Health Benefits and Quality

Many believe organic produce offers superior taste and quality. However, this isn’t always the case. Nutrient content in organic foods can vary widely. While some small, market gardens produce highly nutritious food, some large-scale organic farms fall short.

Organic certification focuses on farming practices and permissible inputs, not nutrient density. Humans have a natural ability to detect nutrient content through taste. Our taste buds are highly attuned to sensing nutrients, second only to the catfish. If food lacks flavour, it likely lacks nutrients.

Better Taste and Quality

While organic food may taste better, this isn’t guaranteed. The organic label doesn’t ensure nutrient density. Some non-organic farms produce food with better flavour and higher nutrient content than some organic farms. So, while organic food might offer health benefits, this isn’t universally true.

Avoiding GMOs

This reason is entirely valid – buying organic is an effective way to avoid GMOs.

Environmental Impact

Contrary to popular belief, organic farming can be worse for the environment. It often requires more land to compensate for lower yields and can result in higher CO2 emissions.

Animal Welfare

Not all organic farms prioritize animal welfare over profit, especially large-scale operations. Sustainable farming practices can often be more effective in ensuring animal welfare than simply adhering to organic certification.

Supporting Local Farmers

At Middle World, we are not certified organic by choice. We do not use chemicals on our food – not even certified organic ones. We believe in transparency and invite you to see our farming practices first-hand.

No Chemicals

A quick search for organic pesticides or fertilisers might surprise you – some organic chemicals contain the same active ingredients as non-organic ones. At Middle World, we avoid most certified organic inputs, using only natural inputs made on our farm.

Conclusion

Organic certification doesn’t guarantee better taste, higher nutrient density, or superior environmental and animal welfare standards. At Middle World, we prioritise natural farming practices and transparency. Come visit us and see for yourself – we’re confident you’ll find that our produce exceeds organic standards.