Strip mining away the truth..

Many people believe that organically grown food has a greater nutritional value than commercially grown foods and simply it cannot be true.. because McDonalds would have it listed in their plethora of nutri info on the outside of the milkshake cup right? There are several studies demonstrating that organic foods may have higher levels of nutrients (don' be fooled, there are carnivorous earwigs chomping on their brain matter). There are also studies that show that there is no difference in nutritional value between conventionally grown and organically grown foods, just mainly a difference in opinion about how these fat people exist on Papa Murphy and diet mt. Dew.
One of the most recent studies was published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. In this study, researchers found that compared with conventionally grown blueberries, blueberry fruit grown organically yielded higher levels of the antioxidants (phenolics and anthocyanins) responsible for many of the health benefits of blueberries. But, what they didn't tell you was that they smoked their lunch, and given that, they probably were misteaking blueberries for chunky bars.
Whether you believe you're getting better nutrition from organic foods or not, it does not matter. Kind of like those kids on TV that are from Africa, crying from the opposite side of where the tear ducts are? you know.. but, there are some reasons to consider buying organic.
And you bet your ass, I am going to list them.. here we go.

Support the environment. Organic production systems support natural ecosystems by using long-term farming solutions. This restores, maintains, and enhances ecological harmony, and positively effects the health of the environment. Plus you will feel really good about yourself.. and you know the fruitcake you threw in the trash that you got from your crippled next door neighbor? yea, well he knows about it.
Support our future needs. Organic farming embraces the principle that agriculture must meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. But these selfish skinny urchans who are sewn to their Ipod never did you any favors when you were at the checkstand at Hot Topic, so, go ahead.. burn plastic milk bottles for heat.
Build a biologically diverse agriculture. Organic agriculture respects diversity within the environment, including protection of plant and wildlife habitats. But when is the last time you really felt compelled to save a pissed off badger or those little white kittens with leukemia at the mall pet store? never, right?
Help protect our water resources. Environmentally friendly farming solutions contribute to the overall quality of our lakes, rivers, estuaries, ground and drinking waters. And most beer is made from water, so I guess mostly that is ok.. moving on..
Increase productivity of the land. Organic agriculture builds productive nutrient-rich soil that resists topsoil erosion. And, if you really think about it, so does strip mining.
Help protect our health. Organic production systems limit inputs of toxic and persistent chemicals into the environment. Choosing organic foods positively impacts our own health, the health of our children, the health of farm workers, and the health of future generations. Oh, and it also helps me sleep sounder after a handful of ambien too, but really who gives a flying squirrel about the migrant worker anyway.. didn't those fuckers take all the jobs we didn't want? or, am I just meandering my way through this to get to the end.. you decide.
Help small farms. Although more large-scale farms are making the conversion to organic practices, most organic farms are small, independently owned and operated family farms.
Support a true economy. Buying organic is a direct investment in the long-term future of our planet. The choices we make now can free us from costly pesticide-related environmental clean-ups in the future. Further, those SOLV beach clean up parties were always a bust anyway.. no cute chicks but plenty of hung, recycling lesbians with a penchant for whale sperm were the only ones who wanted to party.
Save energy. Organic farming is less reliant on non-renewable energy sources, substituting renewable sources or labor to the extent that is economically feasible. And, could you squeeze anymore Toms of Maine out of the tube.. I don't think so.
Organic food tastes great! Chefs across the country are committed to using organic ingredients because plants from healthy soils and organically-fed livestock provide us with more flavorful food. With more shit in the ground doesn't everything taste better?

So, in conclusion..
If you can't afford to buy organic, consider starting your own organic garden. Even if you live in an apartment or condo, you'd be amazed at what you can grow in a container on your patio. Spending a few dollars on some seeds will save you 10-fold at the grocery store when your hard work pays off with delicious, fresh fruit, vegetables and/or herbs. If you think a cash crop like the dank shit your bretheren are growing in inner southeast isn't benefiting from organics then you must be smoking out of the wrong end.