How Pesticides & Chemicals Affect Us

             By our conventional farmers a million pounds of chemicals and pesticides are used each year . Isn"t it harmfull to us and our environment? Absolutely Yes.  These pesticides don't always wash off, and when they get into our system, they have a chance of causing harm to our bodies. Some of these adverse effects include cell, nerve, and liver damage since our liver has to work harder to rid our bodies of these toxins. Although pesticides can rid plants of harmful bacteria and bugs, they come at a cost to our environment and health, especially the health of the farmers. When food is grown without chemicals, plants, animals, and people lead healthier lives as a result. Pesticides and chemicals may also affect the taste of our foods.

          Choosing to purchase things that are taken care of in an organic manner is healthier all the way around. Farmers are not exposed to harmful pesticides on the constant basis that they are on conventional farms. Pollution and waste run off is heavily reduced, and the depletion of the soil is also minimized. Conventional, non-organic farms also make heavy use of petroleum which depletes the energy supply of our country by 12 percent. The pesticides and chemicals that they use can stick around in the ecosystem for decades, causing adverse effects to our land. Organically grown food takes more time and care, so as a result it may cost more. However what should be kept in mind is that the long term costs that we are faced with when we introduce chemicals into our world ends up costing us much more in the future. With all the environmental benefits organic products can offer, they certainly help to make way for a healthier, happier planet.