Organic farming increases profits. And this is considered awesome at DU?

[HuckleB]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/112794108

Look, I've got nothing against a farmer finally making a decent living, but how is it considered a good thing, when that living is simply about producing for a niche market with less than honest marketing? I don't get it.

[Wilms]

1. I hear what you're saying...kind of...

...but this is serving up more evidence that organics are becoming more and more wanted by consumers.

That could mean more competition, which could help lower the price.

[HuckleB]

2. Yes, well, it shows that marketing works.

And that we need to improve our education system. As for the rest, meh.

[Archae]

5. "More and more wanted" due to organic propaganda.

With all the hysterics and innuendos aimed at non-organics, I'm not surprised people are scared.

"Frankenfoods!"
"Poison!"
"Corporate greed!"

And so on...

Procter and Gamble had to take Amway to court to get them to knock off the "P & G is satanic" rumors, which did hurt P & G's bottom line.

Meanwhile, since Chipotle went organic, they have a nightmare of E. Coli outbreaks, in multiple states.

[Wilms]

6. You like to frame things, I know.

Not sure what Procter and Gamble and Amway have to do with any of this, perhaps other than astraw man.

And what is it about organics and e. coli? Are organic foods more at risk for it?

[NastyRiffraff]

3. Of course it's considered awesome!

It's "natural" dontcha know? And natural is awesome!

Arsenic is natural, too, but what the hell?

[HuckleB]

4. And who cares if it takes more land to grow the same amount food?

Exactly!