People often debate the relative merits of buying organic fruits and vegetables versus conventional ones. People coming to this site often ask, “Are organic strawberry plants better than non-organic ones?” Opinions vary as much as people do, and it is often hard to answer objectively.
Proponents of organic strawberry plants say that organic farming produces healthier fruits, use more sustainable agricultural practices, and keep toxins out of both the fruits and the people who consume them. Supporters of conventional agriculture claim fad status for organic farming and say that “this too shall pass.” They claim that organic farming costs the consumer more and offers no tangible benefits.
Due to the complexity of agricultural ecosystems, it has been tremendously difficult to wade through the propaganda of each side and rely on the scientific data. Well, times are a changin’. A new study has cut through the fog…
