| Views | Counter-views |
| 1. Reduced exposure to pesticides and chemicals since natural fertilizers are used. | (a) Some organic pesticides can actually have a worse environmental impact, contrary to the popular belief. |
| 2. One pays more for organic food but it is worth for a healthier diet. | (b) Organic products are costlier since production per unit is less than conventional farming. |
| 3. Better effect on the environment by reducing global warming. | (c) Organic farming may reduce global warming but because of more use of land, this practice is not sustainable with a growing world population. |
| 4. Organic food has better taste and more nutrition since they are given more time to develop and are not pumped with artificial things. | (d) Organic food generally gets spoilt faster since no preservatives are used to maintain their freshness and mishanding of products may deprive the market of their availability. |
