Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech
Intro: Today I’d like you to open your mind to the idea of buying organic food, by giving you information on what “organic” really means, how organic food is more nutritious for you and why it is a safer option, opposed to eating food that is contaminated with harsh chemical and pesticides .
Main point 1: What does “Organic” mean?
Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony
By Definition of “USDA National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)”
What is the difference?
Why pay more? …show more content…
Because farmers take these steps to ensure quality food, it increases the price.
Conventional farmers
Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth
Spray pesticides to reduces pests and disease
Use chemical herbicides to manage weeds
Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth.
When driving down the road, which picture would you rather see next to your window?
In summary organic produce and other foods are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.
Main point 2: Nutrients in organic food
A two-year study led by John Reganold of Washington State University that provided side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms has shown organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while promoting healthier and more genetically diverse soils. Published
Sept. 1, 2010
Findings in the paper showed organic strawberries had significantly higher antioxidant activity and concentrations of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds, longer shelf …show more content…
Main point 3 A safer option for YOU
Organic food also doesn 't contain any artificial sweeteners, contaminates or preservatives that cause health problems.
Organic food has been grown in harmony with nature
SAY NO TO GMO!
GMO- genetically modified organisms are prohibited in organic food.
Genetically engineered crops are a relatively recent technology with potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and human and animal health. Organic regulations forbid the use of genetically engineered seeds or animals (including clones).
(organicvalley.com)
Not only are conventional farmers using harsh pesticides and hormones to enhance attributes such as size, color and resistance to bugs/ insects, but they are changing the genes!
If famers wear protective suits just to grow our food, should we take those same precautions when handling or eating our food?
Summary Today I have lightly touched on what organic food is, how it is more nutritious and why it is a safer option..
In summary I hope that this information urges you to buy organic food and spend the extra pennies
Intro: Today I’d like you to open your mind to the idea of buying organic food, by giving you information on what “organic” really means, how organic food is more nutritious for you and why it is a safer option, opposed to eating food that is contaminated with harsh chemical and pesticides .
Main point 1: What does “Organic” mean?
Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony
By Definition of “USDA National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)”
What is the difference?
Why pay more? …show more content…
Because farmers take these steps to ensure quality food, it increases the price.
Conventional farmers
Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth
Spray pesticides to reduces pests and disease
Use chemical herbicides to manage weeds
Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth.
When driving down the road, which picture would you rather see next to your window?
In summary organic produce and other foods are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.
Main point 2: Nutrients in organic food
A two-year study led by John Reganold of Washington State University that provided side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms has shown organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while promoting healthier and more genetically diverse soils. Published
Sept. 1, 2010
Findings in the paper showed organic strawberries had significantly higher antioxidant activity and concentrations of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds, longer shelf …show more content…
Main point 3 A safer option for YOU
Organic food also doesn 't contain any artificial sweeteners, contaminates or preservatives that cause health problems.
Organic food has been grown in harmony with nature
SAY NO TO GMO!
GMO- genetically modified organisms are prohibited in organic food.
Genetically engineered crops are a relatively recent technology with potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and human and animal health. Organic regulations forbid the use of genetically engineered seeds or animals (including clones).
(organicvalley.com)
Not only are conventional farmers using harsh pesticides and hormones to enhance attributes such as size, color and resistance to bugs/ insects, but they are changing the genes!
If famers wear protective suits just to grow our food, should we take those same precautions when handling or eating our food?
Summary Today I have lightly touched on what organic food is, how it is more nutritious and why it is a safer option..
In summary I hope that this information urges you to buy organic food and spend the extra pennies