Organic vs. Conventional Produce

I read a very good article today about organic produce that had a lot of vauable scientific research to back up the claim that organic produce is healthier. Here are some of the highlights from the article:
Researchers at the Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems Project at the University of California grew tomatoes conventionally and organically for ten years - from 1994 - 2004. In 2004 researchers measured the levels of two flavonoids: quercetin and kaempferol. The ten year average of quercetin and kaempferol was 79 percent and 97 percent higher in the organically grown tomatoes. A four year European Union study, funded at a cost of $25 million, raised fruits, vegetables and cows on adjacent organic and non organic sites at a 725 acre farm in England. The researchers found that 1) organic fruits and vegetables contained up to 40 percent more antioxidants; 2) organic produce had higher levels of iron, copper and zinc; and 3) milk from organic herds contained up to 90 percent more antioxidants.

I personally buy most of my produce organic and I want to start buying as much as I can locally as well. I hope you have enjoyed this information!