I WONDER - What Is Organic Food?

Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals, promoting environmental and human health. Choosing organic foods supports sustainable practices, enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and farmworker well-being.

What is one of the main practices of organic farming?

• Reducing crop diversity

• Increasing pesticide use

• Avoiding synthetic chemicals

• Using synthetic fertilizers

Why are synthetic chemicals considered harmful?

• They increase crop yield

• They are expensive

• They are difficult to produce

• They can damage the environment and health

What is a benefit of choosing organic foods?

• They require more water

• They are less nutritious

• They support sustainable practices

• They are always cheaper

How do organic farming methods impact soil health?

• They deplete soil nutrients

• They prioritize soil health

• They ignore soil conditions

• They increase soil erosion

What aspect of farmworkers' well-being is considered in organic farming?

• Their working hours

• Their vacation time

• Their wages

• Their health and safety