ORGANIC FARMİNG

ORGANIC FARMING

Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation and biological pest control.Organic agriculture is an ecological productıon management system that promotes biodiversity,biological cycles and soil biological actıvity.

BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIC FOOD

Reduce rısk of heart diseases Prevent cancer(effects of antioxidants from

organic foods) Boosts immune system Tastes better than non-organıc food Ensures safe & healthy world for new

generatıon Enviromental safety(minimal ,air and water

pollution,reduce soil erosıon and ıncrease the soil fertility)

Animal welfare

Healthy eating

Taste of organıc food

Avoiding chemicals And care for the

enviromentAnımal walfare

Interview

Burak’s research:

Turkish people’s knowledge about organic food and their position to it

What is organıc food ?

WHAT İS ORGANIC FOOD?

“Organic refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products such as veggies and fruıts.”

Why people choose organıc food?

“Health, taste and the enviroment are the most significant effects for me buyıng organıc products. And organıc food is often fresher because ıt doesn’t contain preservatıves that make ıt last longer.”

Organıc or Not

You can see two types of bananas or cucumbers in the supermarket.

Both of them are shiny.

Which should you choose….?

“l check the label. Products that are completely organic such as fruıts,veggies are labelled 100 percent organic.”

Organıc food buying tips

Buy ın seasons! Shop around! Look at organıc label!