little to no
    pesticides and herbicides used on organic foods.
    Difference between Organic and Non-Organic
    food methods.
    Organic Food methods Non-Organic Foods
    (Non-Conventional) methods (Conventional)
    Difference between Organic and Non-Organic
    food methods.
    Organic Food methods Non-Organic Foods
    (Non-Conventional) methods (Conventional)

    • Apply natural fertilizers, such as • Apply chemical fertilizers to


    manure or compost to feed the promote plant growth.
    soil and plants.
    • Use insects and birds, mating • Spray insecticides to reduce pests
    disruption or traps to reduce pests and disease.
    and disease.
    • Rotate crops to manage weeds. • Use chemical herbicides to
    • Give animals organic feed and manage weeds.
    allow access to the outdoors. Use • Give animals antibiotics, growth
    preventive methods such as hormones and medications to
    rotational grazing, to help prevent disease.
    minimize disease.
    Thank you

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