Organic Foods

[Munchkin03]

I know that there are a good number of vegetarians on this board, but I wanted to know something else. The FDA just mandated labels for what they deemed as "organic" (I won't repeat their definition). Maybe it's just the neighborhood I live in, but most of my friends (especially the ones who are vegetarian) are pretty into it, and shop at places like the Whole Foods Market and organic farmers' markets.

For those of you who have...what made you decide to do it? Was it easy for you to make the transition?

For those of you who haven't..why not? Organic food is expensive, and supporters say that the price often prevents families with small children (who could benefit the most from hormone free, antibiotic and pesticide-free food) from buying it.

As for me, I do it, but I think it's easier because I'm a single person and can afford to pay 50% more for my food, and because it just tastes better.