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characteristics we want from the start. Organic
food standards prohibit the use of over 700
chemicals, " she said. " Sure, there are cheaper
paths, like using artificial sweeteners, flavors,
and preservatives. But we trust in the power
of Mother Nature to create the ingredients our
bodies crave most. Truly special yogurt starts by
seeking high-quality ingredients. "
Organic, Conover said, also benefits famers
and the communities in which they serve.
" Research shows that organic farms are 35%
more profitable than the average farm - and a
lot more likely to stay in agriculture as a result.
Organic farmers create jobs, promote economic
growth, boost household incomes, and reduce
poverty levels at greater rates than general
agriculture, " she said. " There is now conclusive
research that demonstrates that organic
agricultural activity actually improves the
economic health of a county. Median household
incomes increase by more than $2,000, and
the poverty rate in a county may decrease by as
much as 1.35 percentage points. "
Once upon a time, agriculture held
communities together. Today, organic farming
is breathing new life into rural communities
at a time when the agricultural economy is
otherwise struggling, Conover said.
" One of the main goals of organic farming
practices is to avoid contamination of our precious
soil, rivers, drinking water and air with toxic,
persistent chemicals. Which also means organic
farmers themselves and their neighbors aren't
exposed to potentially carcinogenic herbicides, "
she said. " Organic agriculture not only means
less dependence on fossil fuels, but it can also
actually help reduce climate change. It's estimated
that converting all of America's cropland to
organic would have the same carbon-reducing
effect as taking 217 million cars off the road. "
Agriculture is responsible for roughly 15% of all
global greenhouse gas emissions, Conover said.
" But it's now been shown that organic soil
sequesters 26% more carbon than non-organic
soil. In other words, organic agriculture has
the potential to be part of the solution to
climate change, and that's huge for the future of
farming, " she said.
" We believe
that organic
is better for
people and
the planet. "
Stonyfield has been on
a 38-year mission to
create food that's good
for adults, kids and the
environment.
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