I agree with pretty much everyone, but I also understand the cost issue. In trying to work a budget around being an almost full time SAH mom, the difference between organin and not can be significant.

I agree that organic is all around better for the environment and the lack of pesticides is great. But, you also have to weigh it with the fact that organic means they use organic fertilizers as well which has the chance of introducing bacteria into the mix that can be harmful. For cooked veggies it's totally not an issue. But with salad mixes and veggies you eat raw, you have to wash and wash well to make sure you remove any residue from the fertilizers the same as the pesticides on regular produce. Basically organic fertiliers are a nice name for a variety of poops used.

Now, don't jump on me too bad, I am NOT ANTIORGANIC!!!!!!

I just feel that people should be informed from both sides so they can make the decision that they feel is best for their family. I made all my own baby food for my youngest and about 50% for my oldest so I had to make this decision many times for my infants. For the most part, I chose organics when available since I was cooking them for babyfood first. But, it would be hard for me to give my infant a raw carrot to teeth on if it was organic without first using a produce wash on it. Then, that puts me in the same boat as if it was regular produce. So then it comes down to the cost and environmental effects and that to me is a personal issue.

For a normally healthy adult, the bacteria that may occur on organic isn't an issue. You may get an upset stomach or flu like symptoms if exposed and not all organic produce will carry it. But for a person with a compromised immune system, an infant, young child, or elderly person, if exposed, it could be very serious. So, buy what you feel is safest for your family and has the best moral outcome you can afford and sleep with at night!

Again, please don't kill me! I come in peace! (cower, cower)