Why we are not Organic
What “Organic” Really Means (Short Intro)
Most people think “organic” means pure, natural, chemical-free, ecological and healthy. But “organic certification” is a paperwork-driven, standards-based system created to regulate inputs, not to build life. Organic farms are still allowed to kill soil biology with tillage, sterilise ground with approved sprays, use plastic mulches, and import fertility from far away.
At Middle World Farms, we don’t chase certificates.
We work directly with soil biology, wild ecology, fungi, microbes, insects, natural succession, and carbon-rich systems. We aren’t “organic”. We’re beyond organic — because life doesn’t need paperwork to flourish.
Why We Are Not Organic
Understanding our approach to sustainable farming and why certification isn’t always the full story
Myth 1: All Certified Organic Food is Pesticide-Free
Myth 2: Organic Always Means Better for the Environment
Local, seasonal, and sustainable practices can have a lower environmental impact than imported organic produce.
Myth 3: Only Organic Produce is Safe
Myth 4: Organic Certification Guarantees Sustainability
Myth 5: Non-Organic Farming is Always Harmful
Myth 6: Organic is the Only Way to Farm Ethically
Myth 7: All Organic Food Tastes Better
