7 Valid Reasons Organic Meat is the Way to Go

Buying organic isn’t just good for our health, it is better for God’s planet.

7 reasons to buy organic meat

Green Poop. Manure on large industrial farms is for lack of a better word…pollution.  It’s a health risk that runs into our water supply and contaminates the land for miles around.  However, smaller Mom and Pop type farms that produce organic meat use the “green poop” to fertilize soil, the same soil they’re using to grow the grass and food for their animals.  They’re sustainable farms that manage their resources in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

Less chemical pollution and contamination. Organic farms do not use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers on the food they feed to their livestock.  Not only are the animals, and those who subsequently consume them, saved from ingesting harmful chemicals, the land isn’t contaminated with them either.

Conservation of Natural Resources. Industrial farms consume vast amounts of natural resources to keep their farms running.  They go through thousands of gallons of water each day and the processes to automate the processes consume large amounts of electricity and fuel.  Not to mention the cost of fuel to distribute the grain and feed for the animals. On the contrary, organic farms typically use about 70 percent less energy than industrial farms.  They’re about sustainability and renewable resources, not mass production, and are therefore generally more aware of their environmental impact.

Helps Local Economy. When you buy local and organically grown meat, you’re generally supporting your local farmers.  These same farmers employ local residents and you contribute to the overall quality of life for your neighbors.  Not to mention that you’re buying food that is typically fresher and healthier for you and your family.

No Antibiotics or Added Hormones. Industrial farms argue that they have to inject their animals with antibiotics to keep them healthy and they have to inject them with hormones to increase meat production.  Sadly, we consume the harmful antibiotics and hormones, then flush them into our waste treatment facilities where they become part of our water supply and our soil.  The negative heath and environment effects are only recently being realized.

Consumers Have a Voice. The dollar, and the consumer holding the dollar, is a powerful voice.  If we purchase organic meats, you’re helping to demonstrate to larger industrial farms what we expect from them.  They will in turn, eventually adopt more environmentally sound practices or go out of business.

Green Power. As we begin to make greener choices, others will follow and eventually a large impact will be made towards the positive.  For instance, if we make it a point to buy organic meat, we’re not only affecting the farmer who raises the livestock and the people they employ, we’re also being a better steward of God’s planet and feeding our family a healthier choice.

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