Just stumbled across this awesome Q and A piece. Clearly organic farming is the better choice =D
http://blog.ted.com/2010/03/qa_with_chef_da.php#more
Some major points:
-Conventional farming is on its way out, organic and alternative models (agroforestry, perennial wheat polycultures, etc) are here to stay
-Why conventional food tastes bland
-Conventional agriculture has a higher yield per crop, BUT organic and sustainable agriculture has greater crop diversity, leading to higher total caloric output and better crops
-Cost of getting from farm to marketplace: main issue for organic farmers
-By diversifying our diets and choosing sustainably grown food, we are voting for a healthier system with our dollars
-Two things we should be doing: buying from farmer’s markets and growing our own food. Also talking to your local supermarket manager can help
The actual piece goes over all of this in much more detail, and is definitely worth a read. Chef Barber’s restaurant Blue Hill in NYC also looks great, and it’s something I would love to try someday.
Enjoy!
