Organic Consumers Association
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Organic Consumers Association
The World Wide Web, so vast, so fast, what’s the page you’ll look up last? Well it may not be the last page you would ever search for but it probably is not on the list of your top ten web sites. However it should be on the top ten, dare I say number one? The Organic Consumers Association is an extremely interesting and informative web page that most Americans will probably never see. It deals with a broad range of issues, mainly those concerning organic foodstuffs. The web page also has many other aspects to it including discussion boards and ways to search for related material over the web. The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) web page offers a broad range of places to explore and issues to learn about while incorporating rhetorical devices and various illustrations.
Well awesome, now it is understood that the OCA webpage offers a plethora of opportunity for hours and hours of internet fun. But why does this concern me and why do I care? The fact of the matter is many people are inadequately informed about many issues happening in the world today. Most people get their news from the television or a newspaper but those are only small samples of things happening in this wondrous country of ours. This is where the OCA website comes into play. It offers hundreds of different articles from newspapers around the world based on less mainstream but equally important topics. These topics range from research done about organic foods to air pollution crack downs. One topic that I guarantee most would not expect to encounter goes a little like this, “Flame Retardants Found in Mothers’ Breast Milk in U.S” (OCA website). Clearly there are a wide range of topics to read about to make yourself more aware of less common things happening around the globe.
The majority of topics covered on the site are obviously going to about be organic foods. This may pertain to growing foods organically or what types of organic foods are the most popular or health facts about eating organic foods. There are also many articles about genetically engineered foods that are becoming more and more problematic. Being more specific, there is an article to make people aware that Starbucks Coffee (a place where many American visit one to two times per day) uses genetically altered coffee beans.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the majority of topics covered on the site are organic foods, and that there are many articles about genetically engineered foods.
- Explains the importance of ethos and credibility in a competent website. oca's web site provides evidence to support the claims made in news articles.
- Explains that pathos is a rhetorical device that must be used when trying to make an effective argument.
- Explains that maine organic farmers and gardeners association is a smaller, more local site that is about organic farming.
- Opines that if more people around the world were to visit these sites they would be much more informed and involved leading to a change for the better in agriculture
- Explains that the organic consumers association (oca) web page offers a broad range of places to explore and issues to learn about while incorporating rhetorical devices and illustrations.
- Explains that the organic consumers association web page is a credible organization that provides logical, emotional and credible writings that many will agree with.
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- The Organic Consumers Association and the National Audubon Societyexplanatory essayThere are hundreds of interest groups in the United States, many of which serve worthwhile purposes. However, there is little that concerns me personally more than the safety of the food we eat and the preservation of our earth and the animals we share it with. I visited and investigated the websites for two groups that I am very familiar with - the Organic Consumers Association and the National Audubon Society.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that there are hundreds of interest groups in the united states, but little concerns them more than the safety of the food we eat and the preservation of our earth and animals.
- Explains that they have been educating themselves and others about the dangers of pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics used in meat supply, and chemical preservatives in the processing of grains.
- Describes the organic consumers association as an online and grassroots organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability.
- Explains that the organic consumers association is effective in accomplishing their mission and goals. many states are now beginning to require labeling of genetically modified foods.
- Explains that the national audubon society is a single-issue environmental interest group whose mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity.
- Explains that the national audubon society promotes ecology, conservation, and restoration of the planet so it is conducive to avian life.
- Explains that the national audubon society has a membership of over 400,000, with chapters, centers or sanctuaries in 22 states. established in 1905, the society is still going strong today.
- Opines that the national audubon society will continue to grow as more american citizens become aware of the devastating consequences of human carelessness.
- Describes the national audubon society's "about us" and "organic consumers association." twenty-six countries ban gmos-why won't the us?
598 wordsRead More - Organic vs. Conventional Foodsanalytical essayWith the world’s population continuing to increase, the demand for food is higher than ever. This increase in food demand also calls for more efficient ways of growing and providing the food. Two methods that are very controversial are the organic and conventional method. While many people support the organic method because of its known benefits, others feel that it is an over inflated industry that cheats consumers out of their money. But recently many studies have disproved those critics. These studies prove that Organic food is a better choice than conventional because it is better for the environment, avoids the use of chemicals, and is generally more beneficial.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that with the world's population continuing to increase, the demand for food is higher than ever, and requires efficient ways of growing and providing the food.
- Explains that conventional farmers use pesticides, herbicide, and fungicide to keep crops from being destroyed. some scientists express concern that using artificial chemicals in the farming process could produce unhealthy crops.
- Explains that organic farming methods avoid the use of chemicals and rely on natural methods to control crops. crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and provides natural fertilizer.
- Explains how organic farming is better for the environment by not using multiple chemicals to control crops. the u.s. geologic survey found that most waterways and ground water supplies contained enough pesticides to endanger aquatic life.
- Explains why people are turning to organic produce because they maintain a fresher, more natural flavor. organic foods have many health benefits.
- Argues that organic food is too expensive and not worth the money, but the high cost is what the price of food should be, and the cost of conventional farming is artificially deflated.
- Cites marshall cavendish digital's "farming, organic." issues & controversies on file: n. pag.
1106 wordsRead More - Organic Foods: Considering The Prices Of Organic Foodscomparative essayKnowing the specifics about organic foods will help a person determine whether they would prefer to eat organically or non-organically. The term ‘organic’ is a label that indicates that the food has been produced through the appropriate approval methods (“Organic Standards”). There are certain requirements that must be met by the USDA-accredited certifying agent. This certifying agent approves these requirements before the food can be labeled as an organic food. Organic operations must protect natural resources, save biodiversity, and use only the approved substances.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that knowing the specifics about organic foods will help a person determine whether they would prefer to eat organically or non-organically.
- Explains that the usda organic program makes the rules for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all usda organic products.
- Explains that organic food is healthier and tastes better than non-organic food, and that it is pesticide free, which is better for the environment and for humans.
- Explains the reasons why organic food is so expensive, including the cost of chemicals, pesticides, and antibiotics.
- Concludes that if someone wants to eat organically, they will be somewhat healthier, but will also be spending more money. to be labeled organic, the product has to go through a number of steps and must be approved by many organizations.
1156 wordsRead More - Monsanto: Contrary to Popular Beliefanalytical essay"Organic Consumers Association · Campaigning for Health, Justice, Sustainability, Peace, and Democracy." Organic Consumers Association: Millions Against Monsanto. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. .
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the only way to look past misconceptions is to observe the group being targeted and see for themselves how they are portrayed.
- Explains that many stereotypes can be viewed as racist, which can explain why there are numerous and have no bounds of what group(s) are targeted.
- Analyzes the misconception that monsanto is necessary and needed to keep america fed. the truth is that without gmo seeds america can sustain itself instead of increasing spending on non-beneficial goods.
- Analyzes how monsanto is a corporate giant with political assets at its disposal.
- Opines that monsanto's influence on the american people and its power within american politics will be ignored until more americans are informed about its harm to the citizens of america.
- Explains organic consumers association: millions against monsanto. lorde, audre, "the transformation of silence into language and action."
1558 wordsRead More - Organic Foods: The Difference Between Organic And Organic Foodexplanatory essayMany people ask the question of what is organic food? This paper is going to go into many things that people might have questions about when it comes to organic food. What is organic food? Is there a difference between Organic and conventional food? Is growing organic easier on farms soil compared to conventional farming? What does it take to be organic food, who watches and regulates what is considered to be organic? Why does organic food cost so much more than conventional? Is it really worth the higher cost? Organic food, is it more beneficial than that of conventionally grown food. Why? What is the difference between CERTIFIED organic and organic foods that are not certified? We will go into all of these questions and more throughout this paper trying to find the answers
In this essay, the author
- Describes the questions that people might have about organic food, such as the difference between organic and conventional food.
- Explains that if food is labeled 100% organic, it is free of antibiotics, gmos, fertilizers, synthetic components, and isn't gmo.
- Explains that organic food is grown by farmers who use renewable resources to keep soil and water from being overused while also enhancing the environment for future generations of farmers.
- Explains that organic farming takes a proactive stance on soil and pest problems. organic farming uses crop rotation and many other organic practices to combat soil erosion. pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are not allowed to be used.
- Explains that for any food to be considered organic it must meet a guideline set by either the usda or the ifoam.
- Explains that there isn't much evidence showing that consuming organic food will lead to better health, or lower risk of diseases.
- Opines that organic farming isn't as productive as conventional farming because it requires more land to produce the same amount of food.
- Opines that most people can't tell the difference, unless they eat everything organic. when you consume processed food vs.
- Explains that processed organic food isn't healthy or even less processed. an organic chip has just as many calories and fat as a non-organic chip but costs three times more.
1193 wordsRead More - Organic Farming - The New Snake Oilargumentative essayThere is an increasing trend in the demand for organic food in the United States, but it is due to the benefits of organic farming, or is it only a marketing ploy by the agricultural industry to increase revenue? Try to imagine yourself in your favorite supermarket picking up tomatoes for homemade pasta sauce. You see organic tomatoes for $1.99/lb and local non-organic tomatoes for $0.99/lb. The $1 price difference doesn’t seem to be too much to pay to support a small local farm that produces organic food that is more nutritious and healthier, and how can you put a price on health? Those apparent reasons to choose organic food are the same reasons that should make people choose otherwise. The non-organic food is the better choice since it is cheap, locally grown, nutritious and safe.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that there is an increasing demand for organic food in the united states, but it is due to the benefits of organic farming, or is it just a marketing ploy by the agricultural industry to increase revenue?
- Explains that the price of organic food is higher than conventional non-organic food because it is labor intensive and is grown by small farms.
- Argues that the belief that organic food supports the small local farmer is false. the united states only manages about 2.2 million hectares of organic farm land, compared to australia’s 12.1 million
- Concludes that most consumers believe that organic food is healthier than non-organic food. however, a review of over 400 scientific papers concluded that it was not healthier.
- Explains that the agricultural health study concluded that even though farmers were exposed to higher doses of agricultural chemicals, there was no link between cancer and the use of chemicals currently accepted by the agricultural industry.
- Opines that the only real reason to buy produce from outside the mainstream agricultural system should be for fresh local produce that supports small, local farms.
821 wordsRead More - Whole Food Market: The Growth Of The Whole Foods Marketanalytical essayWhile the organic movement has increased the production and sale of organic food in the United States, something that should be noted is that the stock of Whole Foods Market, a grocery store is dedicated to the sale of organic food, has gone down 40% since October of 2013. Whole Foods Market’s success rates are slowly beginning to diminish and it may lose its dominance in the organic foods market (The Economist, 2014). While this may seem indicative of a decrease in public interest of organic food, it really indicates the opposite. After seeing the success of Whole Foods Market, new stores such as Trader Joe’s and Sprouts entered the organic market and became strong competition. The decline in Whole Foods Market’s success may be attributed
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the decline in whole foods market's success may be attributed to the organic movement because more corporations attempt to capitalize on the developing consumer market.
- Analyzes how the organic movement may be influenced by how companies depict organic food as locally grown and environmentally friendly, even though it may not be in all cases.
- Explains that corporate buy-outs can adversely affect the organic movement as it takes away from the core intentions of local farms and environmental contentiousness and sustainability.
705 wordsRead More - In Organic We Trust by Kip Pastoranalytical essayCheck your supermarket, there could be lies on your food, telling you that what you are eating is organic and cared for but most of it is not. The documentary In Organic We Trust by Kip Pastor focuses on organic foods, what they are, how they are grown, and what makes them “organic”. What he finds is shocking and relevant to society today in every way possible. Pastor proves this to the audience by using a strong form of logos throughout the documentary. He conveys it to those watching by using pathos to play on their heart strings, but lacks via ethos to win over the rest of the audience. A great job is done in this film of convincing the audience that Pastor is on their side and fighting for the health of America, even questioning what “organic” actually is.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how kip pastor's documentary "in organic we trust" focuses on organic foods, how they are grown, and what makes them "organic".
- Explains that pastor questions the ethics of corporations and the government for their involvement in the "organic" industry but never answers the question to show ethos.
- Analyzes how pastor's ability to back up his claims with hard evidence makes the audience wonder where he got his information from, jeopardizing his appeal to logos.
- Analyzes how pastor demonstrates strong logos in the form of hard data and statistics. he interviews ceos, professional farmers, scientists, and others impacted by "organic" farming.
- Analyzes pastor's lack of credibility in the area of not providing the circumstances under which the experiment or data was taken.
- Analyzes how pastor's use of pathos affects the audience because they see the children of america being harmed through food the public regularly buys.
- Analyzes how pastor gives america and the audience a "wake up call" by stating statistics about the public's health and making the future seem bleak.
866 wordsRead More - gmoopinion essayWhen you walk into your local grocery market it is hard not to notice the growing fad of organic products on the shelves, you can now purchase organic fruits, vegetables, poultry, meats, chips, ice cream and any product in between. Though organic and non-organic products may look identical, the difference lays hidden deep. In order for a farm to be dubbed organic, the farmers must follow strict guidelines set by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). The rule of thumb for organic farmers is to use “methods that preserve the environment and avoid most synthetic materials, such as pesticides and antibiotics” (USDA) on their produce and livestock. However, in non-organic products many chemicals are used in the production of vegetables, snacks, and meats. Scientists have developed unorthodox chemicals to keep pests away, enhance shelf life, and genetically modify products. As a regular consumer of organic foods, I feel much better knowing that I am not eating chemical filled foods, but natural foods; the way nature intended us to eat. With this being said, I strongly believe that consumers should only purchase organic products for they are healthier for the human body, greener for the environment, and humane towards animals.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that consumers should only purchase organic products for they are healthier for the human body, greener for environment, and humane towards animals.
- Concludes that organic foods are healthier for consumers because they lack unnecessary chemicals and contain a larger portion of important vitamins and minerals. genetically modified maize has the potential to switch on random genes inside of humans.
- Concludes that organic farming is more beneficial to the ecosystem compared to non-organic farming due to its lack of chemicals.
- Opines that organic farming is more humane and respectful to livestock. the usda has set two important rules for organic livestock farming.
- Opines that organic farming is better than conventional farming, but there is still a surprisingly large population that believes it isn't different. they ask, is rob5, dhn, sod3.1, or cor78 found in nature?
- Concludes that organic farming is the way to go versus its competitor of conventional products. organic farming supports all aspects of life from the human body, environment, and animals.
1163 wordsRead More - Is Organic Food Better?analytical essay"Should I Purchase Organic Food?" National Agricultural Library. Ed. Mary V. Gold. Oct. 2008. Web. 12 Apr. 2011. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that organic farming is not necessarily free of toxic chemicals, but is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water.
- Argues that organic food products aren't healthier than conventionally grown food, citing samuel fromartz, of organic inc.
- Explains that organic food does not provide any remarkable nutritional benefit when compared to non-organic food. the united states department of agriculture claims organic produce will contain much lower levels of agrochemical residues than conventionally produced foods.
- Explains that the belief that organic food comes from small, local farms is false. big farming corporations grow organic produce to create more capital for themselves.
- Analyzes how the rise of organic food has created an illusion that it is healthier and has nutritional benefits that exceed those of conventional food products.
- Explains that organically grown foods can carry bacteria, such as e. coli, and that the growing process is the only difference between organic and nonorganic foods.
- Opines that organic food and farming has drawbacks. the local food movement. amy francis, detroit: greenhaven press, 2010.
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